The Werth Industry Academic Fellowship Program

Werth IAF program applications

Open now through 2/15/26 — apply soon as spots will go quickly.

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November 1, 2025

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February 15, 2026

About the IAF Program

The Werth Industry Academic Fellowship (IAF) program within the Connecticut State College and Universities Center for Quantum and Nanotechnology (QNT) provides undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to conduct team-based interdisciplinary industry-motivated research in using nano and quantum technologies.

Werth IAF Summer Fellows participate in an 8-week full-time program where they conduct use-inspired research in collaboration with educators and industry professionals while exploring the business-related aspects of science and technology. Werth IAF Fellows are also provided the opportunity to work part-time on their projects during the Spring and Fall semesters.

Fellows participate in weekly business-related workshops, offered via a partnership with the SCSU School of Business.  Workshop topics include intellectual property, marketing, and patents. Students will gain knowledge of the technical aspects of industry-related research as well as the business aspects.

Read more about this program’s funding on the SCSU website

IAF Program students

Fast Facts

Dates:

Full-time: June 1, 2026 – July 27, 2026
Part-time: Spring and Fall semesters

Availability:

For the summer program, fellows must be available to participate full-time (35 hours per week) for the 8-week period.

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Additional Program Details

The selection of candidates is based on a personal statement (cover letter), resume, academic transcript, and one letter of recommendation.

  1. Official transcripts: Must be requested through your institution and submitted electronically to stem-ri@southernct.edu
  2. Letter of recommendation: Please provide the faculty member who is writing your letter of recommendation with at least 5 days notice. Request that the faculty member submitting the recommendation letter send to SCSU Innovation HUB at Innovation@southernct.edu with subject line “IAF recommendation for LAST NAME”
  3. Resume and cover letter/personal statement: Upload directly in the application

This program is open to highly motivated science students from SCSU, Connecticut Community Colleges, and New Haven area colleges and universities. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Depending on the program, each participant will receive a stipend of up to $5,000; (up to $3,000 during the eight weeks in the summer (June & July), up to $2,000 during the following fall and spring semester for work in the research labs.)

February 15, 2026

Contact the SCSU Innovation Hub at innovation@southernct.edu with any questions.