UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (USC) – JUMPSTART PROGRAM
Jumpstart Program Summer 2022
USC's Graduate Initiative for Diversity, Inclusion, and Access (DIA) aims to provide a pathway to PhD programs for undergraduate students by providing academic and financial support and professional development opportunities. DIA JumpStart works with schools and programs to invite diverse candidates from outside institutions to apply for 10-week summer research opportunities in various PhD disciplines. Available opportunities range from lab-based research to mentored participation in other types of faculty projects.
Program Benefits
JumpStart scholars will receive a $5,000 stipend
Health insurance for the duration of the program if needed (on campus program)
Parking passes, bus or train passes (on campus program)
USC email address and iVIP access to standard USC resources
Fee waivers for PhD admission applications
Graduate School sponsored professional development sessions
JumpStart scholar's research will be featured in an end of summer poster symposium
Application Requirements
Personal statement about research interests
Short statement about academic and professional goals
Resume or CV Current Transcripts (official or unofficial)
One (1) letter of recommendation from faculty
Who Should Apply?
Underrepresented students who will have completed 30 transferrable units prior to the summer and are interested in pursuing a PhD program are encouraged to apply.
Program Dates: June 3, 2022 – August 8, 2022
Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
Questions? Email: GRADDIA@USC. EDU