Graduate Research and Mentoring Program

Looking for an alternative to internships?
Looking for something special on your resume?
Looking to gain new knowledge and expertise?

Purpose

The Graduate Research and Mentoring Program (GRMP) provides students training, mentoring, and opportunities for creative scholarship. It is designed to train graduate students to become outstanding problem solvers, communicators, and leaders with the goal to increase their chances on the academic and industrial job market.

Program Structure

The program starts with a paid summer research internship in the teuscher.:Lab. Students will work on a specific research project in the area of next generation computing models and architectures.

In the fall and winter term, students will take ECE 563 and ECE 564 “Grad School Essentials: A Crash Course in Scholarly Skills” seminar. The purpose of the seminar is to make students better scholars.

Students will continue their research and complete a M.S. thesis over the next few terms. Note that GRA funding is only guaranteed over the summer. Additional funding depends on availability.

Eligibility

The program is open to PSU graduate students in ECE, CS, Physics, and Systems Science. Students must have completed at least one term at PSU.

The ideal candidate has outstanding academic credentials and work ethics, is curious, is interested in far-reaching cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, has good programming skills, is creative, visionary, and highly motivated.

Why Consider an M.S. Thesis?

  • A must for PhD program admission.
  • Looks great on your resume.
  • Exposes you to research.
  • Competitiveness on the job market.
  • Work closely with faculty mentor.
  • Receive feedback on your work.
  • Deepen your knowledge and expertise.
  • Work on a significant project.
  • Demonstrates that you can write and communicate.
  • Highlights your versatility.
  • Possibility to get published.
  • Recommendation letters from mentor.

Intel’s Engineering Leadership Program looks for outstanding problem solvers and leaders with “a research-intensive master’s degree […] with an exceptional academic record.”

Application for the Summer 2024 Program

FAQs

Q: How long is the internship? A: You should be able to dedicate 10-12 weeks full-rime. The start is flexible. Note that you cannot work another job or do another internship in parallel.

Q: Is this internship in person? A: yes, you must be able to work in the lab on a daily basis in person.

Q: What does “paid” mean? A: Students will receive a GRA appointment.

Q: What project would I work on if I were selected? A: You could either work on an individual research project or get involved in one of our ongoing projects.

Q: Can I apply if I am not currently enrolled as a student at PSU. A: No, only PSU students are eligible.

Contact

Got questions? Holler! Christof Teuscher