Application

We are currently not accepting applications for Summer 2024.

Please look at the Projects and Mentors page. Those listed have openings to host undergraduate REU students in 2023. As part of the application, you will be able to indicate the labs you are interested in.

Application Components:

You will need the following information ready to complete the application form. 

(1) Unofficial transcript (pdf) with Fall 2023 grades if possible.

• • Please name the file LastName_Transcript.pdf (e.g "Lopez_Transcript.pdf").

(2) In a word processing application, precompose answers to the two prompts below (max characters 1200 each):

• • Please describe why you are interested a research experience in Chemistry this summer.

  • Please state your long-term academic and career goals (to the best of your knowledge now).

(3) Resume or CV (max 1 page). Resumes should include:

• • post-secondary educational institutions attended with dates 

Ex: Awesome Community College, Nice place, State         Fall 2022-present

• • if any, research and/or teaching experience (e.g. TA Gen Chem lab or tutoring algebra)

  • university clubs or extracurricular science activities (e.g. Chemistry Club)

  • any other information relevant to the application

     Please name the file LastName_Resume.pdf (e.g "Lopez_Resume.pdf").

(4) Two letters of recommendation.

• • Please arrange to have two letters of recommendation sent by a faculty member in math or science. Fill out this Letter Request Form (click on arrow to right of form to open in a new window). When you fill out this form, an email will be automatically sent to your letter writer with directions.