1 September 2025 to 31 December 2028
Facility for Rare Isotope Beams
America/New_York timezone

Dates and Selection process

Solicitation for Mentorship

Initial call to FRIB faculty

September 25

Projects Announcement

October 15

Announcement sent to CNRS

October 25

Application / Registration Opens

November 1 

Application Deadline

November 20

Selection  and Review 

November 25

Notice of acceptance  

November 25-28

FRIB - CNRS  Admin process initiated

December 1

Selection Committee

The committee consists of the IRL-NPA's core leadership and a key scientific liaison: 

  • IRL-NPA Director, 
  • IRL-NPA Co-Director, 
  • FRIB Scientific Representative (member of IRL-NPA Scientific Committee)

Evaluation and Selection Criteria

All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

Selection will be based on two main factors:

  • Individual Merit: A measure of your demonstrated abilities in nuclear physics-related STEM fields (assessed on a scale of 1 to 5). This includes your Research Aptitude (e.g., publications, conference presentations, software/hardware development) and Grades & Skills Alignment.
  • Project Alignment: How well your personal interests and career goals match the requirements of the available research projects.