How to Apply

PREM is currently accepting student applications.

For additional information, please contact Professor Michael Peterson at Michael.Peterson@csulb.edu.

Benefits of the Program

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ who become PREM scholars are eligible for the following opportunities:

  • The opportunity to conduct original research with faculty mentors in Material Science and to interact with professors and graduate students at both Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and OSU.
  • Employment as a research assistant.
  • Support for summer research.
  • Opportunities to interact with outstanding researchers at OSU through summer research experiences and site visits.
  • Opportunities to present research at national and international conferences (all expenses covered by the program).
  • Training in preparing a competitive application package for applying to graduate and Ph.D. programs in Material Science.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹.
  • Major in physics, biochemistry, chemistry or mathematics.
  • Have identified a research group of interest (See: Research Overview).
  • Committed to participating in the program for 12-24 consecutive months.
  • U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident.
  • Committed to attending a Ph.D. program after graduation.

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National Science Foundation

The Partnership for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) program between Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹State University, Long Beach and The Ohio State University is supported through a grant from the National Science Foundation (grant no. 2122199).