Description

Now accepting student applications for the 2026-2027 Undergraduate Twinning Program!

The Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center (CRESCENT)'s Twinning Program is a paid, year-long research opportunity for undergraduate students interested in the field of subduction zone science and natural hazards research.

Program Timeline:

• Fall 2026 to Summer 2027
  • Academic Year: work at your home institution with regular mentor meetings (virtual or in-person).
  • Summer: visit a mentor’s institution to continue research or conduct fieldwork.

Application Deadline: April 15, 2025

Available Projects (5 total - 1 student/project):

• 2 Remote Projects – Open to students from any U.S. institution
• 3 Local Projects – Designed for in-person participation (priority to students within ~1 hour of mentor institutions)

Why Apply?

• Work with two mentors from different institutions
• Gain hands-on, interdisciplinary research experience
• Receive 11 monthly stipends
• Summer travel funding
• Support to attend a major scientific conference

More information on the Twinning Program can be found here.

Project descriptions and application details can be found here. 

We look forward to your application!

Requirements

At the time of applying, you must:

• be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or its territories.
• be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program for the entirety of the 2026-2027 academic year. An undergraduate student is defined as a student who is enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree.
• be at least 18 years old by the start of the program (early-September).
• have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Recommended or lower with justification).

No prior research experience is required!