Confirm that you meet the minimum requirements

• GPA of 3.0 or above (3.7 or above preferred)
• Considering pursing a graduate degree
• US citizen or permanent legal resident
  (must be documented)

Assemble your application packet (in this order)

• NIST Student Application Information*
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript, single-sided, no staples
• Personal Statement including description of prioritized research interests
• Verification of citizenship, a legible copy of a birth certificate, passport or green card
• UMBC Fellowship Form*

UMBC submission deadline is February 1

*Can be found in application form linked below

- Review and select a specific assignment that is a good fit for you:

GAITHERSBURG, MD

Gaithersburg Application - use these forms

BOULDER, CO

Boulder Application - use these forms

- Create/update a resume that highlights your accomplishments and skills

Visit the Career Center or Shriver Center for help!

     See sample resume here.

- Draft a personal statement explaining why you chose this lab and what you feel you can contribute

- For advice on drafting your personal statement view “Drafting a personal statement”

- Review an example of a student's personal statement

Proof of Citizenship or permanent resident status

- Provide a legible copy of your birth certificate, passport, or green card

If you need help making a copy bring the original document with you when submitting your application

- For advice on obtaining letters of support view “Requesting a Letter of Recommendation”

- Faculty members must submit letters of recommendation directly to the Office of Undergraduate Education. Please send submissions to Janet McGlynn by Campus email or US mail. (contact information below)

- Letters of support must be received by 5:00PM on February 1, 2012.