The VFP supports teams comprised of one faculty member and 2 – 3 undergraduate students, who undertake hands-on research at PPPL during the summer months. The VFP faculty applicant (students do not apply directly) works collaboratively with the VFP program manager to identify a mutually beneficial research area amenable to collaboration between the applicant and a PPPL research scientist. 

Please visit the WDTS VFP Website for more information

Application: October 16, 2024 to January 8, 2025. 

Faculty interested in the VFP should apply online. 

Link to Frequently Asked Questions

Directions for student applicants will follow through feedback to the application of the VFP faculty applicant. If the VFP application is accepted, your institution may be responsible for requesting supplemental funding from NSF to support the team's participation.

Information about PPPL’s past VFP collaboration

For additional information, please email Deedee Ortiz at [email protected].