How are students selected?
Students apply to the program broadly and LRI Education Department conducts preliminary screening and interviews. Student lab preferences are evaluated alongside specific technical requests from the host labs and host labs are offered a list of students to consider, along with their complete application packages, including statements, recommendations, and interview impressions. Host labs then have the option of conducting interviews, and return their student rankings to LRI. Finally, LRI makes final matches. Most hosts get a student in their top 3 choices.
How are students paid?
For Universities and non-profits, usually LRI pays the student directly based off of the hours worked. For for-profit companies, we are honored to offer you the option to make use of our recruiting and mentoring services by sponsoring a student at a discounted rate. Host labs may also decide to host the student directly, paying them directly at the LRI location-determined rate.
How long is a term?
Host labs and students work together to decide on a start and end date before onboarding paperwork is finalized. In the summer, this is a 10-12 week expectation, and for postbaccs, we expect 9-10 months.
What happens after I sign up?
After you sign up, you will be screened to ensure that your proposed project is mission relevant. If you’re determined to be mission relevant, we will notify you and add you to our lab offerings list. Next, you will receive your list of candidates as indicated on the timeline. When your rankings are returned, we will proceed with placing as many students as our budget allows.
