Research Experience for Undergraduates

These Research Experience for Undergraduates programs seek to provide participants with training in an active, research-oriented environment normally unavailable at the undergraduate level. The foremost activity is the research project, lasting the duration of the program so that the students can produce concrete results and conclusions. Unlike many other REU programs around the country, these REU programs strive to give participants enough time for research to merit co-authorship of a scientific paper. As a result, most of the programs demand an 11-week minimum stay. The application is a common form in which you will have the chance to indicate which program you prefer. If you want us to help you get accepted to other summer research programs (we get many inquiries from new programs that are just starting) you can indicate this on the application.

Research topics vary from site to site, but generally involve the best research laboratories at each location. Students with appropriate research interests and majors in Math, Engineering, Physics, the Biosciences, Chemistry and all STEM areas are encouraged to apply; pre-professional (Medical, Law, Dentistry, Veterinary) students are NOT encouraged to apply. Each participant will spend most of their time working with graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, staff, and other undergraduates on a well-developed research project under the mentorship of an experienced faculty member. Ample opportunity for broader encounters such as seminars, scientific visits, as well as social outings will also be made available at each location. All students write a publication-style report for their research credit provided through the UF Honors Program. The France and South America programs offer a total package in the range of $7000.

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This 12-week program allows students - up to 20! in 2010 - to have the opportunity to study in either Argentina or Brazil, two of the powerhouses in the booming South American scene. Research is in the area of chemistry and molecular biodiversity at one of five major research sites: the University of Sao Paulo, Campinas University, The State University of Sao Paulo at Araraquara, the Univ Buenos Aires, and the Leloir Institute. Links to the participating institutions can be located under the Research Sites page above. Premedical students are not eligible. The program also features a (paid) predeparture meeting in the spring and a (paid) post-program poster session in January, in sunny Florida.

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This 12-week international component allows REU students to be immersed in the culture and scientific methodologies of France and the European Union. American and French participants have housing provided. Like the domestic program, the French REU program provides participants with shared activities such as seminars, field trips, and ethics training. The program is limited to students with previous research experience and seniors ARE eligible. Premedical students are not eligible. This and the South America program provide many of the domestic REU participants the opportunity to compete for a second research experience following summer semester abroad. The program also features a (paid) predeparture meeting in the spring and a (paid) post-program poster session in January, in sunny Florida.

Because the French, like most of Europe, take a holiday in August, students must arrive in very early May to start their research. We make arrangements with the REU participants' home universities to accommodate this early release from Spring term classes if necessary.

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