EinR Application

Applications for EinR 2025 will open in February.


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, Contra Costa, and San Francisco County public high school students. Applicants should live within a 20 mile radius of Berkeley Lab for hybrid and in person projects. Students that live further than 20 miles away should apply to virtual projects. ALL PARTICIPANTS must attend opening orientation and closing presentations. Regardless of grade, students MUST BE at least 16 by June 16, 2025 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 March 28, 2025. However, they can be submitted at any time during the application process. We recommend that they are submitted as early as possible. 

Application

Apply via the linked form. Student applications will open in early February 2025. 

Application Instructions

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. 

EinR 2024 Project Booklet

2024 Important Dates

Applications open: February 3, 2025

Applications close: March 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST 

Applications review:  March 23 through April 4, 202

Applicant Interviews: April 7 through April 18, 2025

Notification of selection and non-selection to applicants: May 5, 2025

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:

Orientation 2: Students will be required to attend. This virtual orientation will cover logistics and onboarding.