Applications Open: February 24, 2026
***High school graduates who have been accepted at an undergraduate institution but who have not yet started their undergraduate studies are also eligible to participate
Once all positions are filled, we will email the remaining applicants.
RET/REU Dates: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, to Friday, July 31, 2026
Click the Application Form below, complete the online form, and submit.
Students Direct two faculty members to send a recommendation and request that they submit the completed form through the ETAP Application process.
Teachers Direct one Principal or Assistant Principal to submit a recommendation and request that the Principal or Assistant Principal submit the completed form through the ETAP Application process.
You will be responsible for reminding faculty to submit their recommendations.
Recommendations for students must be submitted by April 7.
The online application is open; please complete the ETAP Application. We will evaluate undergraduate applicants after April 7, 2026. We will evaluate Teacher applicants [To Be Determined]
For Questions and/or additional information, contact:
MS. Marnie Hill (mehill6@ncsu.edu)
ExLAIM Program Manager