Research Internship Program

University of Arizona
Tucson, 
United States
Research Internship Program
summer 2015
Brazil Students
summer 2016
Degree Information
TermField of StudyDegrees Earned
Summer
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Engineering
Mathematics
Neuroscience
Science
Social Science
Technology
Certificate of Completion
Program Information
  • Program Type
  • Study UA: Short Term Program
  • Language of Instruction
  • English
  • Level of Study
  • Graduate, Undergraduate
  • Class Eligibility
  • Senior (Undergraduate), Any year (graduate)
  • GPA
  • 3.0
  • Application Deadline
  • Sunday, April 28, 2019
Program Overview

This program is an intensive Research Internship at the University of Arizona where undergraduate students spend eight (8) weeks, 40 hours per week, participating in research activities, attending workshops, field trips, and a graduate school symposium. This program offers academic, professional, and intercultural experiences for undergraduate students interested in science, technology, social sciences, and engineering to prepare students to excel as a future graduate student and as a research professional in a globally challenged world. The majority of past participants have gone on to successfully enroll in graduate programs and complete their research goals. This international experience also provides skills needed for career success. 

Housing

  • Program coordinator will make arrangements for housing on campus.
  • Instructions about housing will be provided after the official application acceptance.
  • Students are paired with roommates when staying on campus. 

Immigration

UA International Student Services provides the immigration documents needed for all students coming to the UA campus. This program coordination is supervising this process for participants. 

All participants must have a current passport valid for travel to the U.S.A. 

Application Requirements

  • Proof of English Proficiency.
    • TOEFL ITP (paper based): 450
    • IELTS: 5.0
    • TOEFL iBT: 54
    • Cambridge English, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE: Pass
    • TOEIC: 555
  • Proof of English Proficiency for Graduate Students:
  • DOCUMENTED INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY A UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (UA) CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (CESL) ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST

    • A score sheet completed by a UA CESL assessment specialist, dated within the past two years, indicating that the prospective exchange visitor possesses English language proficiency at the equivalent of level B2 or higher on the CEFR. For more information regarding UA CESL’s Skype assessment, please visit https://cesl.arizona.edu/testing/cept-opi or email Eddy White at ewhite3@email.arizona.edu.

  • Statement of research (200 words)
    • A 200 word statement of research in English that explains what you would like to begin researching during this program. Please explain
      • Why the topic you are interested in is important to your current university studies
      • Which United Nations Sustainable Goals it will address
      • Why studying it with a research mentor at the UA is important. See UN Sustainable Goals here.
      • See sample of past participant research projects at this site.
  • Letter of recommendation from current professor (in English)
  • University Transcripts in English

 

Program Requirements

  • Copy of biographical page of passport
  • Financial guarantee
    • Home University financial support letter
    • Bank statement (if program is 100% self-paid).

Program Cost

Program cost includes:

  • Educational and instructional activities 
  • Housing with a roommate for the duration of the program
  • Health Insurance for program duration
  • Program fees
  • Graduate School Symposium
  • Certificate of Participation

Program cost with Housing: $4230 USD

Program cost does not include:

  • Transportation to Tucson 
  • Meals
  • Passport or visa expenses
  • University Sports Center

Optional items available:

  • Meals
  • University Sports Center
  • Refrigerator rental per room 

Program cost with Housing and optional items: $6200 USD

Dates

June 12 - August 7