The IROP Faculty Advisory Committee looks for:

• A well-written proposal including a clear statement of the research question, project design, and approach/methodology.
• A clear explanation of how the following will be acquired during the year prior to the research experience including:
  • adequate knowledge of culture and language
  • appropriate background knowledge & research skills
  • sufficient knowledge of resources & contacts at site
• Consideration of cultural/language barriers or time constraints
• Safety (guided by U.S. State Department travel advisories and the UNH International Travel Risk Review Committee; see http://www.unh.edu/cie/policy-international-travel-risk-review-itrr and international coordinator Prof. Murphy with your questions and/or concerns)
• Emotional and intellectual maturity of student
• Student ability to represent UNH favorably abroad

Criteria for Faculty Review of IROP Applications >>

Notification

All applicants and their faculty mentors will be notified in writing within four weeks after the application deadline.