Pathways Program Pre Application

The pre-application phase is the first step towards applying for this program. Only students who have submitted a pre-application will be considered for a full application.

Before you submit your pre-application, please be sure you understand the Program Elements and Eligibility Requirements, and have reviewed the available Pathways Mentors research interests and locations.

At this stage, we are asking you to provide some intitial feedback on where we may be able to find a best-fit match for your research interests. Please do not reach out directly to our listed research mentors at this time. We will facilitate introductions after the pre-application process.

After you submit this pre-application, we will be contacting you with further details, and to discuss your interests to ensure a good match between your graduate research program and RCN research.

Pre-applications are due by October 2, 2025, 11:59pm PT.

Pathways Pre-Application Form

Are you a US citizen, national, or permanent resident?(Required)
Graduate students who are citizens, nationals or permanent residents of the United States are eligible to apply. If you select "no", please do not continue with the rest of this application.
Name(Required)
Degree Being Pursued(Required)

Max 1000 characters

Preliminary International Research Interests

We will use the below information to match your interests with those of our host mentors. PLEASE DO NOT reach out to the potential host mentors at this time.
Preferred Research Location(Required)
Please select your top three research locations you are considering for this program.
Preferred International Mentor(Required)
Please select your top three research mentors you think would fit your research interest.
Please use this space to share the name of an international mentor who may not be listed here.
Max 1500 characters
Max 1000 characters
What is your Spanish language proficiency?(Required)

Note: you do not need to be able to speak spanish to participate in this program.
Can attend the required Spring (2026) online and Summer School in Cuenca (May 17-30, 2026)(Required)
Max. file size: 146 MB.