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Ball State Center for Emerging Media Design & Development Project

Applied research lab placement investigating user experience (UX) design, transmedia storytelling, and interactive public communication installations.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Postgraduate standing in interactive media, journalism, or software design
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 overall
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Design portfolio of interactive storytelling or transmedia narrative projects
Recommendation letters: Two faculty mentor evaluations

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: USD $11,000 project research stipend plus laboratory compute access
Application fee: USD $0
Tuition / joining costs: N/A (Funded media lab placement)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: April 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Ball State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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