The Wisconsin MRSEC International Research Experiences Program (IREP) was initiated in fall 2013 to formalize and expand on undergraduate and graduate research-based student exchanges with partner universities. A particular focus of the MRSEC has been directed towards partner institutions in Asia, because these experiences provide students with skills necessary to work in countries that have cultures and languages that are distinct from the US. Partners currently include Zhejiang University in China, Tokyo Institute of Technology in Japan, City University of Hong Kong, and the National University of Singapore. Since inception, 24 students have participated in these programs.
Listed below are four research-based summer internship opportunities. The Wisconsin MRSEC offers scholarships to be used towards participation in these programs for eligible applicants.
~~~Applications are now closed for the Tokyo Institute of Technology programs for summer 2017.~~~
~~~Applications are now closed for the City University of Hong Kong and National University of Singapore programs for summer 2017.~~~
| Outgoing Opportunity | Country | Partner University |
Term(s) | Deadline | Open |
| Tokyo Institute of Technology Summer Exchange Research Program (SERP) |
Japan | Tokyo Institute of Technology | Summer 2017 | 1/2/2017 | N |
| Tokyo Institute of Technology Summer Program 2017 | Japan | Tokyo Institute of Technology | Summer 2017 | 1/6/2017 | N |
| College of Science and Engineering Summer Exchange Programme | China | City University of Hong Kong | Summer 2017 | 1/13/2017 |
N |
| Summer Engineering Research Internship for U.S. Students (SERIUS) | Singapore | National University of Singapore | Summer 2017 | 1/20/2017 |
N |
| Incoming Opportunity | Country | Partner University |
Term(s) | Deadline | Open |
| UW-Madison College of Engineering Summer Exchange Research Program (SERP) |
USA | Tokyo Institute of Technology | Summer 2017 | 2/15/2017 | Y |
Study abroad (credit-based) programs are also available through the International Engineering Studies & Programs and more broadly through International Academic Programs. An extensive database of research-based and professional internships are available through the International Internship Program. These opportunities are cross-listed in the IIP and IAP databases.
For inquiries regarding summer research opportunities for incoming international students, please contact Erin Gill, emgill@wisc.edu.