Non-U.S. Citizens

All non-U.S. citizens

Non-U.S. citizens selected for admission to the summer school still need to be approved to visit LANL. Approval in the DIVA (Database for International Visits and Assignments) is required. Students are not allowed to be on Lab property or receive fellowship payment until the DIVA is approved.

Be aware that approvals can 60-75 days to process, and may not be decided until right before the start of the summer school. In the unlikely event that a student does NOT receive DIVA approval, he/she will NOT be allowed to visit LANL, participate in the summer school, or receive the fellowship.

If the DIVA is denied, the student cannot be reimbursed for any expenses (e.g. travel, housing) that he/she has already incurred in preparing to attend the summer school.

Non-U.S. citizens enrolled at non-U.S. universities

In addition to the DIVA requirement above, non-U.S. citizens enrolled in graduate programs outside the U.S. who are selected for admission to the summer school need to apply for a visa to enter the U.S. to attend the summer school and be paid the fellowship.

LANL will sponsor the visa (prepare a document needed for the visa appointment), and will work with the student to apply, but the student will ultimately be responsible for submitting the application, paying all applications fees, and visiting the nearest U.S. embassy for his/her interview and to pick up the visa.

Note: if the visa is NOT approved, the student cannot receive the fellowship or be reimbursed for any expenses incurred in trying to obtain the visa.

We understand these rules make it difficult and more costly for non-U.S. citizens studying outside the U.S. to attend the summer school, so please be aware of them before applying.

Note that two additional letters of reference are required from non-U.S. citizens enrolled in graduate programs outside the U.S., as part of the application materials.

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