Can I apply to more than one of the available ASAP internships?

Yes. You will need to complete distinct application materials as required for each opportunity and submit them separately to each project's listed contact. 

Is the application deadline the same for all of the internship opportunities?

Yes. All application materials, including the ASAP Personal Information Form, must be submitted no later than 11:59pm on Friday, February 28th, 2025.

I’ll be graduating this May; am I eligible for ASAP?

No. Students in good standing at the end of the summer institute may have the opportunity to continue work on their internship project through the fall semester. Therefore, you will need to have at least one semester left in your undergraduate journey to be eligible for ASAP.

Will the summer institute take place in person or virtually?

For summer 2025, the ASAP Summer Institute will take place in person on Princeton University's campus. During the Summer Institute, interns may choose to live in on-campus housing provided by the program or commute to campus regularly for workshops, internship responsibilities, and community activities.

Interns who select to live on campus during the Summer Institute will have their housing covered by the ASAP program during that period. Commuting students will receive funds in the amount of $250 per week to put toward summer housing and/or transportation (for example, NJ Transit pass, personal vehicle mileage and tolls, Über or Lyft fare, etc.) costs. Parking will be available at no charge on Princeton’s campus.

How many days a week will I need to commute to campus in the summer?

Commuters should be prepared to come to Princeton University's campus 5 days a week during the summer institute.

We will host mandatory in-person workshops will take place three days a week from 1:30-5:00 pm to support your internship experience. Additional time that you need to spend on campus will depend on the circumstances of your internship placement, as some internships may require regular in-person interaction while others may be done more remotely.

Be sure to discuss these requirements with the supervising mentor during your interview and, if selected, before the summer begins.

How are mentoring assignments decided? Will my internship supervisor also serve as my mentor throughout the Summer Institute?

Before the ASAP application period begins, Princeton faculty and staff members design projects that are tailored for ASAP interns. We call those faculty and staff members "supervising mentors" in recognition of their dual role as the project supervisor and as a mentor for the ASAP intern. Some internships, particularly on the Professional Pathway, may involve multiple projects that will be supervised by different individuals in the unit or organization at Princeton that is hosting the internship. In such cases, the supervising mentor will meet weekly with the ASAP intern and serve as the primary point of connection between their unit and the ASAP program.

Will all interviews happen after the application deadline?

Not necessarily. Projects that require interviews as part of their application process may invite you to an interview at any point after you have submitted a complete application. Therefore, you may be contacted for an interview ahead of the application deadline. 

Please note, not all internship placements will require interviews. 

Will interviews be virtual or on site at Princeton University?

It depends. Most interviews will take place virtually. To learn about the interview protocol for any particular ASAP internship, reach out to the contact person listed with the internship description.

The program covers $1,000 in project-related expenses for the student's research or professional experience, how do I access those fund?

Funds are available for research or professional development expenditures that are mutually agreed upon by the ASAP intern and their supervising mentor. To access funds, those two individuals must email the ASAP Director together with a description and budget for the proposed expenditure. The Princeton unit sponsoring the internship will manage purchases made during the Summer Institute. To access research or professional development funds during the academic year, contact the ASAP Director.

If I complete the free GRE course throughout the Summer, will ASAP pay for me to take the test?

Yes. The ASAP program will cover one Graduate Record Examination (GRE) registration fee (by direct payment or reimbursement) for any ASAP interns who attend, participate actively, and complete all assignments in the optional GRE prep course provided as part of the Summer Institute.