How to Apply

Applications for the 2025 program are open until January 21, 2025.

The program will run from May 27 to August 2, 2025.

2025 Application information

For 2025, M-SHORE (Michigan Semiconductor Hands-On Research Experience) is using the NSF ETAP system for applications. You will need to create an account with NSF to apply. You may sign-in through your home institution.

In addition to basic contact and biographical information, applicants are required to upload three documents:

1) Personal statement of no more than 500 words. Use this statement to explain your interests in semiconductor technology and your career goals.

2) Unofficial transcript, including grades for the first academic term in the 2024-2025 school year

3) Resume or CV (2 page max). Please list any awards or scholarships you have received.

Furthermore, applicants should ask a mentor to submit a letter of recommendation on their behalf. This is managed through the ETAP system. You may submit up to two letters of recommendation.

When is the deadline?

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on January 21, 2025.

Questions?

Take a look at the FAQ page for many additional details. If you still have questions that are not answered there, please contact us at shore-reu@umich.edu