Are you interested in research or graduate study abroad? The Fulbright US Student Program provides grants for one year of research, graduate study, or teaching English in 140+ countries. In the past, several Drexel medical students and biomedical graduate students have received the grant and spent a year doing research abroad, either in conjunction with their graduate research or as an EDGE year for between MD years 3 and 4.  This info session will provide details about the program, the Drexel application process, and tips for crafting a competitive application. Students from outside of DUCOM are welcome to attend and will still find the session useful.

Do you have questions about undergraduate research, fellowships, or enrichment programs? Drop-in hours are a chance to chat with staff and UREP Ambassadors and get answers to your questions. Open to all undergraduate students!

Nerd Night @ Drexel U is a quarterly event sponsored by Undergraduate Research & Enrichment Programs. This event features three informal talks by Drexel students about their research or other topics of interest. In between talks there are rounds of trivia. Come nerd out with us!

The Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provide grants of up to $7,000 to support American undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents with a minimum GPA of 2.8, planning to spend at least 8 weeks in one of the following countries: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam. Come learn about the award, support available for applicants, and tips for crafting a strong application.

Are you thinking about mentoring STAR Scholars this summer? Interested but unsure where to start? Come chat with faculty colleagues about demystifying STAR mentorship. Join us for a conversation with faculty, for faculty, about best practices in mentoring undergraduate researchers, and specifically how to successfully mentor students in Drexel’s flagship early undergraduate research program. Faculty conversation facilitators will guide two rounds of small-group conversation, after which there will be time for more informal conversation over snacks and drinks.

Are you interested in studying abroad? Are you a Federal Pell grant recipient? If you answered yes to both of those questions join us to learn about the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship. This opportunity provides funding for students of diverse backgrounds to study abroad in a country of their choice. During this information session we will review eligibility criteria and the application components.

Are you interested in studying abroad? Are you a Federal Pell grant recipient? If you answered yes to both of those questions, join us to learn about the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship. This opportunity provides funding for students of diverse backgrounds to study abroad in a country of their choice. During this information session we will review eligibility criteria and the application components.

This session will discuss a number of highly selective awards that fund graduating seniors and recent alumni to pursue graduate study abroad, including Fulbright, Marshall, Rhodes, Mitchell, Gates Cambridge, NIH Ox/Cam, Schwarzman, and McCall MacBain Scholarships. Attend this session to learn more about these awards and how to apply.

What would it be like to spend a year overseas, pursuing your interests on your own terms? The Fulbright US Student Program provides grants for one year of research, graduate study, creative projects, or teaching English in 140+ countries. This info session will provide details about the program, the Drexel application process, and tips for crafting a competitive application. Fulbright is open to US citizens who are current juniors, seniors, recent alumni, or graduate students in any major, but other undergraduates interested in applying in the future are welcome to attend. If you're graduating in this term or heading out on spring/summer co-op, never fear! Fulbright application support is still available to alumni and students on co-op via the UREP fellowships advisors. Attend the session to learn more about how to get started.

Do you have questions about the Gilman Scholarship? Do you need help with your application? UREP fellowships advisors will be available from 3-5pm to answer your questions and assist with your application materials. Learn more about the Gilman Scholarship at drexel.edu/fellowships/gilman.

Join us for our last Gilman Drop-In Advising hours before the award deadline to finish your final essay edits! UREP fellowships advisors will be available from 3-5pm to complete final proof reads and answer questions about the application process and applicant portal. Learn more about the Gilman Scholarship at drexel.edu/fellowships/gilman.