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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">REU Integrative & Evolutionary Biology<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">UMass, Boston<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:red">Deadline: 2/15/25<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.umb.edu/science-mathematics/academic-departments/biology/student-resources/research-experiences-for-undergraduates/">The summer REU program in Integrative and Evolutionary Biology at UMass Boston</a> is sponsored by
the National Science Foundation.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Carry out an independent research project in biology<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Work closely with a faculty advisor and research group<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Develop research skills, including laboratory, field, analytical, and computational skills<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Explore issues related to research such as science communication and responsible conduct of research<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Exchange ideas with students at weekly workshops<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Participate in field trips and other activities in and around Boston and Boston Harbor<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Program Dates: </b>This program runs from June 9 to August 15, 2025. The program is a 10-week, full-time experience.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Location: </b>The campus is south of downtown Boston on a peninsula extending into scenic Boston Harbor.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Stipend:</b> Participants receive $11,800 for the 10-week period, which includes a stipend of $7,000 plus a room and board allowance of $4,800. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Eligibility:</b> Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or U.S. permanent residents. The student must be a current undergraduate student, that is, enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate
or associate degree. Students who have received their bachelor's degrees by the start of the program are not eligible. Applicants should have completed at least one semester of college-level biology. Students from institutions with limited opportunities for
research, such as small colleges, are encouraged to apply. Students must be able to participate for the full 10 weeks.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Application Link: </b><a href="https://etap.nsf.gov/award/7565/opportunity/10241">https://etap.nsf.gov/award/7565/opportunity/10241</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>CONTACT<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Leslie McClain<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">REU Program Coordinator <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:leslie.mcclain@umb.edu">leslie.mcclain@umb.edu</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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