How to apply

See timeline below for dates and links to application components

• Attend the Dartmouth ERAS information session on September 23 at 4:40-5:30PM (Zoom link).
• Complete the online student profile form (will be accessible after the information session).
• Peruse the online Dartmouth ERAS database to identify projects that are of interest to you
  • Available after the information session.
  • This database is separate from the UGAR database of faculty research projects. Only projects listed in the Dartmouth ERAS database are eligible for this program.
  • Check the database regularly as new projects may be added periodically.
  • Some projects with Geisel faculty mentors may involve accessing internal systems, and these projects will require that students have a social security number.
• Email faculty to request an interview (see email tips below).
  • Do this early in the designated interview period as some faculty may limit the number of interviews they conduct.
• Attend interviews with potential faculty mentors (see interview tips below)
  • This is an introductory research experience, so be open to considering research projects in areas and departments about which you know little.
  • The more interviews you do, the greater the likelihood that you will be matched with a faculty mentor.
• Complete the online student preference form.
  • Listing only one or two projects may reduce your chances of being matched but only list projects that you would be willing to accept.
• Program staff match students with faculty mentors based on a variety of factors, including the preference forms submitted by students and faculty.
  • If you are matched, you will be directed to the online registration system to complete the required forms.
• If you are not matched during the first round, you may opt to participate in the second round. The second round includes projects that were not matched in the first round and may also include a small number of new projects.

Emailing faculty to request an interview

• Email subject header: Dartmouth ERAS Interview Request
• What to include in the email: 
  • Your internship profile form (copied from the email you received when you submitted your online profile form).
  • Your motivation for the specific project. Modify this for each project.
  • Request for an interview. Include your availability and be as flexible as possible. Faculty are very busy and may not have much scheduling flexibility.
• Follow up: if you do not get a response within two or three days, you may opt to send a follow up email. 
• DO NOT send mass emails. Contact faculty individually if (and only if) you are potentially interested in their research.

Tips for a successful interview

• Be on time! If you need to reschedule, contact the faculty in advance.
• Make sure you know whether the interview will be in person or via Zoom. If the interview will be in person, check the location and factor in the time involved in getting there.
• Prepare by reviewing the project information in the database. It is also a good idea to look at faculty profiles on department webpages. Many faculty have links to their research websites which include information about their labs and projects.
• During the interview, be ready to take notes if it seems appropriate.
• Ask questions! For example, you may want to ask about the project goals, the responsibilities of students working on the project, the expected time commitment, and whether there is flexibility in the work schedule. 
• Thank the faculty member for their time before you leave. A brief follow-up email thanking them for the interview would also be appropriate.