Fellowship components are the same for both campuses unless otherwise noted.
Stipend | $6,500 |
Duration | 10 weeks (1 week of orientation and training, 8 weeks in lab, 1 week wrap-up). |
Travel | Round trip airfare or mileage. |
Room | Mix of doubles, triples, quads |
Board | Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided. |
Daily transportation | Connecticut - Daily van transportation to laboratory is provided. Maine - Students walk or bicycle to the laboratory except when raining. Transportation is also provided to students requiring mobility assistance. |
Bicycles | Recommended; are not provided by JAX. |
Work hours | Regular work hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. These hours may vary given individual research goals, experimental schedules, etc. |
Weekends | Generally reserved for formal and informal group outings and recreation. |
Sponsored trip | Joint campus Retreat at Medomak Family Camp in Washington, ME, June 20-22, 2025. |
Restrictions | Students must not hold other jobs or internships during the program. |