Instructions

The deadline to apply is March 1st, 2024. Please check below if you meet eligibility criteria before applying. Decisions of acceptance will be made by March 8th, 2024. The application requires the following data:

• One letter of recommendation
• 1 page personal statement (max 5000 characters) describing your interest in pursuing a PhD (including what scientific questions you’re curious about), how you’ve pursued those interests so far (through research-related experiences), and why REPL is a good fit for you
• CV or Resume
• Unofficial transcript

While applying keep in mind that we are looking for research experience or aptitude. Ways to demonstrate that include:

• A letter of recommendation from someone you did research or an open-ended project with
• A detailed description of your research-related experience in the personal statement, emphasizing your role in projects
• A detailed description of your motivation for pursuing a PhD in the personal statement

Eligibility

Students eligible for REPL must meet all the following criteria:

1. Currently attending an undergraduate institution.
2. A U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident.
3. Have at least one year left of undergraduate study.
4. Have completed coursework or projects involving programming and coursework or projects involving mathematical proofs.

If you’re eligible and have reviewed the instructions please apply through NSF’s ETAP portal here.