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Application Procedure


We are now accepting applications for the Summer 2008 REU program. The deadline for the submission of application form and all supporting materials is April 16, 2008. Acceptance notifications will be mailed by May 5th, 2008.

Eligibility: REU participants must be undergraduate students and must be citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States or its possessions and be in their junior or senior years preferably.

We especially encourage applications from members of groups underrepresented in science and engineering, and from students enrolled at institutions where research opportunities are limited.

Procedure: If you want to apply to the REU program, you should

  • Complete and submit a short application form, which can be downloaded here.

  • Submit a one-page personal statement of career objectives as part of the application process.

  • Submit a copy (official or unofficial) of your college transcripts.

  • Arrange for recommendations from two college professors (in math, science, or engineering) to be sent directly to the REU Program Coordinator (or sealed in an envelope along with your application package).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mail the application, personal statement, college transcripts and recommendations to:

Please Please mail the application form and materials to:

Dr. Sylvia Thomas
Summer 2006 REU Program
College of Engineering
University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, ENB 118 
Tampa, FL 33620

Electronic submissions are also accepted if preferred. Please e-mail them directly in pdf format to Dr.Sylvia Thomas .

Evaluation: In evaluating applications, we consider the following criteria:

  • Academic achievement, as demonstrated by college performance.

  • Previous research. Experience carrying out scientific research is not a prerequisite for admission to the program. However, prior experience may be a considerable asset for some of the REU research projects offered each summer.

  • Career objectives. We seek participants who will make good use of the opportunity provided by the REU program. A primary goal of the National Science Foundation REU program is to help students make informed choices concerning scientific careers, such as the decision whether or not to pursue a graduate degree, or selection between possible sub-fields of study.

  • Letters of recommendation. These provide valuable information about applicants' accomplishments and potential for independent scientific research.

 
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.