"I spent all four summers of undergrad working in the lab... I always felt like I was missing something from not experiencing living in a foreign country. I view this CESRI program as my second chance to taste studying abroad. And I will eternally be thankful for this opportunity."

- 2006 CESRI Fellow

Application

The 2008 CESRI competition is now closed.

Applications were due February 4, 2008.

Detailed Instructions

All applicants should review the detailed instructions on application procedure before beginning the online application. Please click here for the Application Instructions.

Application Form

The Summer 2008 application is an online web-based form with PDF printout. Two (2) references must be attached, along with transcripts.

Click here for the Foreign Language Self-Evaluation Form (Word DOC format). Print and complete this form assessing your language ability, if necessary. If you have alternate countries, complete this form for each of the languages necessary.

Click here for 2008 Reference Form (PDF format). Print it out and give to your referees to complete. Once completed by the referees, it should be enclosed (in a sealed and signed envelope) with your complete application.

All applicants must complete two steps when applying in the 2008 CESRI competition. First, the form must be submitted online using the web-based application. Second, all applications must be submitted in hard copy, with all supporting documents, to IIE's New York Office by the deadline. Refer to the Detailed Application Instructions for more information.

Sample Blank Application (PDF Format). Click here to see the paper form your application will print out onto. The online application system will auto-fill the form for you using the proper formatting.

Notification

IIE will notify all applicants as to their status before April 1, 2008. In 2007, applicants were notified on March 16th.