{"id":1305,"date":"2013-08-12T15:44:16","date_gmt":"2013-08-12T19:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cdl\/?page_id=1305"},"modified":"2025-12-12T11:23:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T16:23:38","slug":"apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cdl\/sdll\/for-students\/apply\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Assistant Application"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>NOTE: the SDLL is currently accepting applications for Spring 2026 and Summer 2026.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fill out the form below to apply to the SDLL. Feel free to email us with any questions at sdll@bu.edu. We look forward to reading your applications!<\/p>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">var gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,initializeOnLoaded:function(o){gform.domLoaded&&gform.scriptsLoaded?o():!gform.domLoaded&&gform.scriptsLoaded?window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",o):document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",o)},hooks:{action:{},filter:{}},addAction:function(o,n,r,t){gform.addHook(\"action\",o,n,r,t)},addFilter:function(o,n,r,t){gform.addHook(\"filter\",o,n,r,t)},doAction:function(o){gform.doHook(\"action\",o,arguments)},applyFilters:function(o){return gform.doHook(\"filter\",o,arguments)},removeAction:function(o,n){gform.removeHook(\"action\",o,n)},removeFilter:function(o,n,r){gform.removeHook(\"filter\",o,n,r)},addHook:function(o,n,r,t,i){null==gform.hooks[o][n]&&(gform.hooks[o][n]=[]);var e=gform.hooks[o][n];null==i&&(i=n+\"_\"+e.length),gform.hooks[o][n].push({tag:i,callable:r,priority:t=null==t?10:t})},doHook:function(n,o,r){var t;if(r=Array.prototype.slice.call(r,1),null!=gform.hooks[n][o]&&((o=gform.hooks[n][o]).sort(function(o,n){return o.priority-n.priority}),o.forEach(function(o){\"function\"!=typeof(t=o.callable)&&(t=window[t]),\"action\"==n?t.apply(null,r):r[0]=t.apply(null,r)})),\"filter\"==n)return r[0]},removeHook:function(o,n,t,i){var r;null!=gform.hooks[o][n]&&(r=(r=gform.hooks[o][n]).filter(function(o,n,r){return!!(null!=i&&i!=o.tag||null!=t&&t!=o.priority)}),gform.hooks[o][n]=r)}});<\/script>\n                <div class='gf_browser_gecko gform_wrapper gform_legacy_markup_wrapper gform-theme--no-framework' data-form-theme='legacy' data-form-index='0' id='gform_wrapper_5' ><form method='post' enctype='multipart\/form-data'  id='gform_5'  action='\/cdl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1305' data-formid='5' >\n                        <div class='gform-body gform_body'><ul id='gform_fields_5' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below'><li id=\"field_5_1\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_5_1\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex'  >Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row' id='input_5_1'>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_5_1_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_1.3' id='input_5_1_3' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_5_1_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>First<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_5_1_6_container' class='name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_1.6' id='input_5_1_6' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_5_1_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Last<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                        <\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_5_2\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_5_2\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_5_2' >Email<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_email'>\n                            <input name='input_2' id='input_5_2' type='text' value='' class='medium'    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                        <\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_5_3\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-phone field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_5_3\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_5_3' >Phone<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_phone'><input name='input_3' id='input_5_3' type='text' value='' class='medium'    aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_5_4\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_5_4\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_5_4' >Year<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_select'><select name='input_4' id='input_5_4' class='medium gfield_select'    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" ><option value='Freshman' >Freshman<\/option><option value='Sophomore' >Sophomore<\/option><option value='Junior' >Junior<\/option><option value='Senior' >Senior<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_5_5\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_5_5\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_5_5' >What school are you in?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_5' id='input_5_5' type='text' value='' class='medium'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/> <\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_5_6\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_5_6\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_5_6' >Major(s)<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_6' id='input_5_6' type='text' value='' class='medium'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/> <\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_5_7\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_5_7\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_5_7' >Minor(s)<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_7' id='input_5_7' type='text' value='' class='medium'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/> <\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_5_8\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_5_8\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_5_8' >Which semester are you applying for?