MIT-National University of Singapore Summer Undergraduate Research Exchange Program Summer 2009
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have established a research exchange for the summer of 2009 that provides students from MIT and NUS the opportunity to conduct faculty-mentored research projects at the other university. The MIT-NUS program aims to enhance and broaden students’ undergraduate experiences, provide opportunities to live in another culture, conduct research in a different academic/research environment, and help develop skills to better prepare for leadership roles in a global economy.
The Exchange will run May 25, 2009 through July 31, 2009. Up to three students from each university will participate in this exchange. Three NUS students will participate in MIT’s International Research Opportunities Program (IROP) program; three MIT students will conduct research with Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science at NUS.
Information for MIT Students
MIT will nominate up to three students to participate in Summer UROP at NUS.
Nominated Students must submit (no later than April 16, 2009) the following to the Office of Undergraduate Advising an Academic Programming (via fax to: 617-258-8816 or email to: urop@mit.edu):
- A personal statement describing their research interests.
- Two letters of recommendation from MIT faculty.
- An official transcript with their applications.
- Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science at NUS will match MIT students with mentors whose research best matches the students’ interests.
- MIT students will collaborate with the NUS mentor to define and develop the project.
- MIT students will conduct their projects for nine weeks, May 25, 2009 through July 31, 2009.
- At the conclusion of the summer, students will submit a written technical report to their Mentor.
Arrangements for MIT students at NUS:
- NUS will provide free on-campus housing for up to three MIT students.
- Students will provide their own meals.
- Air travel expenses will be subsidized by MIT.
- Summer wages will be paid by MIT.
- MIT students will be rquired to subscribe to the NUS insurance scheme for non-graduating students for the duration of their stay at NUS. The insurance scheme is mandatory; MIT students planning to conduct research at NUS will be responsible for payment of the applicable premium prior to arrival.
- MIT students must apply for and satisfy the immigration requirements for their journey to and from Singapore.
Summer program: MIT students will have access to the same facilities and privileges enjoyed by NUS students on the campus.
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