Benefits and Applying
Benefits and Applying
CMOS+X NRT program will create a new generation of leaders in interdisciplinary CMOS+X semiconductor technologies for industry, government, and academia. We plan to engage 20 NRT funded Ph.D. trainees, together with 150 unfunded Ph.D. and MS trainees.
Benefits of CMOS+X NRT Traineeships
All Trainees receive:
- Conference travel support
- Research support
- Mentoring support and career coaching
- Access to technical trainings
- Access to professional skill trainings
Trainees with fellowships also receive:
- Ph.D. stipend support of $34,000 per year for up to 4 years
- Industry and academia internship opportunities
- Seed grant opportunity
- Short course teaching opportunity
- Travel support to visit Minority Serving Institutions to encourage networking and careers in academia
Training Opportunities
| Training Opportunities | Trainees with fellowship | Trainees without fellowship | Other students |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMOS+X Research | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Peer Mentoring & Faculty Mentoring | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Research Support | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Personalized Curriculum | ✓ | ||
| Travel Support | ✓ | ✓ | |
| National Lab & Industry Internships | ✓ | Eligible | |
| Travel to Minority Serving Institutions | ✓ | Eligible | |
| Short Course Teaching | Eligible | Eligible | |
| Seed Grant | Eligible | Eligible | |
| CMOS+X Journal Club | ✓ | ✓ | Open |
| Professional Skills Workshops | ✓ | ✓ | Open |
| Essential Skills Workshops | ✓ | ✓ | Open |
| CMOS+X Seminars | ✓ | ✓ | Open |
| Database Submissions | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible |
Application Details
Applicants should be existing RIT graduate students from the “Eligible graduate programs” or have already officially applied to the “Eligible graduate programs”.
Notification: Rolling
Application materials to submit:
- Complete application form
- RIT ID or Copy of email from RIT Graduate Admissions indicating your application is complete [Upload image or PDF file]
- Upload CV (3-page limit)
- Please upload your personal statement, describing why you qualify for the NRT Traineeship program (1-page limit). It should discuss your preferred research track and summarize your research and training plan.
Eligible Graduate Programs
To apply to become a Trainee, you must be an RIT student associated with one of the following eligible Ph.D. and M.S. on-campus programs in Rochester, NY.
In addition, to be considered for a Trainee position with a funded $34,000 fellowship, you must be a US citizen, national or permanent resident.