The application period for the 2023 SRE Program has expired. Please check back in January 2024 for new program dates.

Application Procedure:

To be considered for the 2023 SRE program, applicants must:

• Complete an online SRE application
• Submit a CV or resume highlighting their research experience and current research interests
• Have two professionals/faculty members submit recommendations on your behalf to dixie@gri.mssate.edu prior to the application deadline.

Completed applications with faculty recommendations and transcripts must be received by Friday, February 17, 2023. Late applications will not be considered.

Program Application:

Instructions: Complete all the required fields below and press the submit application button at the bottom of the page. To complete the application process, you must also send a PDF copy of your CV/Resume and two recommendations letters to dixie@gri.msstate.edu by February 17, 2023.

Personal Information

All fields must be completed for your application to be considered.

Name:

Email:

Phone:

Address:

City:

State:

Postal Code:

Minimum Age

Will you be at least 18 years of age by June 1, 2022?

  Yes

  No

Citizenship Status

  US Citizen

  Permanent Resident

  Foreign National

Academic Information

Are you currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, or have you been accepted into an accredited college or university?

  Yes

  No

Is the institution in the U.S.?

  Yes

  No

School Name:

Please answer the following questions about your academic background.

Current Education Level:

Year:

Current GPA:

Academic Major:

Do you have experience using high-performance computing?

Coursework and Grades

List all courses completed at your current educational level and the grades you received. Include courses in which you are currently enrolled, even if grades are not yet available. Make certain course titles are informative and include a brief course description. If this is your first semester as a graduate student, include some information about your prior academic performance.

Research Interest

Please list the research area(s) in which you would be interested in working. Please prioritize your choices with one (1) being your first choice. MSU and USDA scientist will use this list to find applicants whose research interests match their own.

12 345 67  Geospatial Analysis

12 345 67  Agriculture Genomics

12 345 67  Bioinformatics

12 345 67  AI/ML

12 345 67  Environmental Ecology

12 345 67  Epidemiology

12 345 67  Engineering

Research Experience

Please provide any additional information you feel is important for us to know concerning your research interests (Limit to 150 words or less).

References

Provide the name of of two professionals/faculty members who can evaluate your work ethic, interpersonal skills, potential as a summer research scholar, and who can comment on your interest in research. Letters are due by February 17, 2023. e request letters of recommendation be sent to Dixie Cartwright at dixie@gri.msstate.edu or by mail to:

Dixie Cartwright
MSU/USDA Graduate Summer Research Experience Program
Geosystems Research Institute
PO Box 9627
Mississippi State, MS 39762-9652

Reference Name:

Phone:

Email:

Reference Name:

Phone:

Email:

Cover Letter

Describe your research interests, career goals, and reason for applying for the MSU/USDA Graduate Summer Research Experience Program.

Mississippi State University is committed to cultivating a community and atmosphere of mutual respect and civility across multiple identities, where all students, faculty, and staff can succeed. We welcome students of all genders, races, ethnicities, physical abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. If you have unique circumstances, or come from a disadvantaged background, please include this information in your cover letter.

CV/Resume

Please attach a PDF of your resume here (File size limit: 4M)