Hello, This summer the Chicago Botanic Garden and affiliated institutions will host 10 REU interns (Research Experience for Undergraduates) with the theme of plant biology and conservation, spanning genomics to ecosystem levels of inquiry. Projects range from restorations, seed biology, genomics, phylogenetics, soil fungal communities, plant reproduction and community ecology. Students will gain both laboratory and field experience in addition to professional development opportunities. We'd like your help spreading the word to exceptional undergraduates who are excited about scientific inquiry and research.
Our program website http://www.cbgreu.org has information on program background, application process, and contact information. Participants should be U.S. citizens who will be enrolled as undergraduates in fall 2016. They will receive a stipend of $5,000 in addition to assistance travelling to Chicago. Room and board is provided at University Center downtown. The application deadline is February 1st , 2016 and the 10- week program starts June 13th, 2016. We encourage applications from students at non-PhD granting universities and minorities that are under- represented in biological fields. Students can find more information and apply at http://www.cbgreu.org, and questions can be directed to [email protected]. Thanks! Chicago Botanic Garden REU Experience [email protected]
