3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 From: SZ4D <jsaux@xxxxxxxx> *2026 US & Chile Exchange Program - Application Launches June 1st - Save the Date!* SZNet <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.sz4d.org/about-sznet__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!f9KJIcs2_EHCoIh2MCpQBdHeA6865iCi0TYvSR28ibbZVkbl7qg77qvjUZ9oQ5Kzb5O8z9GPIBnmiynUdPrpNY0Dyw$>, the international collaboration component of SZ4D <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/sz4d.org__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!f9KJIcs2_EHCoIh2MCpQBdHeA6865iCi0TYvSR28ibbZVkbl7qg77qvjUZ9oQ5Kzb5O8z9GPIBnmiynUdPp8s7wxBA$>, is launching the third edition of the SZNet US & Chile Exchange Program <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.sz4d.org/2024-student-exchange__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!f9KJIcs2_EHCoIh2MCpQBdHeA6865iCi0TYvSR28ibbZVkbl7qg77qvjUZ9oQ5Kzb5O8z9GPIBnmiynUdPoelVMHyQ$> . *The participant application portal will be launched on June 1st, 2025*. Learn more and get involved below! *Application Opens: *June 1, 2025 *Application Closes:* October 1, 2025 *What is the US & Chile Exchange Program?* This US & Chile Exchange Program connects students and early career scientists (within 3 years of receiving their last degree) based in the US or Chile with host institutions in the partner country that align with their research interests. Through this program, participants receive support from SZNet to conduct a month-long, independent research project at a host institution of their choice. The program is designed to expand opportunities for emerging scientists while fostering international collaboration. Learn More <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.sz4d.org/2024-student-exchange__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!f9KJIcs2_EHCoIh2MCpQBdHeA6865iCi0TYvSR28ibbZVkbl7qg77qvjUZ9oQ5Kzb5O8z9GPIBnmiynUdPoelVMHyQ$> *Information for Applicants* Students and early-career scientists interested in applying can explore the list of interested hosts <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.sz4d.org/2024-student-exchange*host-institution-list__;Iw!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!f9KJIcs2_EHCoIh2MCpQBdHeA6865iCi0TYvSR28ibbZVkbl7qg77qvjUZ9oQ5Kzb5O8z9GPIBnmiynUdPrOioLXJw$> on our website. Hosts will be added on a rolling basis through June 1st, 2025. We strongly encourage interested participants to connect with hosts who align with their research interests *before* the application period opens to start developing a research project. Applicants will need to submit both a short project description, and a letter of collaboration from their chosen host as part of their application. The application timeline and requirements are available on the program webpage. The participant application will open on *June 1st 2025*. Program Timeline and Application Requirements <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/sz4d.org/2024-student-exchange*description__;Iw!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!f9KJIcs2_EHCoIh2MCpQBdHeA6865iCi0TYvSR28ibbZVkbl7qg77qvjUZ9oQ5Kzb5O8z9GPIBnmiynUdPoebHPRCA$> *Weâ??re still looking for hosts!* SZNet is seeking scientists at US and Chilean institutions to *host a student or early-career scientist as part of the 2026 SZNet US-Chile Exchange Program*. Host registration <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGbagcr3ZcNjYSSZBD1Xtmz729vcAcs88VKYQIYYq3VuRQ4w/viewform?usp=dialog__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!f9KJIcs2_EHCoIh2MCpQBdHeA6865iCi0TYvSR28ibbZVkbl7qg77qvjUZ9oQ5Kzb5O8z9GPIBnmiynUdPo_-jNuSA$> is open now through June 1, 2025. Registration takes less than 10 minutes and is open until June 1st, 2025! Register to be a host <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.sz4d.org/host-information__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!f9KJIcs2_EHCoIh2MCpQBdHeA6865iCi0TYvSR28ibbZVkbl7qg77qvjUZ9oQ5Kzb5O8z9GPIBnmiynUdPrljL0frA$> With any questions, please reach out at contact@xxxxxxxx. 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 ------------------------------