Duration: June 23 - Aug. 15, 2025 (8 weeks). Trainees will have the option to extend their paid laboratory research participation by up to 2 weeks (10 weeks total).

Programming: Extensive training and mentoring in cutting-edge materials science research is accompanied by weekly research seminars, industrial field trips, professional development workshops (safety and research ethics, science communication, information literacy, graduate school preparation), and networking/recreation. RET trainees will assist with development of one or more of the MRSEC materials science educational modules.

Expectations: Full-time commitment to extensive lab work and engagement in program activities.

Support: $900/week stipend (stipend includes allowance for meals). The program additionally provides on-campus housing and reimbursement of travel expenses up to $500.

Eligibility Requirements

This research program is open to K-12 and junior/community college educators with programmatic focus on STEM who are citizens or permanent residents of the US or US territories, as stipulated by the NSF. Note: No prior research experience is necessary.

All eligible teachers are encouraged to apply. The UC San Diego MRSEC does not consider race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories as part of the application and selection process of any programs or initiatives.