Eligibility

• Participants of CoRGGLE must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents 

• Applicants must be in good academic standing.  There is not a specific GPA requirement, although grades will be considered as one component of a holistic review of student accomplishments and goals

• Demonstrate an interest in pursuing graduate study;

• Have completed at least two semesters of college by the start of the Summer Research Program and either attended or graduated from college in that last 5 years without completing a graduate degree in the geosciences.

Scholar Expectations

Intellectual Curiosity— demonstrating a genuine interest in expanding academic knowledge in one’s field of study as well as keeping abreast of current scholarship .

Self-motivation & Communication— exhibiting the ability to work independently, initiate, inquire and contribute to the research project.

Responsibility— honoring time commitments and research obligations. Being accountable and reliable for one’s contribution of the research project.

Research Ethics— it is crucial that participants familiarize themselves with the ethical conventions in their fields and act accordingly. Participants must commit themselves to this process in an ethical and moral manner.