Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who is eligible to participate in STaRT@Rice?

Current Rice Social Sciences students, other Rice students, and students who are serious about applying to Rice as a Social Sciences graduate student are eligible to participate in the 2025 STaRT@Rice.

How much does it cost to participate in the STaRT@Rice?

Current Rice Social Sciences students must pay the one-time non-refundable $25 registration fee to participate. Students currently outside of Rice who are serious about applying to Rice as a Social Sciences graduate student may register for $175 ($25 non-refundable registration fee + $150 participation fee).

Are there scholarships to cover the STaRT@Rice participation fee?

There will not be any scholarships for this year's STaRT@Rice.

When is STaRT@Rice?

The 2025 STaRT@Rice will take place on October 3-5, 2025. Please check back later for more details on the workshop schedule.

Where will STaRT@Rice take place?

The program will be held mainly in Kraft Hall on the campus of Rice University. Parking information can be found at https://parking.rice.edu/.

Do I need to attend the entire time?

In order to get the most out of this program, we strongly encourage participants to attend as many program events and workshops as possible.

When can I apply?

Registration for the 2025 STaRT@Rice will open on August 18 and close on September 18.