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The Yale Department of Physics welcomes applications to our matriculating graduate class of 2024 beginning around August 15th, 2024. The General GRE and Physics GRE scores are Optional for applications received by the December 15, 2023, submission deadline.

We recognize the continuing disruption caused by COVID-19 and that the hardship of taking GREs falls unequally on individual students. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all; therefore, we do not require these standardized tests for admission to our program. All applications are reviewed holistically, and preference will not be given to students who do or do not submit GRE scores.

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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Admissions to the Computer Science Department

What is the deadline for applying?

Graduate students are admitted starting in the fall term. The deadline for admission in the fall term, 2024, is January 2, 2024 for master’s student applicants. The deadline for applicants to the doctoral program is December 15, 2023.

There is no way to apply during a spring term, although once admitted a student may delay admission for a year or possibly less, with final permission from the Dean of the Graduate School. Admitted students must send a request to the Computer Science Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) for approval first.

Can I get the application fee waived?

In many cases, yes. Membership in a variety of professional organizations qualify you for a fee wavier. For example:

• National Society of Black Engineers ( NSBE)
• American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
• Society of Women Engineers ( SWE)
• Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science ( SACNAS)
• The complete list is here

Past attendance at many conferences also qualify you. For example:

• Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC)
• Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference (Tapia)

Finally, if you have ever received a US Federal Pell Grant, you qualify for a waiver. More information, including the waiver request form, is available here .

What is the department’s policy on GRE Scores? 

The GRE score is not accepted for doctoral applicants.

What about grades?

It is good to have high grades, but we actually look at transcripts. If a student has a low grade-point average, we check to see if perhaps he or she did badly early in college, possibly through lack of motivation, then did better as intellectual curiosity grew. Or perhaps someone’s grades are low because he or she focused entirely on computer science and received bad grades in everything else. (Is that good? It’s impossible to answer without looking at the students’ entire record.)

How important are TOEFL scores to foreign students?

Very important, but only because we have nothing better. Your goal before admission should be to learn English, not to pass the TOEFL.

Yale University attaches a great deal of importance to the process by which graduate students learn to become teachers. Every student is required to TA two terms, and may TA more terms if desired. Being an instructor or assisting one requires interactions with undergraduate students. Yale administers its own test to students after they get here to be sure they know English well enough to talk to undergraduates. Failure to pass this test causes administrative problems for faculty and graduate students. The test is waived for students with a 4-year degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction; and for students who score 26 or higher on the spoken portion of the iBT test.

I didn’t major in Computer Science as an undergraduate. Can I still get in?

Yes. It helps to have a serious, specific interest in some aspect of the science of computing, over and above experience in programming computers. If you are unacquainted with complexity and decidability, or have only cursory knowledge of data structures, or don’t know the difference between an algorithm and a program, then you should consider taking (and doing well in!) undergraduate courses that address these matters before you apply to a graduate program.

Can you tell me in advance what my chances are of being admitted?

No. Many students ask us to do this, and if we acceded to all such requests, we would in essence be rehearsing the admissions process on the group that asked for advance notice. Not only would this be a lot of work, but the results wouldn’t mean anything, since the outcome when we see all the candidates would likely be different.

What financial support is available for me?

The Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is committed to supporting Ph.D. students for five years, including summers, by combinations of grants, university fellowships, and teaching Assistantships.

Do a student’s research interests affect his or her chance of being admitted?

Yes, a little. We expect every student to be open to many facets of Computer Science when they arrive, and encourage them to feel free to change their area of concentration after they get here. Our main criterion for admission is the applicant’s intelligence, curiosity, and ability to explore without detailed supervision. That said, if a faculty member in a research area is looking for students, the admissions committee tries to accommodate him or her by focusing a bit more than usual on applicants in that area. Of course, the applicants don’t know which areas fall in that category, so they shouldn’t worry about it.

Individual faculty members get many inquiries asking if they will be accepting new students during the next admissions season. As you should be able to infer from the previous paragraph, these inquiries are misguided; students are admitted to the department, not to the research group of a particular faculty member.

Do applicants apply directly to the Ph.D. program, or are they expected to apply to the MS program, and from there be admitted to the Ph.D. program?

Apply directly to the Ph.D. program. The two programs are completely separate, and it is unusual for a Master’s student to go on to the Ph.D. program. If they choose to do so, they must reapply to the Graduate School.

Can I be a part-time student?

Ph.D. students must be full-time students.

Where can I find out how to apply?

Remember that you must apply to the Graduate School of Arts & Science. You do not apply directly to the Department of Computer Science nor do you send any forms to this department. Information on applying for admission to the Yale University Graduate School can be found by going to the web page

http://yale.edu/graduateschool/admissions/

Information regarding how and when to apply is available at that web site.

What if I have a question that is not on this list?

If your question is about the Yale admissions process, check the Graduate School FAQ .

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Doctor of Philosophy

The primary mission of the PhD program is to provide scholars with the disciplinary background and skills required to contribute to the development of our understanding of better ways of measuring, maintaining, and improving the public’s health. Examples of research conducted by PhD students includes but is not limited to: cancer epidemiology, clinical trials, cardiovascular disease, molecular epidemiology, vector-borne diseases, parasitology, mental health epidemiology and HIV/AIDS. Students are encouraged to work with faculty throughout the university since much of the work done in EPH is interdisciplinary.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences .

Select program: "Public Health" and your Concentration: Biostatistics (PhD or MS), Chronic Disease Epidemiology (PhD or MS), Environmental Health Sciences (PhD), Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases (PhD) or Epidemiology Infectious Disease (MS), Health Informatics (MS) Health Policy and Management (PhD) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (PhD).

The GRE and TOEFL code for Yale GSAS is: 3987. A writing sample is not required.

The deadline is December 15th.

