Application Process

A: The application window for the 2025 cohort is now open and closes on March 7th, 2025. The application window for the 2026 cohort will open in January 2026 and close in March 2026.

A: ASPiRE is a year-long program, running from August 2025 - July 2026.

A: We no longer require recommendation letters, opting for faculty supporters to complete  a standardized evaluation form allowing us to compare candidates across a consistent set of research-related skills. Only one standardized evaluation form is required.

A:  The application requires you to provide demographic information but also requires you to    upload your personal statement, CV and official copy of your transcript. Utilizing a separate link, we must receive at least one standardized letter of evaluation from an investigator/ faculty member at your undergraduate institution who can speak to your research related skills. 

A: Yes, you are eligible to apply.

A: To be eligible for ASPiRE you must be 12 months or less since graduating from college by the time of the start of the program.

A: No. Only completed applications will be reviewed so please be sure to complete your application and have your faculty/research evaluator complete and submit the standardized evaluation form by March 15th, 2024.

A:  Some college level research is preferred but not required. We encourage applicants with limited research experience to apply.

A: ASPiRE scholars receive a one-year annual salary of $41,683 as well as a housing subsidy of $920 per month to help with the cost of living in NYC.

A: A variety of factors are considered in making the mentor/mentee pairings including the alignment of participant interests and faculty research projects/ expertise. We do our best to oblige student preference for topic as well as focus of research.

A: No. While there are a few catered events throughout the program, meals are generally the responsibility of the individual student.

A: The program will provide scholars access to up to $2,000 to attend the Northeast PREP symposium once per year, and either ABRCMS or SACNAS annual conferences.