The Graduate School at Northwestern University's Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Success is pleased to announce that applications are now open for our 2024 Introduction to Graduate Education at Northwestern (IGEN), which will be held in person from Thursday, September 25 through Saturday, September 27, 2025.
The application deadline is Friday, June 14.
Introduction to Graduate Education at Northwestern (IGEN) is a program for rising juniors and seniors interested in doctoral study. IGEN provides an opportunity for prospective students to network with faculty, staff, and current students from doctoral programs.
IGEN is a fully-funded two-day program that includes accommodations and visits to Northwestern's Chicago and Evanston campuses.
IGEN 2025 Schedule
Thursday, September 25
| 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT | Student Arrivals and Check In |
| 2:30 – 4:00 PM CDT | Chicago STEM Program Tours FSM Clinical Psychology; Driskill Life Sciences; Neuroscience |
| 5:00 – 7:00 PM CDT | Welcome Reception |
Friday, September 26
| 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM CDT | Breakfast & Overview of Day |
| 9:30 – 10:30 AM CDT | Travel to Evanston campus |
| 10:30 – 11:30 AM CDT | Evanston Campus Tour |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT | Graduate Student Research Presentations |
| 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM CDT | Lunch & Learn with current TGS Graduate Students |
| 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CDT | Program/Department Tours |
| 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM CDT | Faculty Panel |
| 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CDT | Keynote Dinner |
| 7:00 PM CDT | Travel back to hotel |
Saturday, September 27
| 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT | Departures |
Eligibility requirements
- Interest in a PhD program at Northwestern University
- US citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient
- Undergraduate student or recent (2025) graduate
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Prior research experience preferred
- Students of all backgrounds are welcome to apply.