Gateway Research Experiences

Who is eligible to participate?

• citizens and permanent residents of the US or its possessions
• rising second-year (sophomore) students when project begins; rising third-year students may also apply, but have lower priority
• students with demonstrated interest in science
• enrolled at an institution with bachelor’s degree programs, or institutions with associate’s degree programs leading to transfer to a bachelor’s program

As a Keck Gateway research participant, you will be awarded:

• transportation to the project home institution
• transportation, housing, and meals during the summer project
• support for research expenses and analytical costs
• funding for travel, housing and meals to co-present your results with other project members at a professional meeting
• a $3,000 fellowship for your participation in the five-week summer research project; dispersed at end of summer program

Expectations of Keck Gateway research participants:

• hard-working, intellectually curious, and passionate about science
• able to work as part of a team
• contribute to a co-authored presentation at a professional meeting
• complete project surveys and evaluations that are administered before, during, and after the summer project
• complete guided self-reflection about the research experience