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_select'><select name='input_8' id='input_5_8' class='medium gfield_select'    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" ><option value='Spring 2026' >Spring 2026<\/option><option value='Summer 2026' >Summer 2026<\/option><option value='Fall 2026' >Fall 2026<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_5_16\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_5_16\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_5_16' >Are you available to work in-person in Boston (examples of in-person work sites include the SDLL on campus and the Museum of Science)<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_select'><select name='input_16' id='input_5_16' class='medium gfield_select'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_5_16\"  aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" ><option value='Yes' >Yes<\/option><option value='No' >No<\/option><\/select><\/div><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_5_16'>We are prioritizing RAs who are able to work in-person!<\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_5_17\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_5_17\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_5_17' >Are you able to commit at least 8 hours of work per week?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_select'><select name='input_17' id='input_5_17' class='medium gfield_select'    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" ><option value='Yes' >Yes<\/option><option value='No' >No<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_5_18\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_5_18\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_5_18' >Are you able to work at least two semesters in the lab?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_select'><select name='input_18' id='input_5_18' class='medium gfield_select'    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" ><option value='Yes (Spring + Summer)' >Yes (Spring + Summer)<\/option><option value='Yes (Spring + Fall)' >Yes (Spring + Fall)<\/option><option value='No' >No<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_5_19\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_5_19\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_5_19' >Are you able to commit at least 3-4 weekend days (Sat or Sun) throughout this semester to help run studies and recruit participants at the Boston Museum of Science?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_select'><select name='input_19' id='input_5_19' class='medium gfield_select'    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" ><option value='Yes' >Yes<\/option><option value='No' >No<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_5_9\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_5_9\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_5_9' >List all psychology or relevant courses you have completed and grade received:<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_9' id='input_5_9' class='textarea medium'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_5_10\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_5_10\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_5_10' >Describe any research or other relevant experience you have (please include any experience working with children):<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_10' id='input_5_10' class='textarea medium'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_5_11\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_5_11\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_5_11' >Why are you interested in this position?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_11' id='input_5_11' class='textarea medium'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_5_12\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_5_12\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_5_12' >Please list any other skills (e.g., Photoshop, statistical programs, languages spoken fluently):<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_12' id='input_5_12' class='textarea medium'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_5_15\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_5_15\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_5_15' >The SDLL values having lab members with diverse lived experiences. This can mean many things -- race, ethnicity, gender identity, culture, class background, disability, first-generation in college, or other life experiences that are underrepresented in STEM. If you feel comfortable, please let us know about what underrepresented perspectives you might bring to the lab. Note that responses will be visible to current lab members, but will not be shared beyond that group.<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_15' id='input_5_15' class='textarea medium'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_5_14\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-fileupload field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_5_14\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_5_14' >Please upload your resume or CV:<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_fileupload'><input type='hidden' name='MAX_FILE_SIZE' value='104857600' \/><input name='input_14' id='input_5_14' type='file' class='medium' aria-describedby=\"gfield_upload_rules_5_14\" onchange='javascript:gformValidateFileSize( this, 104857600 );'  \/><span class='gfield_description gform_fileupload_rules' id='gfield_upload_rules_5_14'>Max. file size: 100 MB.