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Application

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Deadlines

Application will be open on November 15, 2024.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early!

Deadline (Round 1) – February 1, 2025

Deadline (Round 2, subject to availability) – March 1, 2025

Applicant/Participant Eligibility

  1. Have an interest in and a desire to actively participate in ongoing research projects.
  2. Preference is given to students with at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA.
  3. Be a U.S. resident or a permanent resident.
  4. Major in STEM fields (preferred majors include construction science, construction engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, computer science, etc.)
  5. Have completed at least freshman year (30 hours) by spring 2025.
  6. Graduate no sooner than December 2025.
  7. Exceptions to the above (excluding graduation requirement and residency requirement) will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Application Packet Requirements

  1. Unofficial Transcript(s)
    • Both Texas A&M students and external applicants MUST upload most recent unofficial college transcripts.
    • Texas A&M applicants should submit the unofficial transcript (PDF version) found on the Howdy portal.
  2. Personal Statement (minimum 500 words)
    • What do you hope to gain from this experience, and what is/are your objective(s) in participating in a research program?
    • What are your career plans after completing your undergraduate degree?
    • Describe any previous or current research experience.
    • Describe your research area(s) of interests within your field/major.
    • Provide any other relevant information (student organizations, leadership, employment, honors, awards, etc.) that will help the selection committee in their decision.
  3. CV/Resume
  4. Up to Two (2) Recommendation Letters ( one letter at a minimum)
    • Recommendations should be provided by a professor or supervisor under whom you have studied, taught, worked and/or conducted undergraduate research. Your recommenders should be able to provide insight into your ability, potential and qualifications to succeed in a summer research program. Please have your faculty/supervisor submit their recommendations through this form.
  5. Completed Application

Review and Selection

All completed application packets will be carefully reviewed by the REU program directors.