HOW TO APPLY
QUALIFICATIONS
The program is open to rising seniors in the state of Michigan. Aspirnaut interns must be 16 years of age or older by the start of the program. There will be at least six high school interns in the 2025 cohort.
An excellent academic record and participation in a wide range of extracurricular activities are highly regarded but are not the sole criteria for the selection process.
Any U.S. citizen or resident alien (green card) who is a high school student (with junior standing) at any Michigan high school at the time of the fellowship is welcome to apply.
If you are under 18, your parent or legal guardian will also be contacted to acknowledge that they are aware that you applied to the program and that they approve of your participation if you are selected.
APPLICATION
To apply:
Fill out the LSI Aspirnaut Application Form on Interfolio (below)
Upload Academic Transcripts: Upload a current copy of your high school transcript(s) via the online system.
Note: Transcript files should be named with the following structure: "Last Name, First Name - 'Name of School' Transcript" (ex. Jane Smith = Smith, Jane - Kearsley High School Transcript)
Two Letters of Recommendation: Enter the names, email addresses, and a personal message for each of the two reference letter writers who agreed to submit letters on your behalf for the system to request letters of recommendation.
You can submit your application before all recommendation letters are received, but all requests for letters must be sent out before your application can be reviewed.
One letter writer should be a teacher who has worked with the student preferably in biology, chemistry, or general science.
The other letter writer can be another teacher, employer, or other mentor who can speak to the student's ability to succeed in our program.
Letter writers should be able to speak to the student's ability to think scientifically, solve difficult problems, overcome challenges, work independently and on a team, and general attitude in a rigorous training environment.
To request a letter of recommendation select 'Add File', followed by 'Request a Recommendation'. There you can add your recommenders' contact information and send a formal email requesting a letter of recommendation.
Funding may be subject to federal and/or state income taxes. It is the sole responsibility of the individual hired as a Perrigo Fellow to investigate the impact, if any, of their pay on student financial aid, personal income tax or any similar situation.
Applications for the 2025 program are now open through February 16, 2025.
