FAQs - Students

1. When is the deadline for applications?

ERSP follows a rolling deadline. This means that applications are reviewed for eligibility as they come in. Once seats are filled (depending on how many projects are available from CICS research labs), the application form is closed. It is best to apply as soon as the application process starts.

2. How are applicants selected?

Selection is a two-step process. In the first step, the eligibility criteria are checked and applicants are informed of the outcome. In the second step, the applicant's essay questions are reviewed before final selection is made.

3. How are applications reviewed?

Each applicant's (anonymized) motivation, contribution, and participation statements are reviewed by faculty/advisors/teaching associates and given a score. The applicants are then ranked and informed of acceptance to the program. If there are more eligible applicants than there are slots in the program, we randomly select participants from the set of eligible applicants.

4. How long does the selection process take?

The selection process is completed  by the time registration opens in  Spring. Accepted participants are automatically enrolled in CS237 in Fall.

5. Can other majors apply to ERSP?

ERSP is open only to CICS students enrolled in Computer Science and Informatics majors.