Spend 8-10 weeks of paid, scholarly research at one of the 20+ institutions across the US. Research opportunities in applied math, computer science, education, engineering, humanities, life sciences, math, physical sciences, psychology, and social sciences.
Additional Info: Unless your academic schedule permits, do not choose research sites where the summer programs start in May. You are also not allowed to identify more than 3 academic research sites in your application. You might also want to check the individual host research sites, for additional exceptions. Although there are no guarantees, some programs in the past have allowed non-US citizens to apply through their internal campus applications (non-Leadership Alliance website) as research sites can be funded through different ways.
Program Website, Host Research Sites, and Application: https://theleadershipalliance.org/summer-research-early-identification-program (Actual application available November 1, 2025 but host research sites have already posted info.)
Deadline: Application, two letters of recommendations, and transcripts due February 3, 2026.
Who is Eligible
To participate in the Summer Research Early Identification Program through Leadership Alliance, you must:
- Be a documented U.S. citizen or non-citizen national, or permanent resident in possession of an alien registration receipt card (I-551) or another legal document of such status at the time of application. International citizens studying in the United States with an F-1 Visa are not eligible for the SR-EIP. Individuals seeking asylum or refugees are not eligible. (See additional note above)
- Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited public or private college or university in the United States or its territories, as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Demonstrate a committed interest to pursue graduate study toward a PhD or MD-PhD.*
- Have completed at least two semesters and have at least one semester remaining of their undergraduate education by the start of the summer program.
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Joan Kang, M.Ed. | Senior Career Services Advisor :: Career Services Center :: Santa Monica College | Tel: 310.434.3962
Email: [email protected] | 1900 Pico Boulevard | Santa Monica, California 90405 | Fax: 310.434.4312
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