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The STORM REU application is open!
The STORM REU application is open!
Application Requirements
Application Requirements
A completed application form (see below)
One (1) letter of recommendation from a professor, supervisor, community leader, mentor, or another role who can provide insight regarding your skills, strengths, and work ethic.
A copy of your unofficial transcript from your current undergraduate institution.
Eligibility
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for STORM applicants must be
An undergraduate student currently enrolled in an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university
At least 18 years of age
A U.S. citizen or permanent resident
In addition, students must have at least one semester left of their undergraduate program at the time STORM starts.
Due Date
Due Date
The completed application form, letter of recommendation, and transcripts must be submitted by February 15, 2026 (11:59 pm ET)
Need Help?
Need Help?
If you have program-specific questions, please send them to summerresearch@aos.wisc.edu
If you need help with the NSF ETAP portal, please reach out to etaphelp@nsf.gov
The Application
The Application
The STORM REU application consists of a set of several essay and short(er) answer questions. All questions for which you will type a response have a 5000 character limit (~800-1000 words), but it is not important that you approach, or reach, this limit for any of your answers. To help you prepare your application for submission, the application questions can be accessed in advance here.
The application for the STORM REU is available through the National Science Foundation's Education and Training Application (ETAP) portal, which you can access below:
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