Nationality
The program is open to:
U.S. citizens
U.S. nationals
Permanent resident of the United States
Education Status
At the start of the program (June 1, 2025), participants must be:
At least 18 years of age
Enrolled in a part-time or full-time degree program leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree
The following special cases of applicants are also eligible to apply:
Recent high school graduates who have been accepted to an undergraduate institution in the United States or its territories but will not start their undergraduate study until Fall 2025.
Undergraduate students who are in the process of transferring to another undergraduate institution during Summer 2025.
Students who completed their baccalaureate degree (by June 1, 2025) and are no longer enrolled as undergraduates are not eligible.
Background
In general, applicants should have:
Completed at least one year or 24 college credits in a relevant STEM major, such as chemistry, engineering, or material science
A cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale
The list of Frequently Asked Questions addresses further unique cases.
No-Tolerance Policies
University of Miami Sexual Misconduct Policy
It is the policy of the University of Miami that no person within the jurisdiction thereof shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected factor be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination or harassment (including all forms of sexual harassment and sexual violence) under any program or activity of the University, regardless of whether such program or activity occurs on-campus or off-campus. Retaliation against an individual who files a complaint of discrimination, opposes a policy/procedure/practice because he/she believes it to be discriminatory, or who participates in the investigation of a discrimination complaint, is prohibited.
More information can found in the full Sexual Misconduct Policy.
NSF Anti-Harassment Policy
The National Science Foundation (NSF) will not tolerate sexual harassment, harassment based on ethnicity, race, gender, or disability, other forms of harassment, or sexual assault, within the agency, at awardee organizations, field sites or anywhere science or education is conducted.
More information can be found in the NSF Statement on Harassment.