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

Students 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 CSULB 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 CSULB.
• 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.