The Network
32 institutions with dedicated support for rural students.
A path
for every student
AI-enabled access to career advancing opportunities.
The Gap
For most students, that hidden network is a barrier to entry. VergeSci bypasses this by aligning students to opportunities tailored to their interests.
The Platform
AI-powered recommendations to help you surface the events, opportunities, and people that fit your interests.
Natural Language Search
Identify labs, positions, events, and people using natural language.
Opportunities
Uncover positions and funding personalized to you.
Events Feed
Remain up-to-date on events happening throughout the Rural Initiative network.
Academic Community
Connect, communicate, and share directly with the research community.
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How It Works
From initial curiosity to landing an opportunity.
Create
Upload your resume and your profile auto-populates instantly.
Discover
Our AI system recommends the people and positions that fit your interests.
Connect
Reach out, engage with others, and launch your college career.
About The Rural Initiative
A national network for access to higher education
32 institutions interconnected to expand the opportunity for small-town and rural students nationally. Together, they help students reach college and thrive once they arrive.
A direct look into research, and the work that shapes careers across all disciplines.
VergeSci currently hosts thousands of faculty from the University of Chicago. Through our partnership with The Rural Initiative, students from all member institutions can gain access to VergeSci.
Find the position that's looking for you.
If your school participates in The Rural Initiative, you already have a way in.