PhD Program

All PhD students are guaranteed five years of 12-month stipend and tuition support in the form of YSPH fellowships, teaching fellowships, traineeships and research assistantships. In addition to support for tuition and living costs, students receive a health award to covers the full cost of single-student Yale Health Plan Hospitalization/Specialty Coverage.

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PhD applicants are not required to secure a faculty mentor prior to applying to the program.

We expect applicants to provide information in their personal statement about the research they hope to conduct if admitted and to state the faculty in our department whose research aligns with their interests.

Diversity Research Awards

The PhD program in Public Health enhances commitment its PhD students who identify as underrepresented minority students, first-generation college graduates and students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds by offering research awards to the top candidates admitted to the program. Each year a minimum of two PhD admitted students will be offered $2,000 each for research funds in addition to their financial aid package. Recipients have up to 2 years to spend these funds, which can be used for books, computers, software, conference travel, research travel or research supplies.

This funding is offered upon acceptance into the program. The criteria for the award is:

• Previous involvement in diversity-related initiatives in their community and/or volunteer activities helping underserved populations.
• Research interest in serving an underserved population

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Students are admitted to graduate study (only in the fall) by the Graduate School on the recommendation of the Department. Entering classes average five to ten students. Students must apply either to the six-year PhD program or the one-year Master of Arts program, although applicants who are accepted to the PhD may elect to complete a three- or three-and-a-half-year MPhil degree instead. (For further details on this alternative, please consult the Yale University Graduate School Programs and Policies . )

Special Admissions Requirements for English

Application should be accompanied by a statement of academic purpose, and a writing sample of up to twenty double-spaced pages. Selection is based on the applicant’s undergraduate record; evidence of motivation supplied in the personal statement; evidence of ability to do advanced work as expressed in the writing sample and supported by three letters of recommendation; and preparation in languages sufficient to satisfy the language requirement. We do not require or accept GRE scores. The committee would like to see a sample of your best writing in a literary critical mode. If that sample is more than a few pages longer than the suggested 20-page limit (excluding works cited), you can submit an excerpt, with a brief explanation of how it fits into the larger paper at the top.

The application deadline is December 1. Note: The deadline for those applying for a combined program (e.g., African American Studies) is always the  earlier deadline of the two individual programs. The application is available online through the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Admissions page . All application materials, supporting credentials and recommendations, and application fee must be received by the deadline to be considered by Yale for admission. Admissions decisions are announced by early March.

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The Department of English offers combined PhD with  African American Studies , Early Modern Studies ,  Film and Media Studies ,  History of Art , and   Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies .

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The Department of Economics offers a full-time Ph.D. program. Part-time study is not available. There is no MA program. The Economic Growth Center offers a one-year MA program in International and Development Economics. For more information on this program see  Economic Growth Center Program page .

Applicants to the program should submit the Yale Graduate School Application, three (3) letters of recommendation, personal statement, transcripts, GRE score. The TOEFL is required of all applicants whose native language is not English.  This requirement is waived for applicants who have received a baccalaureate degree, or its foreign equivalent, prior to matriculation at Yale, from a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction. If you do not qualify for a waiver but have taken the TOEFL within the last two years you will need to have your TOEFL scores released to us (code 3987). If your scores can no longer be released, you will need to take the test.  The test should be taken as early as possible to ensure that your scores are received in time to be incorporated in your file. Normally TOEFL scores will not be released if they are older than two years. If you took the TOEFL before and ETS will release those scores then you should not have to retake the examination.

We do not calculate or track average or minimum scores for admission.

The minimum TOEFL score necessary for admission is 250 depending on whether you take the computerized or written test. In addition, a minimum of 60 or 25 is required on the oral comprehensive section. For the TOEFL Internet Based Test (IBT) the minimum total score is 100; 26 on each section except writing which has a minimum of 22. More information about  TOEFL and IELTS tests  can be found on the Yale Graduate School website.

The average time of completion is five years, although some students finish in four years. Students are allowed 6 years of registration.

We do not make use of interviews for admission.

All applicants offered admission to the program are provided with a stipend that is adequate to live on in New Haven. They are also provided with six years tuition and health coverage fellowships

Our target size for the entering class is approximately 19-23 per year.

The Yale Graduate School does not accept transfer students. The presumption is that students who receive a Yale doctoral degree do their studies at Yale. Students currently enrolled in a Master’s or doctoral program elsewhere who wish to apply to a Yale doctoral program may do so through the normal admissions procedure. They must meet all the application requirements including the deadline for submission. Students may, after one year of course work at Yale, petition the Economics Department and the Graduate School to waive up to one year of course work at Yale in view of prior graduate-level course work completed elsewhere. All other requirements, including the comprehensive examination, the economic history requirement, oral examinations, and the econometrics paper, must be completed at Yale.

Applications are due December 1. Decisions are made and letters of acceptance mailed by early March. Applicants must make admission decisions by mid-April. See the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  dates and deadlines page  for addtional information.

a) Adequate preparation in mathematics. Applicants should have multivariate calculus. Linear algebra, real analysis and probability theory and/or statistics also looks good.

b) A good grade record. This is not precise as standards vary widely among schools.

c) Informative letters of recommendation. It is helpful if these show the applicant is creative and enterprising.

d) Of the GRE scores we focus mainly on the quantitative score in percentage terms. Anything over 90% is fine; below 85% raises questions.

It is not possible to assess material and make a judgment on whether a candidate is suitable for the program. All application materials are taken into account when making decisions on admission.

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Pathways to Science Summer Scholars is a free two-week summer STEM program designed for 100 rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade Yale Pathways students. Each summer, Pathways Summer Scholars select from a variety of STEM workshops collaboratively designed and taught by Yale faculty and graduate students. The program covers a wide range of workshop topics, including, but not limited to, chemistry, neuroscience, engineering, and more. Current Yale students serve as teaching assistants and mentors in the program. Rising Pathways seniors are also eligible to apply to the residential program, where they reside in Yale dormitories and take part in college preparatory programming in addition to STEM workshops during the day. See the video from the 2024 Closing Ceremony here! Check out our instagram here!

