Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
The UTCRS Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) provides undergraduate engineering students the opportunity to participate in a research-intensive ten-week program. Participants selected for this program will work closely with faculty members, graduate students, and undergraduate mentors on selected research projects; students also have the opportunity to make short presentations to mentoring faculty and peers during program meetings. At the end of the program participants are required to create a formal research poster presentation of their results and of their experience at the end of the program, and submit a written, final report describing the results of their research.
Duration
June 1, 2024 – August 9, 2024 (10 Weeks)
Financial Support
The UTCRS will provide the selected summer research interns with a $6,000 stipend ($600/week) to cover travel, living expenses, and room and board for the duration of the program.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or a Permanent Resident of the United States.
- Have a GPA > 3.20
- Be a Junior or Senior undergraduate student who is not graduating before the end of the 2024 Summer Session.
To apply
Applications are submitted through the NSF ETAP portal, the link to this opportunity is provided below
Summer 2024 Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (REU) Program Application
If you are interested in participating in this educationally rewarding opportunity, you must submit a complete application packet to railwaysafety@utrgv.edu. The packet should consist of one PDF file that contains the following, in the order as they appear below:
- A completed and signed application form,
- Your current resumé,
- One letter of recommendation from one of your professional/academic references; this reference should be from an individual that can attest to your academic abilities (i.e. faculty member, research advisor, mentor, etc.), and
- Your transcripts (you can use your unofficial transcripts for submitting your PDF application file).
Application Window: 03/28/2024 - 05/03/2024 11:59 PM ET
Aspiring applicants should submit their application as soon as possible. Number of participants selected will be based on competitiveness of student applications received and available funding.
Questions or Concerns:
If you have any questions regarding the 2023 REU program or application submission, send an email to railwaysafety@utrgv.edu.