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- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
-It stands for Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship, and is a program developed by the National Science Foundation to improve the graduate experience. IGERT provides interdisciplinary graduate training for students who wish to pursue careers in the sciences, mathematics, engineering or technology (interdisciplinary being the key word here). Approximately 20 new IGERT programs are funded each year, and there are now over 100 IGERT programs at universities across the United States, of which, one is Wayne State.
Each program is unique in its curricular and research focus. Students interested in pursuing PhDs in the sciences, mathematics, engineering or technology can select and apply to IGERT programs that suit their interests. Students accepted into an IGERT program then begin a rigorous course of interdisciplinary study (that’s the integrative graduate education and research part) and get $30,000 a year plus tuition and fees (that’s the traineeship part).
What is an interdisciplinary program?
"In the last 10 years, there has been a growing realization that the really big problems in science are not going to be solved within one discipline. The big complex problems, like those affecting the environment or advances in information technology, will require expertise from many areas."
--Jim Teeri, Director, IGERT National Recruitment Program.
"While there are knowledgeable individuals in the areas of chemistry and or biology, and computer science, but there are only a few who have knowledge in an area of science along with skills in programming."
--William Hase, Past Director, WSU-IGERT
The issues that surround most “real life” problems and their complex solutions are multifaceted and complex. For example, policy decisions must be informed by science; social values and economics affect whether or not a solution is desirable or feasible. IGERT programs seek to train researchers who will recognize cross-disciplinary issues and communicate with professionals from other disciplines to find creative interdisciplinary solutions for these problems.
When are students eligible to be considered for a WSU-IGERT fellowship?
-Current graduate students at Wayne
-Students planning to enroll in graduate school at Wayne
What are the fundamental qualifications to be considered for a WSU-IGERT fellowship?
- Graduate standing
- High Performance Computing component in their current/future research
- Students planning to apply for WSU-IGERT program need to submit the following
- An application packet: The application, transcript, recommendations,
and a letter of research interest.
Who is eligible to apply to this program?
- Individual should possess a Bachelors degree by their start date
- Individual should be a citizen or permanent resident of US
- Individual should be accepted into the WSU graduate school
Must a student have wide range knowledge of different programming languages?
- Ideally, but not necessarily, students selected as fellows should have some sort of programming experience or programming language knowledge.
Can I receive a Masters in this program?
-The program is primarily intended for Ph.D. students
- Master's students continuing for the Ph.D. program will also be considered
Does being appointed as a WSU-IGERT fellow require that I take more graduate level courses?
- All fellows are required to develop and file a "plan of work "with the program's assistant director. This plan of work will provide the student with the tools needed to effectively complete IGERT type research.
- Typically, 2-4 additional courses leading to a Certificate in Scientific Computing are required. Some of these will be counted towards Ph. D. program in the home department.
Do I have to take a teaching assistantship as part of my fellowship?
- No
What is the solicitation period for WSU-IGERT?
- While WSU-IGERT encourages candidates to submit applications year round, the ideal period is from October - July
In general, how long does it take for a WSU-IGERT fellow to graduate?
- The length of time for WSU-IGERT fellow to be granted their Ph. D. varies with their primary discipline, their progress, and their advisors. Averages range 5-6 years.
What are some of the special features associated with this program?
- Internship or teaching assignments can be integrated into the fellows’ experience
- Mentoring opportunities of undergraduates
- Annual fellow assessments
- Summer internship program for undergraduate students.
- Travel funds to present research
Does this program accept students in the winter semester?
-Yes
Who may I contact if I have additional questions?
-Doris King at ad5513@wayne.edu
Do WSU-IGERT fellows have the summer off?
- Fellowship includes summer stipend
- The summers are generally designated for research.
- Fellows can work their internship assignments over the summer.
Are their funds earmarked for WSU-IGERT to travel to conferences?
- Yes, funds are available for students to present their research at conferences and workshops
Is there a limited amount of student appointed as WSU-IGERT fellows annually?
- Over the past couple of years, the appointments of fellows into the Wayne State program have increased.
Does your WSU-IGERT program have retention mechanisms in place?
- Yes, a support group of fellows to direct first and second year students.
- Dedicated faculty advisors
How many departments are associated with the WSU-IGERT program?
- Students from the following departments are current fellows: Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry. These change with time. The departments are typically within Engineering, Medicine, and Science and we have had one fellow from Arts in the past.
Is there a limit to the amount of support the program will provide?
- Yes, the limit is based on performance and NSF guidelines. It can range from 1-4 years.
Can I work a full or part time job and remain a WSU-IGERT fellow?
-No
If I am a graduate student already enrolled in a curriculum at Wayne State can I apply to become a WSU-IGERT fellow?
-Yes. That is typical.
Is there a difference between the SCP and the WSU-IGERT application?
-Yes. The SCP certificate is open to all students and one does not have to be an WSU-IGERT fellow to earn one.
Would I complete a certificate application after I am admitted in the WSU-IGERT program?
- WSU-IGERT program requires you to complete a certificate in Scientific Computing. This can be done after being admitted to the IGERT program or before. Note that you do not have to be an IGERT fellow to earn the Certificate.
When is the deadline for submitting a WSU-IGERT fellowship/internship application?
- The internship applications are due mid-March, annually.
- Fellowship applications are due by late-June, annually.
Can I be removed from the WSU-IGERT program?
-Yes.
What type of funding mechanism is available after the funding period allowed for WSU-IGERT?
- You would look for Graduate Research Assistantship or Graduate Teaching Assistantship or other University wide fellowships for which you have to compete. We expect your advisor to support you with a Graduate Research Assistantship, however, this is not guaranteed.
What is ?I have additional questions?
- Call Doris King @ 313.577.0050 or e-mail at:
- Go to the National IGERT Recruitment FAQ's page on its website at http://www.igert.org
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