Qualifications for SPEAKS Trainees

SPEAKS is open to incoming and current full-time UCR Ph.D. students.
SPEAKS Fellow

  • Funded trainee position
  • Must be a full-time, domestic Ph.D. student (per NSF regulations)

A domestic student is defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident

Note: SPEAKS fellowships and travel funding depend on the continuation of NSF support.

SPEAKS Scholar

  • Full-time domestic or international Ph.D. student
  • Applicant is funded through sources outside of SPEAKS
How to Apply to the SPEAKS Graduate Student Research Traineeship Program

SPEAKS is a research traineeship designed to enhance your graduate education. It is not a degree-granting program. 
To participate, you must either:

  • Be accepted into a UCR doctoral program, or
  • Be a current UCR doctoral student in good standing

For Prospective or Incoming UCR Ph.D. Students:

  • Apply to your desired UCR Ph.D. program by the deadline set by that department
  • You do not need to wait for admission to apply to SPEAKS
  • Click the "APPLY NOW" button to submit your SPEAKS application

For Current UCR Ph.D. Students:

  • Click the "APPLY NOW" button to submit your SPEAKS application

Note: Space and funding are limited. Submitting an application does not guarantee selection.
Have questions? Contact the SPEAKS Program Coordinator, Melissa Jaunal, certtraining@ucr.edu

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