CNS Experiential Learning Summer Fellowship Deadline

CNS Summer Experiential Learning Fellowships (SELF) support undergraduate students in the College of Natural Sciences as they pursue domestic or international experiential learning opportunities—such as research or internships—during the summer. Both UT-affiliated programs and self-sourced experiences are eligible. Preference will be given to unpaid and underpaid opportunities.

Fellowship applications will be reviewed twice during the spring semester:

• Early review for non-UT experiences: Submit by March 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM
• Final deadline for all experiences: Submit by April 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM
• Decisions for UT-affiliated experiences will be made after the April 15 deadline

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a full-time, degree-seeking CNS undergraduate student
• Must graduate in Summer 2026 or later
• Home institution must be UT Austin
• Must secure confirmation of the experience before applying
• Domestic experiences must total at least 160 hours; international experiences must total at least 120 hour (No more than 40 hours per week)
• Fellowships cannot be awarded for FRI-related experiences
• Students may apply for funding for only one experience

The CNS SELF Fellowship Application for Summer 2026 will open in LASSO in November 2025.