iSTEP 2012 Application

The deadline for iSTEP 2012 was November 6, 2011. Thank you to the CMU students who applied! This page is available as a reference for this year's applicants and future students applying to iSTEP.

Feel free to contact us at info@techbridgeworld.org or call +1-412-268-1289 with any questions on this program, our application process, or your application status if you applied for iSTEP 2012.


Contact Information


First Name
Last Name
Degree Program
Expected Graduation Year
Department
Campus
Phone Number
Email Address
Mailing Address

Short Answer Questions
1. Please describe your interest in this program and what you expect to gain from the experience.

Limited to 3000 characters (with spaces)
2. Please list any experience you have in the following categories. If you don't have experience in a category, please enter "none."

Each response is limited to 1000 characters (with spaces)

a. Technology development



b. Leading a team (leader) and being part of a team where you were not the leader (non-leader)



c. Written and oral communication



d. Marketing and/or media relations



e. International travel

3. Please highlight the strengths you will contribute to the iSTEP 2012 team.

NOTE: Mention any strengths you will contribute with regards to needs assessment, research, developing communities, ICTD (information and communication technologies for development), working with human research subjects, working in a globally-distributed team and working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Limited to 3000 characters (with spaces)

4. Considering the two projects described on the Current iSTEP page, tell us about your interest in these topics and suggest a solution for each project. Also explain why you chose these solutions.

NOTE: In this answer, we do not expect you to design the solutions the iSTEP 2012 team will deploy. We are looking for your creative ideas and your understanding of the problems.

Limited to 3000 characters (with spaces)

5. Do you have any restrictions with regards to work location? The iSTEP 2012 work locations are Ghana and Pittsburgh, U.S.

Limited to 1000 characters (with spaces)

References

We require two references fill out and submit online reference forms as a part of the iSTEP application. Click here for an example reference form. Upon submitting your online application, each of your identified references will receive an automated e-mail with your reference request and a unique link to your reference form. References' responses will be kept confidential. We prefer that applicants include references who are their academic and professional contacts rather than family, friends or other personal contacts.


Reference 1
Name
Title and Affiliation
Phone Number
Email Address
Why did you choose this person as your reference?
Limited to 250 characters
(with spaces)
Reference 2
Name
Title and Affiliation
Phone Number
Email Address
Why did you choose this person as your reference?
Limited to 250 characters
(with spaces)
 
 

Supporting Documents

Please submit documents in Word or PDF format. If you are unable to upload the requested documents through this website, please send them via email by the deadline to info@techbridgeworld.org.

No late supporting documents will be accepted.

Resumé
Please keep in mind we will share your resumé with our partners if you are selected for the program.
Academic Transcripts

Graduate students should also include their undergraduate transcript. Scans of originals or printouts are acceptable.

You can upload a PDF of your Carnegie Mellon Unofficial Academic Record:

  1. Log on to your Student Information Online (via The Hub).
  2. Click on "Your Grades" or "Academic Info". This can be found on the top left of the page.
  3. Find the "Unofficial Academic Record" section on the top right of the page.
  4. Click the PDF logo to generate a PDF of your Unofficial Academic Record.
  5. Save the PDF as "Lastname_UnofficialAcademic.pdf" (e.g. Teves_UnofficialAcademic.pdf).

Verification

I verify that I am in good academic and conduct standing with Carnegie Mellon University and I give the program organizers permission to check my academic and disciplinary records for any violation of community standards as part of the application process. I also certify that the information in my application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that if I am selected and confirm my participation in the iSTEP 2012 program I will be asked to complete a variety of paperwork in order to facilitate logistics associated with my participation in the program, such as forms related to payroll and applicable taxes, travel booking, emergency contact information, health insurance, intellectual property ownership, research compliance, etc.

Please feel free to contact us if you would like to know more specifics about these required forms before applying to the program.


Please click the Submit button once. Do not refresh or navigate away from this page. You will see a confirmation page once your application has been submitted. If you encounter any errors or do not see a confirmation page, please contact info@techbridgeworld.org or +1-412-268-1289.

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