The International Institute for BioSensing (IIB) encourages U of M graduate students to apply to the PACK international Research Fellowship Program. PACK is an NSF-funded international research fellowship opportunity for graduate students (U.S. citizens and permanent residents only) to conduct research at the University of Kiel, Germany. The fellowship provides support for travel, lab fees, and boarding. In addition to research, selected students have the opportunity to attend relevant courses at University of Kiel, receive exposure to entrepreneurship training, and participate in professional development activities.
IIB will host an informational session about the PACK International Research Fellowship tomorrow, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 1 p.m. CST in Walter Library room 575. In person and virtual (Zoom) options will be available. More information about the program and how to apply, visit the PACK Fellowship website.
Applicants can be from any science or engineering discipline. Examples of research areas may include but are not limited to:
- Functional electrical and magnetic ceramics, polymers, and metals
- Imaging techniques including microscopy, diffraction, and spectroscopy
- Electrical and magnetic measurements
- Neuroscience and neuroimaging
- Electrical and magnetic composites
- Signal processing, low-noise circuits, or energy harvesting
If you have any specific questions, please contact Sadie Spicer at sco3@psu.edu.