Note: Pathways students in 9th through 11th grades will receive an application to their emails in February.  Program dates are in July

Program Description

The strength of the Summer Scholars curriculum lies in broad-based support from the Yale community. In summer 2024, over 200 Yale community members were involved in the program—supporting the program by teaching classes, serving as residential advisors, welcoming students into Yale research laboratories, and supporting the planning and preparation for the program.

Hands-on laboratory courses form the cornerstone of the Pathways Summer Scholars curriculum, exposing students to college-level science courses and sparking their curiosity about new scientific fields. This summer, students selected from 24 STEM workshops. Workshop topics included The Microbes On and Around Me; Consciousness - Self, Science, and Society; Radio Astronomy; The Physics of Light;  and more. During the program, students could be found dissecting worms with Yale research scientists;  building string instruments in Yale’s Center for Engineering, Innovation & Design; controlling a robotic claw with their own muscle movements; and “smaashing protons” in simulations with Yale Physics faculty. 

Rising high school seniors also recieved guidance on personal college essay in an intensive two-week writing workshop and engaged in discussions during Doing College seminars. These sessions explored the broader social issues that influence the successful completion of a college degree, including topics related to transitioning to college life, understanding inequality in the higher education system, and finding the right college.  By living in Yale student dormitories, rising seniors had the opportunities to experience college life and participate in a variety of enrichment activities involving Yale’s world class researchers and cutting-edge laboratories.

Sample Day Program Schedule

9:00 – 9:30          Group Meeting

9:30 – 11:00        Morning Workshop:  Consciousness

11:15 – 12:15         Enrichment Lecture:  Cosmic Archaeology: A Trip Back in Time

12:30 – 1:30         Lunch in Yale Dining Halls

1:45 – 3:15            Afternoon Workshop:  College Essay Writing (Seniors Only)

3:30 – 4:00          Feedback, Dismissal and Pick-Ups

Sample Residential Program Schedule

8:30 – 9:15          Breakfast in Yale Dining Halls

9:30 – 11:00       Morning Workshop:  Peanuts to Plasma Cells: Immulonogy

11:15 – 12:15        Enrichment Lecture:  Drosophila and their Natural Enemies

1:45 – 3:15            Afternoon Workshop:  College Essay

3:30 – 5:00         “Doing College Right” College Prep

5:30 – 6:30          Dinner in Yale Dining Halls

7:00 – 10:00       Activity Time in the Yale Residential Colleges

11:00pm                Lights Out/Sleep

Marshall and Rhodes - Yale Application Timeline and Deadlines for 2024-2025

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• Subscribe to Fellowships newsletter for all the latest information.
• Research graduate degrees in the UK and Ireland and through Marshall and Rhodes websites.
• Consult faculty mentors about graduate programs.
• Make a Fellowships advising appointment
• National applications will be available in late spring (Marshall), and June (Rhodes).
•  Rhodes competitions in other countries have different deadlines and requirements than those listed here, check them individually. Although only the US, Canadian, and Global Rhodes require Yale's endorsement, Fellowships staff advise all applicants.
• Contact references (see advice on requesting letters of recommendation). Only 3 letters are required for the campus process, but you should plan for extra letters needed by the beginning of October:

Note: MARSHALL requires 3 letters: 1 primary/overview, 1 general academic, I leadership. RHODES requires 5-8 letters: at least 4 must be from faculty who have taught you/supervised research; the Canadian Rhodes requires exactly 6.

June - August

PRELIMINARY CAMPUS DEADLINE - Monday JULY 29, 2024 @ 1pm

CAMPUS APPLICATION DEADLINE - Monday AUGUST 12, 2024 @ 1pm

Note: Rhodes applicants cannot receive any feedback on the personal statement from anyone.

• Start writing! Seek advice on the Fellowships website, from your professors, advisers, deans, writing tutor.
• MARSHALL applicants should order any official non-Yale transcripts to be sent to the Fellowships Office by the August 12 campus deadline.
• Begin applications for admission to British/Irish universities. This is not required to apply for Marshall and Rhodes, but it is recommended to pursue other funding options.

Late August/Early September

• Campus Endorsement Interviews with the Yale Committee.
• Decisions will be made when all candidates have been interviewed, by September 10

Deadline by which endorsed MARSHALL candidates must electronically submit their official applications. Latest recommended date for uploading letters of recommendation for Marshall.

Mid-Late September

Finalization of applications by endorsed candidates, and final letters of reference are uploaded by their writers into the official application system by the national deadline.

October - Early November

Endorsed candidates may apply for admissions directly to British/Irish universities

Finalists are selected and notified of interviews and

National Deadlines

MARSHALL: Thursday, September 26, 2024

US RHODES: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 CANADIAN RHODES: Friday, September 27, 2024 Canadian Rhodes provincial committees interview selected finalists in late November. Winners are announced shortly thereafter.

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The Yale School of the Environment (YSE) is a global school of the environment. Our faculty, students, and staff are taking on complex environmental challenges and developing solutions at the regional, national, and international levels

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We believe that the makeup of our student body should be as diverse as the issues and regions we study. YSE’s alumni network extends internationally to 5,300 graduates working and living in more than 80 countries.

The interests, perspectives, and lived experiences of YSE students from international backgrounds are integral components of our graduate community, and our effort to diversify our student body, staff, and faculty is a pillar of our School’s Strategic Plan.

