EinR Application
Applications for EinR 2024 are now closed.
Recommendations are due April 9, 2024
Application Information
Eligibility
This program is targeted towards current sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in northern California high schools with some experience in independent work. Due to funding and logistics, we prioritize Alameda and Contra Costa County public high school students. However, ALL applications from Northern California high school students will be considered. Regardless of grade, students MUST BE at least 16 by June 17, 2024 to participate and able to commute to the Berkeley Lab site a few days per week.
Check out the project descriptions to get an idea of projects that may be of interest.
Application Components
Recommendations
Student applications must be accompanied by a recommendation by an educator, supervisor or mentor who can attest to the student's work ethic and potential to benefit from participating in Experiences in Research. Students will provide the name and contact information for their recommender in the application form, and should confirm beforehand that their chosen person is willing and able to provide the necessary information.
Recommendations will be due April 9th, 2024. However, they can be submitted at any time during the application process through the application.
Application
Apply via the linked form. Student applications are now open for Summer 2024. They will close on April 1.
Application Instructions
Review project description booklet (embedded below) and choose the three (3) that you are most interested in working on. Do NOT directly contact mentors listed in the project booklet. Students that directly contact mentors will be disqualified from the internship process.
Complete the application. The application has the following sections:
Contact & School Information
Project Choice
Short Answers - You may want to write these answers in a separate document before beginning the application. Please be prepared to answer the following:
Why did you choose your top three projects and how they are the best fit for you?
During your internship, you are expected to complete an independent project. Can you share an experience in employment, another internship, extracurricular activities, or a school project that demonstrates your ability to independently complete a long-term project or activity?
You will also be asked to enter the name and email address of a teacher or mentor that would be willing to give you a recommendation.
3. Contact your recommender to let them know they will need to complete a form supporting your application. They will receive an automated email from the application system.
4. Respond to all emails regarding the application process, including interviews in late April.
2024 EinR Project Descriptions
Read through the booklet of available projects and decide on your three top choices before applying.
2024 Important Dates
Applications open: February 5, 2024
Applications close: April 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST
Applications review: April 3 through April 11, 2024 - UPDATE (4/15/24): Due to the high volume of submissions, applications are still in review. Invitations for interviews will go out through April 22.
Applicant Interviews: April 15 through April 26, 2024
Notification of selection and non-selection to applicants: May 5, 2024
Orientation 1: This will be an introduction to the program and to help students go over the required paperwork. There will be two virtual sessions held:
Saturday May 11th, 2024
Wednesday May 15th, 2024
Orientation 2: Students will be required to attend. This virtual orientation will cover logistics and onboarding.
Thursday June 13, 2024