Student Information Form Use this form to sign up to receive notifications about programs and opportunities that match your interests and level of study.
Searching for a Program Watch this quick video on how to used our advanced search page to find programs.
Preparing Applications
Tips on Creating a Winning Application General tips to help you improve your applications — whether it be to scholarships, internships, or REUs (research experiences for undergraduates).
Discussing Summer Research with your Family Sometimes it is hard to explain to family why you want to leave home for the summer to participate in an internship or summer research program. This handout provides suggestions and examples to assist students in discussing their STEM aspirations with their family.
How to Find the Right Grad Program A checklist of questions to ask STEM graduate schools, departments, and programs. These questions will help you get the information you need to choose the right graduate program for you.
Grad School Tips on Applying How to find the right graduate department and advisor for you, how to find funding, and how to get organized to make the process as smooth as possible!
The Difference Between the Grad and Undergrad Experience What are the major differences between the undergraduate and graduate experience? A quick summary of how the two differ, including funding, relationship with your advisor, classwork and research, and independence.
Gender Bias Calculator: Letters of Recommendation Have you wondered if the letter you are reading -- or the letters you are writing -- are inadvertently perpetuating implicit biases that could reduce the likelihood of the candidate getting a fair chance at the new opportunity? You can put your own letters through this online gender bias calculator.
Inclusive Recruitment and Admissions The process of selecting students likely to complete science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) doctoral programs has not changed greatly over the last few decades and still relies heavily on Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores in most U.S. universities. Results of this study suggest that GRE scores are not an effective tool for identifying students who will be successful in completing STEM doctoral programs. Considering the high cost of attrition from PhD programs and its impact on future leadership for the U.S. STEM workforce, the authors suggest that it is time to develop more effective and inclusive admissions strategies.
Building and Fostering Partnerships to Increase Participation and Diversity in STEM IBP's mission is to increase diversity in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce. This brief online prezi illustrates how IBP makes STEM opportunities more accessible to underrepresented students and faculty, as well as their mentors.
The Diversity Briefing A resource for faculty, administrators and program directors in STEM education offering an introduction to diversity concepts, why diversity matters & how to broaden participation and increase diversity. Produced by IBP.