Our Office of Admissions and Financial Aid is committed to continuing to attract the most qualified graduate students from across the world. To support you through your journey to join the YSE community, we have compiled a list of YSE resources and answers to common questions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Do I have to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score? The TOEFL exam or the IELTS exam is required if your native language is not English or if English was not your primary language of instruction at your degree-granting undergraduate institution.  
• Can undocumented students be admitted? YSE stands in support of Yale University’s strong commitment to equal opportunity and accessibility to all candidates from any part of the world who possess unique experiences, varied academic achievements, academic readiness, contribution to the incoming class, and potential for success. We extend our need-blind admissions policy and holistic application review to all students without regard to citizenship or immigration status. For more information on application requirements and policies for all applicants, please consult the YSE master’s admissions website .  
• Do I have to submit a GRE/ GMAT or LSAT score? No, submission of the GRE/GMAT or LSAT score is optional. We utilize a holistic review process to assess an applicant’s unique experiences, academic achievements, academic readiness, contribution to the incoming class, and potential for success, without the review of test scores.  
• What if my transcripts come from a non-English-speaking university or the university does not use the same grading system? If your transcripts are not in English, you must provide a notarized translation of that transcript as well as a copy of the transcript in the original language. There are several online resources for international students to use to evaluate and translate their college credentials for U.S. institutions, including:  World Education Services (WES)  Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) While using these or other evaluation services is not required, we strongly suggest that you submit a credential evaluation with your application. If you are an applicant from China and are submitting transcripts and degree certificates from Chinese universities, you MUST arrange for a degree and transcript verification report by WES (course by course). Do not request your verification report from WES until your degree has been awarded. The reports must be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid by WES rather than by you or another third party. Any document not mailed by WES will not be considered as a final official document.   
• Is there financial aid for international students? Yes! We award scholarships based on financial need with some component of merit. You must demonstrate financial need first, and then we will consider your scholarship based on the strength of your application.  Additionally, when you apply to YSE, we will grant you access to our Outside Scholarship Database, which lists scholarships for which YSE students most frequently qualify. Several of these scholarships are directed at international students and can sometimes cover quite a lot of your financial needs. PLEASE NOTE: These scholarships are offered externally to Yale. You must submit a separate application for each directly to the organization. Do not send materials to Yale.  Finally, we also offer an international student loan for students who are not able to find funding for their entire cost of attendance. Student Loan Information  
• How do I apply for financial aid as an international student? You need to complete our application for financial aid. This is a separate form from our application for admission. You can find the form as well as other frequently asked questions on our financial aid website .  
• When should I apply for financial aid?  As soon as possible! Our financial aid application deadline is February 15. Late applications will not be accepted. This means that you should not wait until you are admitted to the school to apply for financial aid. If you miss the financial aid deadline, you will not be eligible for YSE scholarships at any time during your studies at YSE.  
• Does applying for financial aid affect my chance of getting admitted? No. Our admissions process is completely need blind. The admissions selection committee only reviews your admissions materials and is not provided any financial information on applicants. Our goal is to admit the very best students regardless of socioeconomic status.  
• Will I be able to work while a student at YSE? Yes! You are allowed to hold one of our student assistantships without any additional documentation on your student visa being required. In order to be eligible for a student assistantship, which is considered a form of financial aid, you must submit an application for financial aid and meet the February 15 deadline mentioned above.  
• Are the programs at YSE OPT STEM eligible?   Our programs do qualify as STEM for OPT purposes. If you are asking as it relates to scholarships, we encourage you to visit our website and/or program information and forward to the organization you are working with to ensure it qualifies based on their guidelines.  
• What kind of support and engagement opportunities does YSE provide for international students during the application process? The YSE admissions team is available to answer questions and help guide applicants through the process. The team also provides various events and opportunities for international students to connect with current students, faculty, and international alumni throughout the admissions process.  
• What support is available at YSE for international students? YSE offers a variety of organizations, centers, programs, events, and conferences for students of color as well as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office (DEI). Our Student Interest Groups (SIGs) are created and led by students. They provide opportunities to facilitate connections among students with shared identities, customs, experiences, and backgrounds to create a sense of community. The DEI Office strives to foster a school environment that supports all individuals and to increase collective learning, awareness, and empathy. The office also partners with YSE’s leadership to define the strategy for advancing diversity initiatives to create an inclusive school community.  
• What places of worship and cultural centers are available on or near campus?  Please visit Yale’s Religious & Spiritual Resources website .

YSE and University Resources for International Students

• Office of International Students & Scholars
•   Intercultural Affairs Council
• YSE Student Interest Groups

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Meet the GBS Class of 2025

Learn about the newest members in Yale SOM’s Master’s Degree in Global Business and Society program from Kate Navarro, director of admissions for management master’s programs.

This year, we welcome 73 students in the Master’s Degree in Global Business and Society Class of 2025 at Yale SOM. GBS students spend a year taking advanced coursework at Yale after completing an master in management (MIM) degree at a top global business school.

Students in this year’s GBS class come from 11 schools. They hold citizenships in 24 countries and speak 23 languages, with all students speaking two or more languages and one student speaking six languages. Of the incoming class, 72 students hold a passport from a country outside of the U.S. The class is 55% women with an average age of 24.

The GBS program is designed to prepare early-career students (those with less than three years of work experience) for global careers. During their year at Yale, each cohort takes a required class with a focus on exploring business and government after communism and rethinking business’s relationships with government and society. Students then choose from a slate of advanced management electives created specifically for the GBS program; to customize the remainder of their curriculum, they select electives from across SOM and the broader university.

Students in the incoming GBS class come from a variety of professions. Some have started their own businesses in hospitality, with one student managing a chain of six delis across Hong Kong and another starting six restaurant businesses across two continents. The class also includes the cofounders of a real estate rental service, an AI data analytics company, and an NGO for the development of youth and women in Kenya. Former employers include McKinsey & Company, Amazon, Bain & Company, Rolex SA, CICC, Chanel, Boston Consulting Group, KPMG, PayPal, Procter & Gamble, LVMH, the French Ministry for Foreign Affairs, PwC, and many more.

