Research Experiences for Undergraduates

Biology and Physical Sciences Programs

June 2, 2013 to August 10, 2013

Program

The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, offers paid summer internships for qualified undergraduate students to conduct research projects with AMNH scientists either in evolutionary biology,physical sciences, or linked to specific individual research projects. Included in the program are a general orientation to the Museum and a series of weekly meetings at which students discuss their research, present informal progress reports, and participate in discussions and seminars as well as graduate and research career opportunities. At the conclusion of the internships, students deliver oral presentations of their work and prepare publication quality research papers.

Links to Projects

·  Biology Projects for 2013:

·  http://rggs.amnh.org/pages/academics_and_research/reubio

·  Physical Sciences for 2013 (includes Earth and Planetary Sciences and Astrophysics): http://research.amnh.org/physsci/reu2004.html

Deadlines

·  Biology: February 10, 2013

·  Physical Sciences: February 1, 2013

Eligibility

The program is open to all students who are U. S. citizens or permanent residents, in any four year undergraduate degree program.Non-U.S. citizens may not apply.
Funding

Pending the approval of federal funding, successful applicants will receive a stipend, while dormitory housing on a nearby university campus, or an equivalent housing stipend, will be provided together with a subsistence allowance. Based on need, travel costs to and from New York City are also covered.

Application Process

·  Applications must be completed online. The link is: https://myrggs.amnh.org/Applicant/ApplyOnline_Login.aspx

·  All documents must be submitted online. No paper will be accepted.

·  The online application and documents must be uploaded to our website by 11:59pm, EST on February 1, 2013 for Physical Sciences and February 10, 2013 for Biology. (extended deadline)

Documents Required

1)  Project Choices and Statement of Interest: Select the specific projects that you want to work on in Biology OR Physical Sciences. Complete a 1-page statement of interest.

2)  References and Course work: List 2 references. Do NOT provide reference letters. We will only contact references for finalists. Also, submit a list of course work relevant to the specific project.

3)  Unofficial Transcripts: Go to your institution’s website and download a copy of your transcript. Turn it into a PDF or Word 93 document and upload to our server.

4)  Other documents: You may upload other documents in support of your application.