Environmental MicroplasticREU Application

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Summer 2025 Environmental Microplastic REU Application

REU Online Application

The Environmental Microplastic REU application is available through the NSF Education & Training Application (ETAP) portal.

Deadline

Completed application materials for Environmental Microplastic REU undergraduate positions must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, February 24, 2025. Applicants will be notified of decisions by March 10, 2025.

Application Procedure

The online application asks students to provide:

  • Contact information,
  • Academic information (with upload of an unofficial college/university transcript(s)),
  • Two thoughtfully composed statements of interest and academic goals:
    • In 1600 characters or fewer, describe what motivates your interest in science, what led you to apply to this REU site, and what you hope to gain from the REU experience.
    • In 1600 characters or fewer, describe the most important skills, perspectives, and experiences you bring to your research team.
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  • Names and contact information for two faculty or academic mentors who we may contact for a letter of recommendation. Please make sure to seek permission from your recommenders before submitting their names. After reviewing your application, we will contact recommenders directly.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students (first-year, sophomore or junior) working toward a degree in STEM with an interest in environmental science are encouraged to apply. Prior research experience is not required. Participants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

In our REU program, we are committed to the success of each participant and mentor, and are dedicated to building a welcoming, inclusive environment that allows each person to bring their full self to their work, explore new ideas and take risks.

We are committed to:

  • Be a diverse community of people with ideas and approaches that make a difference locally, national and globally.
  • Develop solutions, processes, and knowledge for all people. We embrace the vision that diversity in our program generates better learning outcomes, better citizens, and better scientists.