STRI-REU Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Research Experience for Undergraduates 2014 Program Dates: Jun. 9-Aug. 15 Application deadline: March 30
We are currently recruiting applicants for the Research Experience For Undergraduates in Integrative Biology (REU-STRI) program 2014 (http://www.stri.si.edu/reu/english/). This 10-week summer program is directed to 3rd or 4th year undergraduates enrolled in the traditional life science departments (e.g. biology, ecology, botany, etc.), as well as, engineering, mathematics, and computer science departments. We also encourage applications from groups under-represented in the sciences. Applicants must be US or Latin American citizens or permanent residents (See eligibility criteria here http://www.stri.si.edu/reu/english/elegibility.php). This unique internship opportunity offers airfare, housing, food allowance, and a $5,000 USD stipend. If you would like to apply, you should first browse through the list of potential mentors and project descriptions and identify up to three distinct projects/mentors that align with your own scientific interests here (http://www.stri.si.edu/reu/english/REU%20projects%20and%20mentors%20summary_2014.pdf). There is no need to contact the mentor before submitting you application. Interested students must fill out the application form found here (http://www.stri.si.edu/reu/english/REU_internship%20application%20form.pdf). All application materials, with the exception of the recommendation letters, must be compiled into a single electronic pdf file. The file should be named as follows: SURNAME_FIRST INITIAL_REU.pdf and sent to [email protected] For further questions about the application process please contact us: [email protected] or check our website (http://www.stri.si.edu/reu/english/) and program flyer: http://www.stri.si.edu/reu/english/STRIInternshipFlyer2014.pdf Phone: (507) 212-8281 or from USA: (202) 633-4700 x28281
