Our 2024 application window is now closed.
Please visit our 2024 mentor projects page for more information about anticipated research projects this summer.
To be eligible for the ESVI REU program you must:
• Be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident
• Be an undergraduate student, currently pursuing a baccalaureate or associate degree*
*Students graduating Spring/Summer 2024 (or earlier) are not eligible.
A completed ESVI REU application includes the following:
• A completed online application form, including responses to essay questions (see below).
• An unofficial transcript (uploaded during the online application process).
• Contact info for a reference letter provider (reference letters will only be requested for applicants in our final evaluation stage).
What questions are asked on the ESVI REU application?
An important part of the ESVI REU Application is the short answer/essay section, where we ask you to respond thoughtfully to 6 questions. There is no "right" answer for any of these questions - we want to hear what you have to say to help us get to know you better. We recommend that you prepare your application essays ahead of time and copy/paste these in the applicable text boxes in the ESVI REU Application form.
Applications will be carefully reviewed by the ESVI REU selection committee in February, at which time a letter of recommendation will be requested for top candidates (we will contact the recommendation letter provider indicated on your application). ESVI REU candidate selections will be made within the first two weeks of March and selected candidates will be sent an offer letter to participate in the 2024 ESVI REU Program at this time. Student applicants that are not selected will also be notified by March 31.
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