FAQs

When is the application deadline? 

Priority consideration is given to applicants whose full applications is received by 5:00 PM Central time, Friday, October 1,  2024. Late applications will be considered only if there are vacancies. 

Am I eligible?

Please see the eligibility requirements here.

When do I know if I am accepted into the program?

Applications will be evaluated by a review committee and the applicants notified by mid-November. 

How much does the program cost?

There is no cost to students. Tuition, travel, and living expenses are provided by the sponsor, National Science Foundation.

What projects are available?

Projects are listed here.

Are projects assigned or can I select one?

You can select. We can ask that in your application by including your top three projects. We will do our best to accommodate your preference and let you know. 

Can I propose a sensor technology  related project that I am very interested in?

You can express your specific interest in the Essay part of your application.

What specifically will I be doing during the ExLENT Program?

You will acquire some basic background in sensor science and technology, and participate in one of the research projects you selected working with graduates students and professors.

Where is Illinois Tech?

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), also known as Illinois Tech, is a major Chicago area university located near downtown Chicago. For more information about the campus, please click here and here.

How can I contact you if I have additional questions?

Please email us at chemistry@iit.edu with ExLENT in the subject line and include your name and phone number.

How do I contact Illinois Tech if I have questions specifically about my application, such as the documents to submit, letters of recommendation, etc.? 

Please email the admission office at admission@iit.edu and use MS-ExLENT 2024 as the email subject, and cc us also at chemistry@iit.edu.