REU Opportunity Summer 2018: “Research Experience for Undergraduates in Chihuahuan Desert Biodiversity” DEADLINE - FEB. 26
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Department of Biological Sciences invites applicants for the NSF sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Chihuahuan Desert Biodiversity. This is a 10 week summer program. The goal of this program is to provide undergraduate students with experience in hypothesis-driven collaborative research utilizing field based and/or laboratory methods and fully engage students in projects associated with the ecology and evolution influencing Chihuahuan Desert biodiversity. The program provides: • High quality research experience in ecology and evolutionary biology in the field and/or lab • Research opportunities at the Indio Mountains Research Station (IMRS), a 40,000 acre facility controlled by UTEP as well as other CD field locations • One-on-one and group mentoring from active research faculty in multidisciplinary fields • Training in bioethics and other relevant professional skills The program includes: • $5500 stipend for 10 weeks • Housing in shared apartments and field station • Travel reimbursement of up to $600 For more information on the program, research projects or to apply please visit: http://science.utep.edu/cdb-reu/ Enquiries: cdb-...@utep.edu
