REU Opportunity Summer 2018: “Research Experience for Undergraduates in 
Chihuahuan Desert Biodiversity”

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Department of Biological 
Sciences invites applicants for the NSF sponsored Research Experience 
for Undergraduates (REU) in Chihuahuan Desert Biodiversity.  This is a 
10 week summer program.  The goal of this program is to provide 
undergraduate students with experience in hypothesis-driven 
collaborative research utilizing field based and/or laboratory methods 
and fully engage students in projects associated with the ecology and 
evolution influencing Chihuahuan Desert biodiversity.

The program provides:
• High quality research experience in ecology and evolutionary biology 
in the field and/or lab • Research opportunities at the Indio Mountains 
Research Station (IMRS), a 40,000 acre facility controlled by UTEP as 
well as other CD field locations • One-on-one and group mentoring from 
active research faculty in multidisciplinary fields • Training in 
bioethics and other relevant professional skills

The program includes
• $5500 stipend for 10 weeks
• Housing in shared apartments and field station 
• Travel reimbursement of up to $600

For more information on the program, research projects or to apply 
please visit: http://science.utep.edu/cdb-reu/

Enquiries: [email protected]

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