ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for this program, you must:

Not be a US citizen or current resident

Be currently studying outside of the US

Have not pursued or are not currently in a PhD program

Be in an undergraduate or master’s program with a focus on chemistry or a related field (e.g. physics, biology, engineering, computer science, etc.)

Plan to do a PhD in chemistry

Because of the competitive nature of this program, preference is given to students that are planning to start a PhD in chemistry in the immediate future (within the next 18 months from the time of the program).

While they try to bring all participants around at the same time, we understand that school periods vary from country to country and may not necessarily coincide with the US college calendar. In your application, please be very clear about your time availability, as we use this information to establish a set of dates that works.

BENEFIT:

The 2025 iScholar program will run from June 2 to August 8. Through the program, participants receive a weekly stipend to cover living expenses, as well as on-campus accommodation, health insurance, and up to $1250 toward travel costs. The program also covers associated student registration and tuition fees.

Through the International Services Office (Student Group) and Center for Education Abroad Office, we will assist you in securing a US Visa to conduct research at the University of Rochester.  Note that the participant is responsible for covering any fees associated with visa application and/or SEVIS registration.