Application opens on September 28, 2026, and closes on October 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM. 

• First-year or new transfer student (started at JMU in Fall 2026)
• Transfer student in good academic standing (minimum GPA of 2.0)
• Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at JMU at the time of application and in the Spring 2026 semester
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Students will gain essential research skills while being involved in a faculty mentorship. Along with these, students will be paid $1,000 stipend for their work in the program.

• Complete the hiring process before joining the program. The requirements are listed here. Hiring will take place in December. 
• Starting January 21, 2027, work an average of 5 hours per week on your project for 16 weeks under the supervision of a FYRE mentor. Specific working hours will be negotiated between faculty mentors and student researchers.
• Complete all assigned program assessment measures and participate in the FYRE Symposium in Fall 2027.
• Complete the online self-guided Fundamentals of Research Skills training program.

In the application form, you will review the list of available research projects and select up to three you might like to be involved in. If a faculty member who has submitted a project recommended you to apply, choose their project as your first choice. Complete the application form below. 

Additional details about the FYRE program are available in the online application.

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