NSF East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students – 2011 Application Open
August 30, 2010
The NSF East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI) is a flagship international fellowship program for developing the next generation of globally engaged U.S. scientists and engineers knowledgeable about the Asian and Pacific regions. The Summer Institutes are hosted by foreign counterparts committed to increasing opportunities for young U.S. researchers to work in research facilities and with host mentors abroad. Fellows are supported to participate in eight-week research experiences at host laboratories in Australia, China, Japan (10 weeks), Korea, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan from June to August. The program provides a $5,000 summer stipend, round-trip airfare to the host location, living expenses abroad, and an introduction to the society, culture, language, and research environment of the host location.
The 2011 application is now open and will close at 5:00 pm local time on November 10, 2010. Application instructions are available at the EAPSI web site as well as further information concerning benefits, eligibility, and tips on applying.
Should you have any questions, please contact the EAPSI Help Desk . The Help Desk can also be reached by phone at 1-866-501-2922.
