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First Year Research in Engineering Experience

The First Year Research in Engineering Experience (FYREE) program is a paid research internship that provides early hands-on research experience and mentoring within the engineering sciences for first-year Dartmouth undergraduate students and prospective engineering majors.

The application cycle will open on September 29, 2026.

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Overview

Two Dartmouth Engineering undergrad students perform research experiments at a lab bench.

During the program, FYREE students are paired with engineering faculty and take part in active research in their labs.

  • FYREE projects span two consecutive terms over the winter and spring.
  • Participation takes place through a part-time paid internship. Students earn $16.25 per hour and spend about 8–10 hours per week.
  • FYREE interns present a poster at the Wetterhahn Symposium held annually in May with other Dartmouth undergraduates involved in scientific research.
A professor helps orient Thayer undergraduate students in her lab.

Benefits

  • Get hands-on research experience
  • Learn important life and work skills
  • Explore possible career paths
  • Network with scientists and engineers
  • Connect with the Dartmouth Engineering community

How to Apply

FYREE and Early Research Access in the Sciences (ERAS) share an application and interview process. Applications are only accepted during the fall term. Once matches are made, students will be notified whether they are in the FYREE program or Dartmouth ERAS and will receive onboarding instructions from the appropriate program staff.

Students who arrange their own research experiences with faculty outside of the matching process are not eligible for either program.

Application process and timeline

Review the application process and apply from the Dartmouth ERAS website.

  • ERAS/ FYREE Information Session (in person): September 29
  • Student profile form opens: September 29
  • Interview period (one month): September 29–October 26
  • Students send their preference form: October 27–29
  • Match period: November 4–6
  • Match notifications: November 6

Student Spotlight

Iroda Abdulazizova '26 with Dartmouth Engineering professor Peter Chin

Exploring the Roots of Intelligence

Professor Peter Chin welcomed first-year students into his LISP Lab, which seeks to understand the neuroscientific basis of intelligence.

Learn more about their research

Contact

Christiane Buessard
Undergraduate Engineering Program Manager
christiane.s.buessard@dartmouth.edu