In order for your SMURF application to be reviewed by the Committee, your application must include the documents listed below. Failure to adhere to this may disqualify your application. If you have any questions regarding the application process, send an email to smart_smurf@smart.mit.edu.(mailto:smart_smurf@smart.mit.edu?subject=SMURF%20Application)
1. SMART IRG
Select the Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) that fits your research interest (maximum 2, if applicable).
2. Project List
Identify a project within the SMART IRG that fits your research interest. If you have more than one interest, rank your preferences.
3. MIT-SMART Investigator
Select the MIT-SMART Investigator's name from the project you selected above. If you have more than one interest, rank your preferences.
4. Personal Statement and CV
Submit a 1-3 page statement describing why you would like to work on that particular project (i.e. provide some background information about yourself, include potential outcomes working on his/her project, goals, etc.). Please upload your personal statement and CV as one PDF document.
5. Transcript or Grade Report
Provide an electronic version (in pdf) of your most recent transcript or grade report (even if it is unofficial).
6. Referees
• Provide 2 referees. Your referee can be a faculty, or (senior) lecturer, or (senior) research scientist or a department supervisor from your home institution or a manager from an organization.
• Enter your referees name and university or organization's email address on the online form.
• Once you submit your application, your referee will receive an email asking them to submit their recommendation letter via our online portal.
• The letter they provide must be prepared using their official university or organization's letterhead.
• Deadline to submit the recommendation letter is 01 January 1970, Singapore time.
NOTE: For questions regarding the SMURF Fellowship, send an email to smart_smurf@smart.mit.edu.(mailto:smart_smurf@smart.mit.edu)
