Undergraduate Twinning Program
Information for Students
Student applications for the 2027-2028 Twinning Program will open late January/early February 2027
Kickstart your geoscience journey—apply to the Twinning Program! Gain paid, year-long research experience, mentorship, and professional development in subduction zone science and hazards research.
Twinning Program Requirements
At the time of applying, you must:
- be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or its territories.
- be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program for the entirety of the 2027-2028 academic year. An undergraduate student is defined as a student who is enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree.
- be at least 18 years old by the start of the program (early-September).
- have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Recommended or lower with justification).
No prior research experience is required!
Application Instructions
Applications for the 2026-2027 Twinning Program are closed.
Applications open annually around February and close April 15 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time.
- Carefully read the 2027–2028* project descriptions to find projects that best match your interests. *Projects will be announced late January/early February 2027.
- Complete the application using the link below. You will select:
- Your first-priority project, and
- Optional second and third priority if you wish to be considered for multiple projects.
Required Materials:
Please have your official or unofficial transcripts in PDF form ready to attach to the application.
Questions? Please contact GEI Program Manager Shannon Fasola (sfasola@uoregon.edu).
