Apply to WINS

WINS 2024-2024 Application Dates

Application Opens: April 15th, 2024

Application Closes: June 3rd, 2024

Applicants Notified of Decision: by August 1st

Eligibility:

  • Must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior in CAS with a declared or intended STEM major
  • WINS scholars are expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and actively participate in research
  • Each WINS scholar will be required to apply for a Dean’s Undergraduate Research Fund grant and then to present their research findings at the annual Undergraduate Research Conference
  • Open to all students with a demonstrable commitment to advancing the inclusion of women in STEM at NYU and beyond, regardless of sex or gender identity

Application Requirements:

  • Complete the online application which includes the following:
    • Upload your current resume (titled as "LName, FName_Resume_WINS")
    • Upload your unofficial transcript (titled as "LName, FName_Transcript_WINS")
    • Respond to the following prompts: 
      • Please describe your current or intended major and why you chose it. (limit 150 words)
      • Please describe any research experience you may have had, and/or any research plans you have for the future. Describe the research questions that are of particular interest to you. If you have no prior research experience, explain the areas of science, math, engineering or computer science in which you would like to work and why. (limit 300 words)
      • Explain why you’re interested in creating a more diverse and inclusive environment for women in STEM both at and beyond NYU. Discuss how you envision taking on a leadership role on campus regarding women’s roles in the sciences, and how you might raise awareness generally about research in STEM fields among undergraduates. (limit 300 words)
      • Describe your future career plans and how being a member of WINS will help you reach your professional goals. (limit 150 words)   

Please contact cas.wins@nyu.edu with any questions.