The application for the 2024-2025 F.I.R.E. (Forging Interest in Research and Engagement) Starters program is now open to Virginia Tech undergraduates (specifically, rising sophomores and/or students with junior standing, or students with at least 2 years remaining at Virginia Tech).
As a global land-grant institution, Virginia Tech is committed to serving individuals and society and improving the quality of life for all. The realization of this vision rests on our ability to advance transdisciplinary research that is informed by a diverse array of lived experiences. The purpose of the F.I.R.E. Starters program is to:
- increase diversity in undergraduate research at Virginia Tech,
- increase access to foundational research training,
- connect students with faculty research mentors, and
- prepare students for independent and collaborative research, competitive summer research opportunities, and other undergraduate research experiences.
Students in all disciplines – especially in the humanities and social sciences – are encouraged to apply.
The deadline for applications is April 15, 2024
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