International Research Experience for Students

Dear Faculty,

If any students missed the Information Session for IRES last night, please share the following:

The International Research Experience for Students (IRES) program is hosted by the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech in partnership with the University of Nottingham, U.K.
This program is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and provides eligible VT engineering students with the unique opportunity to participate in a summer research project in the U.K.

Qualifications:

• VT Engineering Students (undergraduate at junior standing or above by May 2016, or graduate student graduating after May 2016)
• in ECE, ISE, ME, MME or MSE or students in other disciplines who have taken course work in power electronics or human factors.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in major. Must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident.

Application Deadline: October 30, 2015.

The application can be found online via the link www.eng.vt.edu/international/ires/.
Students will also need to provide an official transcript(s), personal statement and two letters of recommendation.  Submit Application and Required documents and any questions to: engabroad@vt.edu