International Research Student Program | Global Training & Development Institute

The University of Connecticut invites current students enrolled at participating partner universities to apply for the International Research Student Program. Students will live on campus, and will have opportunities to be engaged in the vibrant student life on campus, while developing research skills and gaining global experience.

Accepted students will come to UConn for one-semester and be matched with a hosting faculty member who will provide supervision and mentorship on a research project. The research project can be either independently designed, or students can join an existing research project to gain experience in their academic field. Students will also participate in a research support course to develop advanced skills in writing and presenting their research. The semester will culminate in a research exposition.

Students will be selected for this program based on the availability of faculty mentors who can support the student's research. GTDI will seek a suitable faculty match for interested students across a variety of academic disciplines. Acceptance to the program will ultimately depend on the ability to identify a research placement.

Program Length: One Semester

Fall Semester: August 26 to December 15, 2024 or

Spring Semester: January 21 to May 10, 2025

Eligibility requirements:

Current student with at least junior or senior status, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
Documented English proficiency: TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 100 or CEFR B2

Estimated Costs:

Academic and Program Fees: $7,835

Estimated Living Costs*: $11,452 (includes direct costs such as on campus housing, meals and required health insurance and indirect costs such as travel, visa fees, and pocket money)

Estimated Total, one semester: $19,287

*Actual costs will depend on which housing and meal plan students select, and updated insurance rates.

Application deadline: March 1 for Fall Semester, September 1 for Spring Semester.

To apply:

Please complete the interest form below. If we are able to match you with an appropriate research placement, we will contact you to complete additional application requirements.

First Name

Last Name (Family Name)

Email address:

Home University

Academic Major

Current Degree Level and Year in Program (for example, Bachelor's 3rd Year)

Semester that you are interested to come to UConn (select one):

Do you have your own research project that you would like to develop or do you prefer to be placed on an existing research project? (select one)

Please provide a description of the topic or area of research that you would like to participate in:

Please upload a copy of your academic transcript.

Max. file size: 250 MB.

If your academic transcript is not in English, please also provide an English translation.

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