At previous academic institutions, students have studied a variety of topics including mathematics, engineering, business, economics, technology, languages, and media and culture. In addition to their master in management degree, five students hold additional master’s degrees in chemistry, economics, AI, and business. They’ve received various academic awards and national scholarships, and many have graduated summa cum laude, magna cum laude, or with first class honors and dean’s list designations.

Many students have participated in debate clubs and Model UN teams. They’ve held leadership positions in clubs devoted to basketball, women’s rugby, stock trading, finance, refugee assistance, and African culture. Students have also volunteered as tutors, organized activities for refugee children, constructed charcoal water filtration systems in remote Cambodian and Vietnamese villages, cooked for the underprivileged in their local communities, and organized educational conferences for high schoolers in central and eastern Europe.

Their hobbies include painting, baking, photography, and reading. They enjoy many sports, including basketball, tennis, swimming, skiing, ice-skating, and soccer. One student is a five-time regional fencing champion in Poland and the UK, while another has been practicing martial arts for a decade. The new class is also very musically inclined, with over ten students who play piano and many others who play violin, guitar, saxophone, and clarinet. Many students enjoy choir singing and dancing.

We are thrilled to have this talented and diverse group of students join our community at Yale SOM. Welcome to the GBS Class of 2025!

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Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Women’s, gender, and sexuality studies (wgss) graduate student research funding application.

The WGSS Program is happy to announce a new funding resource for graduate students in the WGSS Certificate or Combined PhD program.  Up to seven WGSS graduate students per academic year will receive up to $700 each towards travel to an academic conference related to their work in the Certificate or Combined PhD program.  WGSS understands that those who do interdisciplinary scholarship often need to attend multiple conferences a year, and we are grateful to be able to support the professional development of our Certificate and PhD students.  Applications will be accepted twice per academic year, in February and October, with priority given to those who are presenting papers and who lack other sources of funding.  Note that the award does not cover food expenses.

These funds cannot provide reimbursement for expenses already incurred.

The Fall 2024 deadline is Wednesday, October 9, 2024 by 11:59 PM. The Spring 2025 deadline is Wednesday, February 5, 2025 by 11:59 PM.

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Yale College last month welcomed 1,554 new first-year students to New Haven as members of the Class of 2028. They were joined by 23 new transfer students and 26 new adult students matriculating through the Eli Whitney Students Program.

Among the new students are graduates of more than 1,100 high schools, 20 veterans of the U.S. military, and 23 students who were most recently enrolled at a community college.

More than 385 first-year students (25%) are eligible for a federal Pell Grant for lower-income students, and 21% will be part of the first generation in their families to graduate from a four-year college. A majority (54%) are U.S. citizens or permanent residents who identify as a member of a minority racial or ethnic group. A complete profile of the class from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is available here .

“ Yale College’s newest students bring with them an extraordinary collection of interests, ambitions, and talents that will enrich the undergraduate learning environment,” said Jeremiah Quinlan, dean of undergraduate admissions and financial aid. “I am especially excited that the Class of 2028 includes the greatest representation of first-generation and low-income students on record, and that Yale College now enrolls more veterans than it has in many decades.”

Sustaining a commitment to diversity in a new legal landscape

Quinlan noted that the admissions office made several changes to its selection process in response to the June 2023 Supreme Court ruling on the use of race in admissions. This year application reviewers did not have access to self-identified race and/or ethnicity data for applicants, and admissions officers involved in selection did not have access to aggregate data on the racial or ethnic composition of the pool of applicants or admitted students. All individuals involved in the selection process — including admissions officers, faculty participating in admissions committee meetings, and volunteer alumni interviewers — received new training on complying with the ruling.

These changes and others were detailed in a message to the Yale community last September in which Quinlan and Yale College Dean Pericles Lewis identified three priorities for the college’s response to the ruling: “fully complying with the law, continuing to support a diverse and inclusive community, and maintaining a world-class admissions process that considers each applicant as an individual.”

In that message, the admissions office also announced several new initiatives designed to expand Yale’s outreach to prospective students and to develop new talent pipelines. Although some initiatives had not launched before the current group of incoming students applied, Quinlan said the admissions office received a record number of applications — more than 60,000 for the first-year, transfer, and Eli Whitney admissions programs combined. The pool also included the most applications ever from students who identify as members of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.

Exceptional talent, myriad backgrounds

The newest Yalies arrived in New Haven from 52 U.S. states and territories and from 55 countries. Almost half (49%) reported that they speak a language other than English as their first language or as the language in their home.

As applicants, students in the first-year class were invited to list up to three Yale majors that fit their academic interests. Collectively, they expressed interest in pursuing 83 distinct Yale College majors. Roughly a quarter (23%) of the students listed an arts and humanities major as their first interest. A similar proportion (28%) chose a social science major. Just under half of the class listed a STEM major: 33% opted for physical sciences or engineering, and 17% selected one of five life science majors. More than 98% of incoming students listed multiple majors of interest, and 87% selected three majors spanning two or more academic categories, such as history, computer science, and environmental studies or applied math, political science, and global affairs.

Benefiting from an expanded commitment to affordability

More than 58% of the new students are receiving need-based financial aid from Yale, with an average scholarship of over $74,000 for the 2024-25 academic year. Students from families with annual incomes below $75,000 and typical assets qualify for a financial aid award with a “zero parent share.” These awards cover the full cost of tuition, housing, the meal plan, travel, hospitalization insurance, and a $2,000 startup grant with scholarship funds. Approximately 330 new first-year students (21%) qualified for one of these awards.

“ The mission of the Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid is to make a Yale College education affordable for all admitted students,” said Kari DiFonzo, director of undergraduate financial aid, who recently completed her first year at Yale. DiFonzo also shared that, in a new program introduced earlier this year, all admitted and enrolled students were assigned a personal financial aid counselor to provide support and assist families through the process of finalizing financial aid offers or requesting a review.

