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Stanford Exposure to Research and Graduate Education (SERGE)

 

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In partnership with the Black Engineering Graduate Student Association (BEGSA), Stanford Engineering hosts select prospective graduate students for a fully funded, two-day, in person campus visit. The visit includes introductions to faculty, students, research labs, and campus life, as well as workshops on application preparation.

SERGE gives prospective graduate students the opportunity to learn about finding and conducting research, as well as a better understanding of the day-to-day realities of doctoral student life. Through workshops and application prep, participants can take actionable steps toward pursuing an advanced degree.

Competitive rising juniors and seniors, as well as recent graduates from public and private accredited colleges and universities who show great potential in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are encouraged to apply! Eligibility is limited to undergraduates studying at a U.S accredited institution within the United States.

Program Details

  • Selected scholars will gain exposure to life as a graduate student at Stanford Engineering through laboratory tours, introductions to graduate students, and networking sessions with Stanford Engineering faculty.
  • Academic workshops and panels during the visit will help prepare scholars to apply to Stanford Engineering, other top-tier graduate programs, and fellowship programs.

Program Eligibility

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Be a currently-enrolled full-time non-Stanford undergraduate student at an accredited public or private college or university located in the United States or have graduated with a bachelor's degree within the last two academic years (2024 or 2025) from an accredited U.S college or university.
  • Be a junior, senior, or student who graduated within the last two years.
  • Intend to apply to graduate programs within the next two cycles. Priority is given to students who intend to apply in the same cycle they participate in SERGE, e.g. a senior graduating in June 2027 who participates in SERGE in October and submits their application for admission in December 2026.
  • Be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better
  • Reside in the United States at the time of the program. Applicants who reside outside the U.S. are not eligible to apply.
  • Students who are currently enrolled in a master's program and meet all other eligibility requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • International students who are enrolled in or have received a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university and who fulfill all other eligibility requirements may apply.

Key Program Dates

  • The SERGE 2026 application portal is open from April 6, 2026 - May 31, 2026 @ 11:59pm
  • Program Dates: October 1, 2026 - October 2, 2026

Apply Here by May 31!

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Questions?

Email us at sergeprogram@stanford.edu for more information!