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NSF-IGERT GLOBES SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Summer, 2008
The Program: The GLOBES (Global Linkages of Biology, the Environment, and Society) program at the University of Notre Dame is pleased to sponsor a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program during the summer of 2008. GLOBES undergraduate research fellowships provide an exciting opportunity for students to be involved in cutting-edge research with the intent of providing real world solutions to global environmental and human health issues.
Program Activities: The program consists of 10 weeks of full-time research, developed and mentored by GLOBES fellows and faculty. Applicants are encouraged to contact faculty and fellows about potential projects before submitting applications; see GLOBES REU Projects Summer 08 for more information about current project offerings.
Other activities include a weekly seminar program and journal club, regular research lab meetings, workshops on career choices in the sciences, research ethics, problem solving, and scientific writing. Lastly, participants give formal presentations at the end of the summer REU Symposium.
Support: The award consists of a $4100 stipend and includes lab supplies, housing on campus, meals, and travel (travel amount up to $500).
Eligibility: Current sophomores and juniors, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, are eligible to apply; exceptionally well qualified freshman may be considered. Women, minority students, disabled students, and students from small colleges are encouraged to apply.
Application Materials: We will start to review applications materials March 1, 2008. Application forms can be found online and must include (1) a cover letter stating your career goals and research interests; (2) a completed application form; (3), an official transcript, and (4) two recommendation letters from science faculty. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Selection: Preference will be given to sophomores and juniors whose primary interest is a research career, and who will likely pursue a Ph.D. Notification of award will occur in late March.
Send Application Materials to:
Virginia Anderson
University of Notre Dame
Department of Biological Sciences
P.O. Box 369
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556-0369
Phone: (574) 631-3287
Email: g.anderso@nd.edu
If you need to express mail, only send via FedEx or UPS, not the US post office.
> GLOBES REU Project List - Summer 08