The newest Yalies are benefiting from recent enhancements to undergraduate financial aid policies that have added millions of dollars to the annual financial aid budget and have reduced costs for thousands of students. Last year Yale was recognized as a national leader in increasing the representation of lower-income students. More than one in three Yale College undergraduates are now first-generation college students or are from a lower-income family.

Making a smooth transition

While new first years met their first-year counselors and residential college communities on Sunday, Aug. 18, many new students began their transition to Yale earlier still.

Last April, more than 1,500 admitted students attended Bulldog Days and Bulldog Saturday, the admissions office’s signature on-campus visit programs. More than 500 current students volunteered to host visiting students in their residential college suites, and more than 100 faculty participated in the popular Bulldog Days academic fair.

Over the summer, nearly 100 students participated in the six-week First-Year Scholars at Yale (FSY) program, which provides an accelerated transition to Yale for a select group of incoming students from lower-income households. FSY participants complete English and mathematics coursework and participate in advising sessions, skills workshops, faculty lectures, and in-person meetings with deans and campus leaders. The free program was launched in 2013 and has served more than 500 Yalies over 12 summers.

More than 200 incoming students also participated in Online Experiences for Yale Scholars (ONEXYS) a free virtual math program that introduces quantitative concepts and skills used in many Yale math, physical science, and social science courses.

After arriving on campus, each new student participated in one of nine distinctive Camp Yale Programs (CYPs) designed to cultivate an early sense of belonging among incoming students. These programs include BUILD, at the CEID (Yale Center for Engineering Innovation & Design); Camp Yale Arts, at the Yale University Art Gallery and Center for Collaborative Arts and Media; Cultural Connections (CC); FOCUS on New Haven; First-Year Outdoor Orientation Trips (FOOT); Harvest; LAUNCH; Orientation for International Students (OIS); and Yale Reserved. Since 2022, Yale has covered all costs associated with the programs.

Many new students will see their families again this month for the Yale College Family Weekend scheduled for Sept. 27-29.

Dean Lewis, who recently welcomed new students with an address on citizenship and liberal education , underscored that “the Yale College experience is strengthened by the diversity of our undergraduate community” and that “our newest students will learn invaluable lessons from their peers while developing the skills that will prepare them to lead and serve.”

“ We’re delighted,” he said, “that they chose Yale.”

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2025 Leadership Fellow Program at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

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Department: Human Resources Location: New York, NY Salary: $79,000-$85,000 Deadline to apply: December 1, 2024

About The Port Authority:

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency’s network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Description:

The Leadership Fellow Program is a two-year rotational program at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey open to students who are receiving a graduate degree between December 2024 and June 2025. Over the span of two years, Leadership Fellows have an opportunity to rotate through four different business functions: staff/support department, line department, finance, and facility operations. Rotations provide hands-on experience with an emphasis on experiential learning that include activities such as: leading multifaceted projects; working with internal and external stakeholders; adapting a continuous improvement and innovation mindset; and immersing in teamwork in each rotation. The Leadership Fellow Program includes a variety of professional development programs such as career coaching, mentoring, specialized training, networking sessions, and facility tours. The program is designed to build a strong foundation of business acumen with a strong focus on new skill development and knowledge of The Port Authority as a whole. The breadth and depth of experiences within the program are critical in preparing Fellows to become future leaders of The Port Authority.

Leadership Fellows are full-time, permanent employees and receive a yearly salary and benefits. After successful completion of the program, Leadership Fellows are considered for key positions throughout The Port Authority. As of 2024, there are over 100 program alumni working at the agency across departments like: Aviation; Comptroller; Continuous Improvement; Engineering; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Financial Planning; Human Resources; Operations Services; Management & Budget; PATH; Planning & Regional Development; Port; Procurement; Project Management; Security Operations & Programs; Sustainability; Tunnels Bridges & Terminals; World Trade Center; and more. After graduating from the program, Fellows go on to work in areas such as: business performance/planning; customer experience; finance; operations; policy; process improvement; project/program management; sustainability; data; procurement; technology; and more.

Responsibilities:

While there’s no typical day for a Leadership Fellow because rotations vary, some examples of responsibilities include:

• Project management
• Event planning
• Community outreach
• Process improvement
• Assisting with facility operations
• Leading important initiatives that impact the New York and New Jersey region
• Rotations are designed to provide a robust and immersive experience.
• Recent rotations have included work in areas like: sustainability; data; business development; industry relations; project management; process improvement; finance; customer experience; operations; planning; technology; innovation; and much more.

Qualifications:

• Students receiving a graduate degree between December 2024 and June 2025
• Passion for public service
• Openness to rotating through different business functions, including ones that might not necessarily align with your professional background
• Graduate degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban/City/Regional Planning, Transportation, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Sustainability, Communications, Political Science, Data Science, or a related field
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, quantitative, written/oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service
• Political acumen
• One year of work experience (can include internships) in public service, transportation, government, or a related area
• Interest in public transportation

How To Apply:

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• Resume that clearly indicates when you’re expected to receive your graduate degree in MM/YYYY format
• Cover letter detailing why you’re interested in participating in the Leadership Fellow Program

Recruitment Timeline:

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, starting in October
• Interviews will likely start in October
• The application deadline is December 1

Virtual Info Sessions:

Students can also register directly for these events via the Microsoft Teams links below:

• Thursday, 9/26 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
• Tuesday, 10/8 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
• Tuesday, 11/5 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

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Genetics, Molecular & Cellular Biology Admissions

Students seeking admission to the Genetics, Molecular and Cell Biology (GMCB) program apply to the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and select the GMCB program. Students interested in the Mammalian Genetics at JAX track must select this track when they apply to GMCB.

Prospective applicants are evaluated based on prior grades, three letters of recommendation, and responses to the short essays that are part of the application. Prior research experience is strongly valued but is not required.

