The NSF funded Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) program for 2023 cohort application is now open. This program provides a yearly cohort of 12 graduate students with funding for travel, lodging, and leadership and professional development training to support a one-to-six-month research internship abroad. During the global experience, students will collaborate with experts and local communities to address complex sustainability challenges associated with interconnected water-energy-food systems.
The application deadline is Dec.1, 2022. This program is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (Award No. 2105726).
Research Locations
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Mexico
- Peru
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
How to apply
Visit our online application portal* at bit.ly/ nex-opp-22 to upload a resume, transcript, one-page statement of research interests, and contact information for two references. Your research statement should describe how working at your chosen location will contribute to your graduate thesis and career aspirations. Graduate students from any institution in the United States (U.S.) are encouraged to apply, and U.S. citizenship is not required.
*Note: The online application form requires Penn State Web Access. If you are not a current Penn State student, you must create a Friends of Penn State account at accounts.psu.edu to apply.