LRI Graduate Programs

Important Dates:

Application Due Date: August 31st

Applications will begin being considered on May 1st and will be processed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled, or until August 31st. Selected applicants will be invited for interviews and a decision will be rendered by the end of fall.

Start date: January 6th, 2025

End Date: Late August-early September, 2025 (based on the student’s academic schedule)

Eligibility:

1. This program is designed for students currently enrolled in a graduate program (i.e. M.S., Ph.D., MD, etc). Students may not receive their degree prior to starting the program, but may receive their degree whilst in the program: i.e. A student who expects to receive their degree in May, 2025, is eligible should apply in 2024 for the 2025 term.
2. Students in combinatory BS/MS programs are eligible for this program after 4 years after starting their degree. Prior to the 4 year mark, students should consider our summer or post-baccalaureate programs.
3. Students on a hiatus from graduate school are eligible to apply, but said hiatus should have started no more than 2 years prior to applying to this program.
4. International students should apply if they are eligible for Curricular Practical Training (CPT), OPT, or J1-intern visas. Please note: we will complete any documentation needed to process CPT, OPT, or J1s, but it is the applicant’s responsibility to lead this process. Please note, visa applications often take 6 months of lead time, so students requiring visas should apply as early as possible.

If you have any questions regarding your eligibility for the program, you may contact LRI Director of Academic Affairs Dr. Lilli Fishman at education@lifespan.io.

Qualifications:

1. Applicants should have some biologically-related prior research-intensive experience.
2. Although GPA will be a consideration, there are no formal GPA requirements.
3. There are no specific major requirements. Students of any major may apply, provided they can demonstrate experience relevant to the project in question.
4. Applicants must be actively enrolled in a graduate program or have a graduation date that is within the term (i.e. for the 2025 program, graduate students should have a graduation date no earlier than March 2025.
5. International students should apply if they are eligible for Curricular Practical Training (CPT), OPT, or J1-intern visas. Please note: we will complete any documentation needed to process CPT, OPT, or J1s, but it is the applicant’s responsibility to lead this process. Please note, visa applications often take 6 months of lead time, so students requiring visas should apply as early as possible.
6. Students are responsible for negotiating with their current university if they need to take a leave or maintain a low-credit hour commitment. Expected participation is full-time and in-person. Any class attendance, thesis preparation, or other academic activities are expected to be completed outside of working hours, but working hours can have some flexibility to accommodate academic obligations. For example: students would be expected to work 40 hours/week, but can clock out at 2pm for class, and make up class hours at another time.

Compensation

An hourly rate will be provided to cover room and board costs. Pay rates will be based upon levels used by government agencies, such as the NIH and NSF. Fellows will be eligible for benefits after the first 3 months of employment.

Housing

Participants in the program will need to locate their own housing. Advice can be provided by LRI and the host lab. A stipend will be provided to cover room and board costs.