2020 Fall Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program at Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS)
FULLY FUNDED MARINE SCIENCE, OCEANOGRAPHIC AND ATMOSPHERIC UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIPS
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) has received funding from the National Science Foundation, (NSF Award number OCE-1757475), for the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bios.edu%2Feducation%2Freu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C7be3538d232444bece7708d7d553f834%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637212428939470900&sdata=6k4plX3ZCcRKut7HxqIxhD7LW%2FqfImbVXtPmgWHOeg0%3D&reserved=0) to support eight internships for undergraduate student research at BIOS during fall 2020 (students will arrive August 30 and depart November 21).
A 12-week REU internship at BIOS is an ideal way to gain the practical experience necessary to embark on graduate studies or careers in oceanography and the marine and atmospheric sciences. REU interns will carry out an independent research project under the expert supervision of BIOS scientists and undertake training in scientific communication, research methods and ethics, and career development. You will give presentations about your research to your peers and colleagues at BIOS. Our program offers the opportunity to take part in various field excursions to learn about BermudaÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s natural history, flora and fauna plus all students will have the opportunity to participate in an oceanographic research cruise aboard our research vessel R/V Atlantic Explorer.
Funding includes return air travel from the US to Bermuda, accommodation and meals. Each successful REU applicant will also receive a competitive stipend.
This program provides recipients with the opportunity to design and conduct intensive, hands-on research projects – under faculty supervision and mentorship, within several research areas including:
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Biology, chemistry, and physics of the open ocean
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Biology, physiology, and biochemistry of reef building corals and reef ecosystems
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Molecular biology of marine organisms
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Environmental chemistry of Bermuda’s atmosphere and inshore waters
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Effects and consequences of global environmental change
Further information on the REU program at BIOS can be found here https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bios.edu%2Feducation%2Freu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C7be3538d232444bece7708d7d553f834%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637212428939470900&sdata=6k4plX3ZCcRKut7HxqIxhD7LW%2FqfImbVXtPmgWHOeg0%3D&reserved=0 including eligibility, application instructions, online application form, past student testimonials and details of the potential projects that students may apply to work on in 2020.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Completed at least one year of undergraduate study
Will still be enrolled as an undergraduate in the fall of 2020
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
The application deadline is May 31, 2020
We urge all successful applicants to arrange for independent study credit through their home institutions.
Underrepresented groups, and students attending colleges or universities where research opportunities in STEM are limited, are especially encouraged to apply.
Applicants are ineligible if they have participated in a prior NSF-funded REU in Ocean Sciences
Questions? Please contact us at education@bios.edu