How to Apply
As a part of the MUSE Program Relaunch, there is a new form now open for submissions. If you would like to participate in the MUSE program, please apply using the new form to be considered. Be sure to prepare your résumé or curriculum vitae as a PDF file as part of the application. The form is for both undergraduate and graduate students interested in participating in the program.
Matching Process
Based on the information provided, undergraduate students will be matched preliminarily with potential graduate student mentors based on common research interests and the mentors’ preferences regarding the mentee’s year level. Each graduate student will be informed of their potential matches. Graduate students will have access to the résumés of all undergraduate students who could be their mentees.
Matched graduate students and undergraduate will arrange to meet in person or virtually to discuss interests and gauge if they are a good match. After meeting, each undergraduate student and graduate student must rate their potential match using the scale: 1 – not a match, 2 – somewhat a match, 3 – good match.
Participation in the MUSE program can start as soon as paired mentors and mentees agree on a start date. Ideally, participation is for two semesters. We are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Applications are due on March 15.
Students with potential matches will be notified and provided information via email by March 31.
*Note: If you submitted an application by February 16, 2025, you will be included in the matching for 2025-2026.
Please email engr-ugr@illinois.edu if you applied but no longer want to be considered for MUSE or for inquiries.