I-RAISE Applications Now Open for Second Cohort

Are you seeking a unique career path combining your academic interests with real-world experience? Look no further than the Iowa Research Administration Internship Student Experience (I-RAISE).

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What is I-RAISE?

I-RAISE is a cross-institutional program designed to build a robust regional research administration workforce. Led by Iowa State University, this NSF-funded initiative partners with several Iowa colleges to prepare both undergraduate and graduate students for careers in research administration.

Program Highlights

  • Comprehensive Training: Participate in a classroom-based research administration bootcamp and summer internship at Iowa State University.
  • Hands-on Experience: Gain additional mentored internship rotations at your home institution.
  • Career Opportunities: Explore an alternative academic career path in high demand across various sectors.
  • Diverse Skill Set: Leverage skills from various majors, including engineering, accounting, writing, and political science.
  • Networking: Connect with peers and professionals across Iowa.

How to Apply

The deadline for student applications is 5:00 pm, Friday, January 31, 2025. Don't miss this chance to kickstart your career in research administration and contribute to Iowa's research and innovation landscape. 
For more information and to apply, visit research.iastate.edu/iraise/ and join an upcoming virtual information session to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Upcoming Seminars: 
12/4/24 @ 10:00 - 11:00 am
12/12/24 @ 2:00 - 3:00 pm
1/14/25 @ 2:00 - 3:00 pm

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NSF LogoThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Award No.2242763