Eligibility

STEM CRU interns are eligible for hourly pay of $18.20 per hour during their first two years at Stanislaus State if they start as a Freshman OR if they are a Transfer student in their first year on campus. Students who meet the following eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply:

  • Students admitted to Stanislaus State as freshmen (in 1st 2 years) or first-year transfer that have a declared major in either Biology (or undeclared with a Biology interest), Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, or Physical Science.
  • First-generation college student or Pell Grant-eligible

Application

New applicants can apply for STEM CRU anytime throughout the year, but the hiring is most active in the month prior to each semester. Returning STEM CRU interns do not need to reapply each semester. However, they should have their faculty mentors confirm the continued collaboration with STEM CRU staff, and students will need to wait for their offer letter to continue with the paid internship.

The hiring window is closed for Spring 2025 but we are accepting new STEM CRU Applications throughout the year. The next available hiring window for Fall 2025 begins in mid summer. In the meantime, get a resume and cover letter ready to submit for the application completion.

STEM CRU Application

Tayler checks her specimens

Tayler B. shows some of the birds she catalogs for her research with Dr. Pirlo.

Anthony, Matthew, and Felicia on roof

From left:  Anthony C., Matthew P., and Felicity G., members of Dr. To's research group.

Updated: March 10, 2025