<\/span><div class='gfield_description validation_message gfield_validation_message validation_message--hidden-on-empty' id='live_validation_message_5_14'><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_5_20\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gsection bu_google_recaptcha_section field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_5_20\"><h2 class=\"gsection_title\"><\/h2><\/li><li id=\"field_5_21\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-html bu_google_recaptcha gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_5_21\"><div class=\"g-recaptcha\" data-sitekey=\"6LeGxkEjAAAAAK4nzHZn3a_6jB2ELSN935WrVBfC\"><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n        <div class='gform_footer top_label'> <input type='submit' id='gform_submit_button_5' class='gform_button button' value='Submit'  onclick='if(window[\"gf_submitting_5\"]){return false;}  window[\"gf_submitting_5\"]=true;  ' onkeypress='if( event.keyCode == 13 ){ if(window[\"gf_submitting_5\"]){return false;} window[\"gf_submitting_5\"]=true;  jQuery(\"#gform_5\").trigger(\"submit\",[true]); }' \/> \n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='is_submit_5' value='1' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='gform_submit' value='5' \/>\n            \n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='gform_unique_id' value='' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='state_5' value='WyJbXSIsImQ5Y2U2OGUxNzE1OTZlYjZkN2E4MzI4YmJhNDVlODY3Il0=' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='gform_target_page_number_5' id='gform_target_page_number_5' value='0' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='gform_source_page_number_5' id='gform_source_page_number_5' value='1' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' name='gform_field_values' value='' \/>\n            \n        <\/div>\n                        <\/form>\n                        <\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\ngform.initializeOnLoaded( function() {gformInitSpinner( 5, 'https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cdl\/wp-content\/plugins\/gravityforms\/images\/spinner.svg', true );jQuery('#gform_ajax_frame_5').on('load',function(){var contents = jQuery(this).contents().find('*').html();var is_postback = contents.indexOf('GF_AJAX_POSTBACK') >= 0;if(!is_postback){return;}var form_content = jQuery(this).contents().find('#gform_wrapper_5');var is_confirmation = jQuery(this).contents().find('#gform_confirmation_wrapper_5').length > 0;var is_redirect = contents.indexOf('gformRedirect(){') >= 0;var is_form = form_content.length > 0 && ! is_redirect && ! is_confirmation;var mt = parseInt(jQuery('html').css('margin-top'), 10) + parseInt(jQuery('body').css('margin-top'), 10) + 100;if(is_form){jQuery('#gform_wrapper_5').html(form_content.html());if(form_content.hasClass('gform_validation_error')){jQuery('#gform_wrapper_5').addClass('gform_validation_error');} else {jQuery('#gform_wrapper_5').removeClass('gform_validation_error');}setTimeout( function() { \/* delay the scroll by 50 milliseconds to fix a bug in chrome *\/  }, 50 );if(window['gformInitDatepicker']) {gformInitDatepicker();}if(window['gformInitPriceFields']) {gformInitPriceFields();}var current_page = jQuery('#gform_source_page_number_5').val();gformInitSpinner( 5, 'https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cdl\/wp-content\/plugins\/gravityforms\/images\/spinner.svg', true );jQuery(document).trigger('gform_page_loaded', [5, current_page]);window['gf_submitting_5'] = false;}else if(!is_redirect){var confirmation_content = jQuery(this).contents().find('.GF_AJAX_POSTBACK').html();if(!confirmation_content){confirmation_content = contents;}setTimeout(function(){jQuery('#gform_wrapper_5').replaceWith(confirmation_content);jQuery(document).trigger('gform_confirmation_loaded', [5]);window['gf_submitting_5'] = false;wp.a11y.speak(jQuery('#gform_confirmation_message_5').text());}, 50);}else{jQuery('#gform_5').append(contents);if(window['gformRedirect']) {gformRedirect();}}jQuery(document).trigger('gform_post_render', [5, current_page]);gform.utils.trigger({ event: 'gform\/postRender', native: false, data: { formId: 5, currentPage: current_page } });} );} );\n<\/script>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NOTE: the SDLL is currently accepting applications for Spring 2026 and Summer 2026.\u00a0 Fill out the form below to apply to the SDLL. Feel free to email us with any questions at sdll@bu.edu. We look forward to reading your applications!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3324,"featured_media":0,"parent":152,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cdl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1305"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cdl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cdl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cdl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3324"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cdl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1305"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cdl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1305\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9677,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cdl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1305\/revisions\/9677"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cdl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/152"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cdl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1305"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}