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Call for applications

Thank you for your interest in the REPU program!

 

We are looking for applicants who ideally will still be enrolled as university students after completing the internship. However, we encourage talented senior students in their 9th semester to also apply. In all cases, we expect at least B2-level English proficiency and prior strong extracurricular research experience. We seek students who demonstrate critical thinking, the ability to interpret and explain scientific data, motivation for professional growth, and clear communication of complex ideas. Candidates should also align with REPU’s values, show a commitment to giving back to the Peruvian scientific community, and possess the maturity, resilience, and initiative to thrive in a research environment with minimal supervision.

 

To be considered for the 2026 cohort, please complete and submit the application form no later than June 22, 2025. As part of the application, you will be asked to upload your resume and personal statement, which requires signing in with a Google account.

 

 

 

When assigning internships, we aim to make the best possible match between the mentees’ interests and our network of mentors. Some potential research topics that may be offered in this year’s cohort are listed below by academic branch:

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  • REPUbio: biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, bioinformatics

  • REPUcs: deep learning, neural networks, medical imaging

  • ecoREPU: plant and animal evolutionary genetics/genomics, limnology

  • REPUphys: particle physics, plasma physics, quantum information, quantum optics, molecular dynamics, condensed matter physics, astrophysics

  • REPUchem: azeotropic mixtures, colloidal systems, optical sensors

  • nanoREPU: films for power electronics, nanoscintillators, exoskeletons​

Important:

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  1. All parts of this application must be written in English. This includes written responses, uploaded documents, and any submitted videos.

  2. Before applying, please read the Terms and Conditions. If you have any questions or concerns during the process, feel free to reach out to us at repu@repuprogram.org

  3. Please, follow the instructions of each question (i.e. word limit). Not following these guidelines will result in a lower score on your application.

  4. Invitations to interviews will be sent in July. For the REPUcs branch, selected applicants will first be invited to a coding interview before proceeding to the interviews.

Applicant's profile

Students who are willing to apply to the program at any of the six branches must meet the following requirements in addition to the technical knowledge specified per branch. Successful candidates usually:

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  • Have completed the third year of a STEM undergraduate program at a Peruvian university by the start of the internship.

  • Have prior strong research experience in a laboratory setting (classwork projects do not qualify).

  • Have an advanced level of English, with the ability to engage in scientific discussions and write academic documents. No certification or exam is required, as the entire application process will be conducted in English

  • Demonstrate maturity, resilience, and initiative to thrive in a research environment with minimal supervision.

  • Share a strong commitment to advancing scientific and technological capacity in Peru and show enthusiasm for contributing to the long-term sustainability of the REPU community.

  • Applicants to REPU must hold a passport that is valid through the duration of the internship (at least until April 2026). 

    • Note: To proceed to the second stage of the admissions process (interviews), applicants must provide proof of a valid passport by July 2025. REPU reserves the right to revoke an offer of admission if a mentee is unable to begin their visa application before December 2025 due to delays in their own paperwork. In the event that the internship is postponed due to visa processing or host university administrative delays, the applicant acknowledges that REPU is not responsible for such delays.​

Application stages

The application process for the REPU Program is divided into two qualifying rounds, each of them requires both English and Spanish proficiency. The results after each round are notified by e-mail, for which a constant check on the e-mail inbox and spam is recommended. The final results will be published through our social networks, as well as any changes in the deadline.

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1st round: All applicants will be required to fill out a questionnaire, upload a resume, a personal statement, and a short video about themselves.

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2nd round: Candidates who pass the first round will be invited to an online interview conducted entirely in English. This interview will involve a discussion of a scientific article. For those applying to the REPUcs branch, a coding interview will be conducted prior to the main interview to evaluate technical proficiency.

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