Academics

Non-degree Visiting Student Research

We welcome students from other institutions to come to the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering to conduct research with us. 

If you’re interested in becoming a non-degree visiting student researcher, familiarize yourself with our faculty and their research areas. Then, reach out to a faculty member to inquire about the possibility of joining their lab as a non-degree visitor.

After a faculty member invites you to join them as a non-degree visiting student researcher, you will be contacted by a member of the Dean of Students Office with information regarding next steps. If you have questions, contact us at pme-admissions@uchicago.edu.  

For more information on non-degree visiting student researcher status at the University of Chicago, see the University of Chicago Student Manual.

Prospective graduate non-degree visiting student researchers must be prepared to provide the following:

  • A CV (include this in your initial outreach to the faculty)
  • A personal statement describing your research interests
  • Your most recent academic transcript
  • The name of the PME faculty member who ultimately invites you to join their lab as a visiting student researcher
  • A completed PME non-degree visiting student application (obtained once a formal invitation is offered by a faculty member)

International students

To apply for a student visa, prospective international graduate non-degree visiting student researchers who are not US citizens or permanent residents must also provide the following:

  • A copy of your passport ID page
  • Proof of English-language proficiency TOEFL or IELTS test scores are acceptable, or an examination by interview may be arranged
  • Documentation of all financial support for your study at the University of Chicago. Furthermore, international visitors need to demonstrate access to funds of at least $6,570 per quarter

International visitors should review the information on the visa application process provided by the University’s Office of International Affairs, including health insurance requirements.

Prospective undergraduate non-degree visiting student researchers should review our Research Experiences for Undergraduates page. We welcome you to apply for research positions for the summer term.

Undergraduate non-degree visiting student researchers must provide the following:

  • A personal statement describing your research interests (include this in your initial outreach to the faculty)
  • Your most recent academic transcript
  • The name of the PME faculty member who is inviting you to join their lab as a visiting student researcher
  • A completed PME non-degree visiting student application (obtained once a formal invitation is offered by a faculty member)

International students

To apply for a student visa, prospective undergraduate non-degree visiting student researchers who are not US citizens or permanent residents must also provide the following:

  • A copy of your passport ID page
  • Proof of English-language proficiency TOEFL or IELTS test scores are acceptable, or an examination by interview may be arranged
  • Documentation of all financial support for your study at the University of Chicago. Furthermore, international visitors need to demonstrate access to funds of at least $6,570 per quarter

International visitors should review the information on the visa application process provided by the University’s Office of International Affairs, including health insurance requirements.

Tuition and fees

As a non-degree visiting student researcher, you must pay tuition and fees. This includes a student services fee covering health services and other on-campus services. You are also required to either purchase health insurance through the University or provide documentation of existing coverage.