National Science Foundation's
2005 Research Experience for Undergraduates

2005 Research Experience for Undergraduates Participants

OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM

SCHEDULE AND SUPPORT

The ten week program runs from May 31 to August 5, 2005. All students will be housed in a UT dormitory, and the cost of the dormitory and meal plan is included in the program. Each student will be awarded a salary of $3,000 for the summer, and some travel funds will be available to help defray the cost of traveling to Austin.

REU participants take part in a field research expedition on a marine vessel

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Students in their sophomore or junior years of college, with strong credentials and majoring in chemistry, biology, geology, or an environmentally-related discipline, are encouraged to apply. Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

APPLICATIONS

The application for the summer program requires submission of an application form, an undergraduate transcript, two letters of recommendation from faculty at the undergraduate institution, and a one page (double-spaced) personal essay stating the applicant’s career goals and academic interests. These items should be sent to:

Dr. Jennifer Brodbelt
The University of Texas at Austin
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
1 University Station A5300
Austin, TX 78712-0165

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Jennifer Brodbelt, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas at Austin, jbrodbelt@mail.utexas.edu.