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Research Experiences for Undergraduates at LTER Sites

Most LTER sites or their home institutions participate in the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program, which offers both academic year and summer research experiences in ecology to undergraduate students through the Division of Environmental Biology. Participating sites fund REU students through separate grants and supplements or out of project funds. REU students receive stipends and course credit and work closely with scientist mentors on ongoing site research programs or specially designed projects. Some sites provide similar opportunities through private foundations and sources like the United Negro College Fund.
APPLICATION INFORMATION is available directly from the individual LTER sites--in some cases, online. Participating sites, the scale of site REU programs, and the number of students funded at a given site may vary from year to year.
GENERAL INFORMATION about the REU Program is available from the Division of Environmental Biology, Cross-Directorate Activities, 703/306-9549.
Information about OTHER UNDERGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES is available through Undergraduate Education, Education & Human Resources Division.

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