OVERVIEW
Beginning
in 2013, the University of North Florida became one of the newest host sites
for the National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates
(REU) Program. 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 2024 UNF REU
program, students must be:
·
U.S.
Citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its possessions
·
Enrolled
in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate degree
(or planning on enrolling in such a degree program within a year).
- Available for the
full duration of the program, from May 20th to July 26th
(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 $5,500 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 2024 UNF REU
program can acquire information on the application procedure from the program
website. The deadline for applications is March
19, 2024.
See: http://www.unf.edu/coas/biology/coastal_biology/REU-Apply.aspx
ABOUT UNF
UNF
is a 40-year old, comprehensive public university situated on ~1,300 acres of
scenic timberland located 7 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean and 12 miles
southeast of the urban setting of downtown Jacksonville, FL. Because of its close proximity to the
Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway, the St. Johns River, and the
GTMNERR, UNF is uniquely suited to serve as a base for contemporary research in
Coastal Biology. For additional
information about UNF, visit www.unf.edu
Visit us at: http://www.unf.edu/coas/biology/coastal_biology/REU.aspx
