We are currently not accepting applications for this program. We will announce a new call for applications in November 2022 for the next program, which will be held in El Paso/Las Cruces, May 28-July 22, 2023, preceded by one week of online meetings and workshops, starting May 22, 2023).
- Applicants must still be undergraduates when participating in the program.
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Major in social science field, related area or interdisciplinary program
- Applicants must be a US citizen, US national of Legal Permanent Resident
- Further details will be provided at the time of announcement of the call for new applicants.
What Students Get
- $5000 basic stipend
- for those students traveling from outside the region: return airfare and campus accommodation at NMSU or UTEP
- local transport and meals stipend of $1300
- books stipend of $200
- support for conference participation to present findings (up to $400)
- Training in the study of immigration and border communities, though presentations, workshops on research methods, field trips and collaborative community-based research projects
- Mentorship in completing a research projects, presenting and/or publishing results in academic venues, and guidance on applying to graduate school and/or careers in social science fields