The UNF REU
Program offers paid research training experiences in Coastal Biology to 10 undergraduate
students during a 10-week period from late May-late July. REU participants are paired with Coastal
Biologists at UNF and the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research
Reserve (GTMNERR) and conduct mentored research projects related to their
advisor’s expertise. Prior to this,
students will complete a 1-week orientation on performing research in Coastal
Biology to prepare them for their directed research projects. Students will also gain experience in science
communication by presenting the results of their project at a departmental-wide
research poster mini-symposium. Participants
will attend research seminars and workshops on career skills in science. Students may also have the opportunity to
present their research findings at professional conferences.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for participation in the 2017 UNF REU
program, students must be
- Enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate degree
- Available for the full duration of the program, from May 22nd to July 28th (some exceptions possible)
Freshman- and Sophomore-level science
students and students from minority groups underrepresented in science (African
Americans, Latinos and Hispanics, Native Americans, Native Pacific Islanders,
and Alaskan Natives) are especially encouraged to apply!
TRAVEL,
STIPENDS, AND HOUSING
Students participating in the REU program will
receive:
- Stipend of $5,000 over the 10-week period
- Free housing in a UNF dormitory and meals
- Support for transportation between UNF and their home institution
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE
Students interested in applying to the 2017 UNF REU
program can acquire information on the application procedure from the program
website. The deadline for applications
is March 20, 2017.
