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Why? The International Research Experiences for Students program is a venture funded by the National Science Foundation (http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12831) to allow US citizens and permanent residents to take part in research abroad during their undergraduate or pre-thesis graduate studies. The experience is of great benefit to the students, enabling them to attain new hardware and software skills and to develop an international contact network for their future career. It is also an opportunity to experience international culture and enjoy learning about life in the wine-growing region of Germany.
Where? The IRES students will travel to Mainz, Germany to work within the A2 collaboration, a group of 100 international physicists, working in the tagged photon hall of the MAMI accelerator. (For more information: http://www.kph.uni-mainz.de/eng/index.php, http://www.mainz.de/).
When? IRES participants will be required to spend eight weeks in Germany between 23 rd May and 23rd July 2016. Before traveling to Germany, participants will spend three full days participating in preparatory sessions in Washington DC, from 16th – 18th May.
Who? If you are interested in learning about international research and developing new skills, this is an opportunity you shouldn't miss. Applicants have to be over the age of eighteen on May 1st 2016, and be US citizens or permanent residents. Professors Downie, Briscoe & Teodorescu are faculty at GW & Montgomery College. Prof. Downie was the “technical coordinator” of the A2 experiment for three years, before starting at GW as an Assistant Professor in January 2012. Prof. Briscoe has taken students abroad for Summer research projects for more than three decades. Prof. Teodorescu, a specialist in Physics Education Research, will help to monitor your progress throughout your IRES scholarship. Together they will ensure that IRES participants enjoy themselves and gain valuable skills from their IRES experience!
How do I apply? To apply, simply fill out the attached form and email it, alongside a scanned university transcript to Professor Downie at [email protected]. The application form requires some basic information and a personal statement about why we should select you for the program, and what you feel you can bring to, and gain from it. You should also supply the names of two people who should supply a reference to Prof. Downie via email. Applications and references should be received by 8th February 2016. Review of the applications will commence as soon as they are received, and applicants will receive notice of selection via email.
How much will it cost? The program will cost the participants nothing, and all charges will be met up-front by the organizers. Return flights will be booked on your behalf to Germany and, once there, the program will supply accommodation, at no cost to the participants, within reasonable distance from the university. Participants will receive a $500 / week stipend during their time in Germany and a moderate allowance for meals and incidentals.
For more information, please contact Prof. Downie
http://home.gwu.edu/~edownie/
Professors Briscoe, Downie & Teodorescu invite you to participate in an
IRES Summer Program in Nuclear Physics
in Mainz, Germany
International Research Experience for Students
Nuclear Physics Research Opportunityat MAMI Accelerator in Mainz, Germany
May 23 – July 23 2016
Application Deadline: February 8, 2016
I. Personal Information
Name:first last
Date of Birth:(month day year) (participants must be over 18 years of age before May 1, 2016)
Telephone: © YES © NOinclude area code (xxx) xxx-xxxx is this a cell phone?
email:
School Address:street address
address line 2
city state zip code
Permanent Address:street address
address line 2
city state zip code
home/permanent telephone (include area code)
Citizenship: © U.S. citizen © U.S. permanent resident(only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible
to participate in the NSF IRES program)
How did you learn © program © online © course © friend © otherabout this program: flyer search instructor
International Research Experience for StudentsNational Science Foundation – The George Washington University
May 23 – July 23 2016
Application Deadline: February 8, 2016
II. Education & ExperiencePlease provide a copy of your academic transcript from each college or university attended
(A scanned copy of an unofficial transcript is acceptable)
Current Collegeor University
© 1st Yr. © 2nd Yr. © 3rd Yr. © 4th+ Yr.
Academic Major(s):
Courses taken course number course titlethis semester
AnticipatedGraduation Date: semester year
Post Graduation © work © B.S. © M.S. © Ph.D. © other © undecidedPlans:
Computer & Please list the operating systems, software packages and programmingProgramming languages you are familiar with, and indicate your proficiency withSkills each – basic, intermediate or advanced
International Research Experience for StudentsNational Science Foundation – The George Washington University
May 23 – July 23 2016
Application Deadline: February 8, 2016
III. References & Personal StatementPlease provide the name and contact information for the two references who are writing letters ofrecommendation for you. Please arrange for these letters to be sent directly to Prof. E. Downie by
email to [email protected].
First Reference:(title) first last
Name &Contact
Second Reference:(title) first last
Name &Contact
Personal Statement: Explain why you would like to participate in the IRES program and
(approximately describe what you hope to get out of your experience with the program.
200 – 300 words) (This may be submitted as a separate page if you prefer)
I certify that the information provided is, to the best of my knowledge, accurate and complete. ShouldI be selected for the program, I agree that my image can be used in publicity for and disseminationof the IRES program results.
signature date
Please submit the completed application to Prof. E. Downie:
by email to or by mail [email protected] The Department of Physics
The George Washington University725 21st Street NWWashington DC 20052