The essay prompts for our program are:

• Academic Statement of Purpose (750 words maximum): tell us about your development as a scientist, your research experience, your vision for your professional trajectory, and why this particular program, in this particular location, is the right step for you now.
• Personal Statement (750 works maximum): Anything that can give reviewers a sense of you as a person, and your promise as a member of the Tufts community, belongs here.
• More Information (Optional, 250 words maximum): Our students have many different backgrounds, experiences, identities, interests, and talents that meaningfully inspired them to pursue a career in science. What inspired you?

A personal interview is an important part of our evaluation process and may be conducted in person or virtually. An undergraduate major in the biological or life sciences is recommended, but not required.

The GRE is not required but can be submitted with the application.

The application is completed online on the GSBS Application Portal .

Information about application deadlines and the application process can be found in the Admissions section of this website.

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International Fellowships

Funding: $20,000–$50,000 Opens: September 3 Deadline: November 15

International Fellowships have been in existence since 1917. The program provides support for women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and who intend to return to their home country to pursue a professional career. A limited number of awards are available for study outside of the U.S. (excluding the applicant’s home country) to women who are members of Graduate Women International (see the list of GWI affiliates ). Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported.

Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree by the application deadline and must have applied to their proposed institutions of study by the time of the application. Recipients are selected for academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to women and girls.  

Recipients return to their home countries to become leaders in business, government, academia, community activism, and the arts or scientific fields.  

Award Amount

Master’s/first professional degree: $20,000 Doctoral: $25,000 Postdoctoral: $50,000

September 3, 2024 Application opens.

November 15, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time Deadline for online submission of application, recommendations, and supporting documents.

April 15, 2025 Notification of decisions emailed to all applicants. AAUW is not able to honor requests for earlier notification.

July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 Fellowship year

When a date falls on a weekend or holiday, the date will be observed on the following business day.

Eligibility

• International Fellowships are not open to previous recipients of any AAUW national fellowship or grant (not including branch or local awards or Community Action Grants).
• Members of the AAUW board of directors, committees, panels, task forces and staff, including current interns, are not eligible to apply for AAUW’s fellowships and grants. A person holding a current award is eligible for election or appointment to boards, committees, panels and task forces.
• International Fellowships are open to women, including people who identify as women, in all fields of study at an accredited institution of higher education or, for postdoctoral fellows, research. AAUW will make final decisions about what constitutes eligible institutions.
• Unsuccessful applicants may reapply.
• Have citizenship in a country other than the U.S. or possession of a nonimmigrant visa if residing in the U.S. Women who are currently, or expect to be during the fellowship year, a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or dual citizen with the U.S. and another country are not eligible.
• Hold an academic degree (earned in the U.S. or abroad) equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree completed by the application deadline .  
• Intend to devote themselves full-time to the proposed academic plan during the fellowship year.
• Intend to return to their home country to pursue a professional career upon completion of their studies.  
• Be proficient in English and confirm proficiency by submitting one of the Required Components (see below), which include certain English proficiency exams, transcripts from English-speaking institutions, or a written statement verifying English is the applicant’s native language. Applicants planning to take one of the accepted English proficiency exams should plan for and take the test as early as possible. Please direct questions about the tests to the test provider.
• Master’s/first professional degree and doctoral applicants must have applied by the AAUW application  deadline, to an accredited institution of study for the period of the fellowship year and must indicate the name of the institution in the International Fellowship application. While acceptance is not required at the time of application, fellows must provide official confirmation from the institution with their award acceptance materials.  
• Master’s/first professional degree fellowships are intended for master’s or professional degree-level programs such as J.D., M.F.A., L.L.M., M.Arch., or medical degrees such as M.D., D.D.S., etc. Certificates, associate degrees, and undergraduate degrees are ineligible.
• Doctoral fellowships are intended for doctorate degrees classified as research degrees, such as Ph.D. or Ed.D.
• Postdoctoral applicants must provide proof of their doctorate degree; hold a doctorate classified as a research degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D ., D.B.A., D.M .) or an M.F.A. by the application deadline ; and indicate where they will conduct their research.  
• Master’s/first professional degree and doctoral applicants must be enrolled in a U.S.-accredited institution located in the U.S. during the fellowship year.  
• A limited number of awards are available to Graduate Women International members for study or research in any country other than their own. Note that foreign branches of U.S. institutions are considered outside of the U.S.
• Applicants can apply for the fellowship for any year of their program but must be conducting a full year of study or research. International Fellowships do not provide funding for a partial year of study or research. Programs ending prior to April of the fellowship year are not eligible.
• Distance learning/online programs: Master’s/first professional degree and doctoral fellowships support traditional classroom-based courses of study at colleges or universities. This fellowship program does not provide funding for distance-learning or online programs or for degrees heavily dependent on distance-learning components. Final decisions about what constitutes distance learning under these fellowships will be made by AAUW. AAUW will accept applications from applicants who are temporarily studying remotely due to COVID-19 precautions at their institution.

Criteria for Selection and Application Review

The panel meets once a year to review applications for funding. Awards are based on the criteria outlined here. Recommendations by the panel are subject to final approval by AAUW. Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis according to funds available in a given fiscal year.

To ensure a fair review process, AAUW does not comment on the deliberations of its award panels. AAUW does not provide evaluations of applications. No provisions exist for the reconsideration of fellowship proposals. Applications and supporting documents become the sole property of AAUW and will neither be returned nor held for another year.  

• Applicants residing in their home country at the time of application, from developing/emerging countries, or from an underrepresented group in any region, will receive special consideration.
• Position on return to home country.
• Academic and/or professional qualifications.
• Demonstrated commitment to the advancement of women and girls in home country.
• Proposed time schedule.
• Quality and feasibility of proposed plan of study or research.
• Demonstrated evidence of prior community and/or civic service in home country.
• Applicant’s country’s need for specialized knowledge or skill.
• Financial need.
• Motivation for graduate study or research.

