Host Universities
Host Universities
The Big Ten Academic Alliance and the FIGURE Network have partnered together to create the International Research Experience Partnership (IREP). IREP allows students enrolled in a FIGURE Network CMI program to apply for short-term, non-credit bearing, unpaid research opportunities at participating Big Ten Academic Alliance universities.
Big Ten universities offer more than 1,850 different programs of study and the Big Ten Academic Alliance has a nationally-renowned portfolio of dynamic programs and initiatives that enrich the offerings available to students, faculty, and administrators at each university.
When you join a Big Ten Academic Alliance university, your opportunities expand exponentially across the breadth of the member universities.
Host Universities--Spring & Summer 2023
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign is in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana in east-central Illinois, near
the cities of Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis. The University is a world leader in
research, teaching and public engagement, distinguished by the breadth of programs, broad academic
excellence, and internationally renowned faculty.
Indiana University
Indiana University attracts students from
around the globe who want the ideal college experience—great traditions, a gorgeous campus, international
culture, Big Ten sports, and an active academic climate. Innovation, creativity, and academic freedom are hallmarks
of IU Bloomington and its world-class contributions in research and the arts.
University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is
a major national research university located on a 1,900-acre campus in Iowa City in southeast Iowa, on the Iowa
River. The University has world-renowned research programs in genetics, hydraulics, and speech and hearing, and
has recorded
major innovations in agricultural medicine, biocatalysis, biomedical engineering, biomedical sciences, and
pharmacology education.
University of Michigan
World-class faculty. Groundbreaking research. An exceptional health system. Beautiful surroundings. A robust
cultural life. Welcome to the University of Michigan, a place with a storied past and a boundless future. The
University of
Michigan invites you to explore the diverse and vibrant community that makes The Michigan Difference come
to life.
Global Michigan--FIGURE Network Info.
Michigan State University
Michigan
State University is one of the top research universities in the
world—on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to
nationally ranked and recognized academic residential colleges and
service-learning programs, we're
a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes
and artists, scientists and leaders.
University of Minnesota
The University
of Minnesota-Twin Cities is
world-renowned for its great academics, great opportunities, great location, and great value. As a member of the
esteemed Association of American Universities, the University of Minnesota is proud to offer the highest
quality academic programs to students in a vibrant campus community.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The
University of Nebraska–Lincoln is one of the nation's leading teaching
institutions and a research leader with a wide array of grant-funded
projects aimed at broadening knowledge in the sciences and
humanities. Offering a unique combination
of success, support, collaboration, community, balance, and
possibilities UNL is a place where students can thrive and excel.
Northwestern University
Northwestern
University combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that
transcends traditional academic boundaries. Northwestern University provides students and faculty
exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth in a setting enhanced by the
richness of Chicago. Northwestern's 10 graduate and professional schools offer more than 100 graduate degree
programs.
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Sciences and Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Materials Sciences and Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
Ohio State University
The
Ohio State University
is one of America’s largest and most comprehensive institutions. Students select from 170 undergraduate
majors and more than 250 master’s, doctoral, and professional degree programs. Rated one of the
nation’s top-20 public universities, the Ohio State University is further recognized by a top-rated
academic medical center and a premier cancer hospital and research center.
Pennsylvania State University
The Pennsylvania
State University is a world-class public research university with a broad mission
of teaching, research, and public service. Ranked as one of the world’s
top universities, Penn State serves more than 98,000 students and
attracts nearly $850 million
in research support annually. Through its 24 campuses, which
include a medical college, two law schools, an online World Campus, and a
school of graduate professional studies, Penn State also generates more
than $17 billion in economic impact.
Rutgers University
Rutgers, The State University of New
Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution
of higher education. Established in 1766, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the
United States.
More than 69,000 students and 22,500 full- and part-time faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at
Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest
standards of
excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to providing services, solutions, and clinical care
that help individuals and the local, national, and global communities where they live.
Rutgers' flagship--Rutgers University-New Brunswick--is ranked among the world's top 80 universities, and is also an Association of American Universities (AAU) institution. Rutgers' School of Engineering is built on a commitment to fostering the integration of education and research to achieve transformational innovation that is ethically responsible and sustainable.
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Staff Contact
Laurel Rosch
Project Coordinator
Programs Team
Email: laurel.rosch@btaa.org