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The 2025 fall application cycle for 4RS consultant positions is now open! Apply by submitting the form below

Name

First Name

Last Name

School Email

Phone Number

University you are attending or are a Post-Doctoral fellow at:

Degree Program:

What is your predicted graduation date?

YYYY

What is the official title of your degree/what department is your program housed in? (Example: Human Genetics PhD program in Pitt School of Public Health)

What are your research interests?

Do you have any prior and relevant business or leadership experiences/education? If yes, please provide a short description (This question will not be taken into account in the context of your interview/position offer. It is not an issue if 4RS would be your first business centric opportunity).

Why are you interested in joining the Fourth River team, and what do you hope to gain from the experience?

4RS requires participation in the training day during Bootcamp 1.0, along with attendance of a series of 5 or 6 professional development sessions throughout the fall (These events will be held every week after Bootcamp 1.0, dates TBD). Can you confirm your attendance for these events?

Yes

How did you hear about Fourth River Solutions? (select all that apply)

Flyer

Email from your department

Word of mouth from a Fourth River Solutions member

Word of mouth from non-Fourth River Solutions member

Other

Are you a U.S citizen or permanent resident?

Yes

Membership FAQ

Who can join 4RS?

All graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with appointments at universities in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area are welcome to apply to 4RS.

What qualities do you look for in an applicant?

Our ideal candidate has a desire to gain experience outside of their classical training, strong leadership experience, and a demonstrated interest in business.

What is the typical time commitment for 4RS?

When on an engagement, we expect our consultants to devote 8-10 hours of time per week to that project. These engagements typically last 6 weeks.

Is prior business experience required?

No! While prior business experience is always appreciated, we provide training opportunities to all of our new members to familiarize themselves with business concepts, principles, and strategies.

My question is not listed here. Whom can I contact?

If you have additional questions, please visit our Contact Us page.

4RS Consultant application / Fall 2025