EMERGE is an annual program that exposes a cohort of diverse students from across the nation to select Michigan Engineering doctoral programs by hosting a funded visit to the University of Michigan.

October 17-19, 2024 | Ann Arbor, MI

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EMERGE is an in-person event that will allow participants to learn what it takes to be a successful Michigan Engineering doctoral student and future leader in their discipline by:

  • Learning about the Michigan Engineering full-funding model for PhD programs;
  • Attending activities in their department(s) of interest that will best prepare them to navigate the admissions process;
  • Networking with diverse deans, faculty, staff, students, postdoctoral fellows, and alumni;
  • Touring world-class facilities across the broader UM campus; and
  • Learning more about Michigan Engineering’s vision (e.g., equity-centered engineering) and values will help them assess alignment with their personal and professional goals.
Associate Dean Lola Eniola-Adefeso
People-First Engineering

Participating Departments

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil & Environmental Engineering
  • Industrial & Operations Engineering
  • Materials Science & Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Robotics

Eligibility

  1. Demonstrated interest in pursuing a Ph.D. degree in engineering.
  2. Junior or senior standing, wanting to apply for Fall 2025 or Fall 2026 admission.
    • Prospective students who have recently graduated with a bachelor’s or are currently pursuing a master’s degree are also welcome to apply.
  3. Have a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
  4. Are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or undocumented student with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA).
  5. Meet one or more of the following criteria:
  • Attended a minority-serving institution (link); 
  • Come from an educational, cultural, or geographic background that is underrepresented in graduate study in their discipline in the United States or at the University of Michigan;
  • Have demonstrated a sustained commitment to diversity in the academic, professional, or civic realm through their work experience, volunteer engagement, or leadership of student or community organizations.
    • By commitment to diversity, we mean efforts in the U.S. to reduce social, educational, or economic disparities based on race, ethnicity, or gender or to improve race relations in the U.S.
  • Have experienced financial hardship as a result of family economic circumstances;
  • Are a first-generation U.S. citizen, or are the first generation in their families to graduate from a four-year college

Application Components

  1. Application form
    • Demographic Information
    • Education Information
    • Graduate Program & Research Interests
  2. Unofficial transcript
  3. Resume/CV
  4. Personal Statement (optional)

Applicant Notifications

  • Applicants will be notified of their application status by email;
  • Selected applicants will subsequently receive details about the program schedule and travel accommodations.

Deadline to apply
September 13, 2024 11:59 PM (EST)

2024 DEADLINE HAS PASSED

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