Regulations

International Fellowship funds are available for:

• Educational expenses.
• Living expenses.   Dependent child care.  
• Travel to professional meetings, conferences, or seminars that do not exceed 10% of the fellowship total.  

International Fellowship funds are not available for:

• Purchase of equipment.  
• Indirect costs.  
• Research assistants.  
• Previous expenditures, deficits, or repayment of loans.  
• Publication costs.  
• Institutional (overhead) costs.
• Tuition for dependent’s education.  
• Grants-in-aid for less than a full academic year or travel grants.  
• Travel to or from a fellow’s home country.  
• Travel to or from the fellow’s research location, if abroad (does not apply to fellows who are GWI members with AAUW approval to study or research in a country other than their own).    

AAUW regards the acceptance of a fellowship as a contract requiring the fulfillment of the following terms:

• All International Fellowship recipients are required to sign a contract as an acceptance of the award. Retain these instructions as they will become part of the fellowship contract if the applicant is awarded a fellowship.  
• An International Fellow is expected to pursue their project full-time during the fellowship year (July 1–June 30). No partial fellowships are awarded. Fellowships may not be deferred.
• Any changes in plans for the fellowship year must have the prior written approval of AAUW. AAUW must be notified promptly of any change in the status of an application resulting from the acceptance of another award.  
• Fellows may spend up to two months traveling abroad for research related to their project plan with prior written approval of AAUW.
• Postdoctoral fellows cannot pursue a degree during the fellowship year.
• Up to five International Master’s/First Professional Degree Fellowships are renewable for a second year. Fellows will receive application information for this competitive program during their fellowship year.
• Stipends are made payable to fellows, not to institutions.
• With some exceptions based on relevant tax statuses and treaties, the fellowship stipend is subject to a 14 or 30 percent tax. AAUW will withhold these funds for payment to the Internal Revenue Service.
• The determination of whether there is a tax obligation associated with the receipt of an AAUW award is the sole responsibility of the applicant. Specific questions regarding income tax matters should be addressed with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, the applicant’s financial aid office or a personal tax adviser. AAUW cannot provide tax advice. AAUW is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity founded for educational purposes.
• Responsibility for securing visas and other documents , and following policies associated with visas, rests solely with the fellow.  

Required Components*

Start the application process by clicking the Apply Now button below to access the application and create an account through our vendor site. Complete all required components in the following areas.

• Provide two recommendations from professors or professional colleagues well acquainted with the applicant, their work, and their academic background, in striving towards scholarly pursuits. When possible, recommenders should be professors or professional colleagues in the applicant’s home country who can speak about the applicant’s qualifications and about the country’s need for the specialized skill or knowledge they plan to acquire with their proposed study or research. AAUW does not accept references from dossier services, such as Parment or Interfolio.
• Transcripts** must include a list of courses taken and grades received.
• If the institution does not provide a transcript or a list of courses taken and grades received or the degree did not require coursework, an official letter from the institution where the degree was received that includes the degree completion date must be uploaded.
• Do not upload copies of additional certificates or other documents the applicant may have received during their education.
• Transcripts must include a list of courses taken and grades received.
• Many transcripts do not include current coursework. If fall 2023 semester grades are not available and are not on your transcript, a list of courses taken that semester must be provided by the institution’s Office of the Registrar.
• If the institution does not provide a transcript or a list of courses taken and grades received or the degree did not require coursework, an official letter* from the institution where the degree was received that includes the degree completion date must be uploaded.
• Transcript showing degree and date received (must be on or before application deadline ).  
• Official letter from institution where degree was received that includes the degree completion date.
• Copy of diploma showing date degree was received (must be on or before application deadline ).  
• TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test): 79
• TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
• Revised TOEFL Paper-Delivered Test: 60
• Cambridge Assessment: 176  
• Written statement verifying the applicant’s native language is English.
• Secondary diploma or undergraduate degree is from an English-speaking institution.
• One semester of full-time study in the applicant’s discipline at an English-speaking institution between November 202 1 and November 202 3.

*A certified English translation is required for all components provided in a foreign language. Translations must bear a mark of certification or official signature that the translation is true and complete.

**All transcripts provided must include the applicant’s full name, the school’s name, all courses, and all grades, as well as any other information requested in the application instructions.

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Thanks to AAUW’s International Fellowship (1992-93), I graduated Harvard Kennedy School … then joined the UN working for democracy and gender equality. I really want to thank you.” Mikiko Sawanishi, deputy executive head, United Nations Democracy Fund and 1992-3 International Fellow

Meet a Recent International Fellow

Alexandra Semma Tamayo has worked as a forensic anthropologist at the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences in Villavicencio, Colombia. Her multidisciplinary approach to the identification of missing persons from enforced disappearance has helped bring justice to the families in armed conflict contexts. As an international fellow, her research in fracture patterns observed in gunshot wounds will be extremely helpful in improving the accuracy in trauma interpretation when working with human-rights violations.

Meet Our Alumnae

Tererai Trent

2001–02 International Fellow and scholar, motivational speaker and humanitarian. She founded Tererai Trent International, whose mission is to provide quality education in rural Africa. Oprah Winfrey named Trent as her all-time favorite guest. In 2017, Trent received the AAUW Alumnae Recognition Award.

Mahnaz Rezaie

2014–16 International Fellow and photojournalist, filmmaker and writer who advocates for the rights of Afghan women. She was honored at the 2014 Women in the World Summit for her short film exploring how wearing a hijab in the U.S. affected her relationships.

Sofia Espinoza Sanchez

2013–14 International Fellow and Peruvian molecular biochemist researching cancer and neurological disorders. She also co-directs the Research Experience for Peruvian Undergraduates program.

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