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Brooklyn College and the City University of New York: now accepting applications for our 2024 summer REU in Urban Ecology and the Environment (BUEE), which will run this summer from June 3 through August 9. BUEE offers an integrative summer research program aimed at developing early-career undergraduate students into mature and thoughtful environmental scientists - many of our research projects have a strong ecological focus, and investigate how plants and animals function to urban environments. BUEE couples authentic research experiences together with practical experience in research design, scientific communication and community outreach, leveraging the unique academic and research resources at Brooklyn, including a state-of-the-art Aquatic Research and Environmental Assessment Center, CUNY's Advanced Science Research Center and the interdisciplinary Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay, focused on urban sustainability and resilience. Students are provided with a competitive stipend, housing and food allowances, and relocation credit for travel from outside the region. Applications from STEM-underrepresented students are especially encouraged. More information on the program, including potential projects, can be found at the program homepage at https://buee.brooklyn.cuny.edu, or by contacting the program PI at buee@brooklyn.cuny.edu. Application materials should be submitted via the BUEE homepage before March 1. Posted: 1/16/24.

East Carolina University: National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF REU): Resilience & Adaptation to Coastal Change Across Communities (C2C) Undergrads can apply now for this summer's C2C REU Program held in North Carolina's Outer Banks! This unique program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to take part in team-based, hands-on research at the Coastal Studies Institute on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Available interdisciplinary projects this year will span research in the natural and social sciences with faculty mentors from East Carolina University, Clemson University, and the University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. Students will receive a $6000 stipend (in addition to living and travel expenses) for participating in this 10-week program. Applications are being accepted through January 27. Please visit our website (link above) for more about the C2C REU program, research projects and mentors, and application information. Posted: 1/18/24.

Kent State University: The Costello Lab is inviting applications for a 10-week summer research experience for undergraduates. These positions are part of the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) program. Students will study how the ecology of flowing water ecosystems is influenced by water chemistry. Two successful applicants will join the team of researchers in the Costello Lab exploring the causes and consequences of trace metal and nutrient limitation on stream communities and ecosystems. The REU students will design and complete an independent research project related to trace metals and animal or microbial communities. Areas of active research that applicants could contribute to include examining how trace metals influence rates of microbial processes such as decomposition and nutrient acquisition and investigations on how trace metals affect stoichiometry and nutrient balance in stream algae and macroinvertebrate grazers. REU students will have the opportunity to conduct field work in northeast Ohio streams and develop nutrient analysis lab skills. The position is open to undergraduate students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States and are enrolled in (but not completed) a degree program leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree. Applications are welcome from any academic major, and I strongly encourage students from groups that are underrepresented in STEM fields to apply. The timing of the 10-week program is flexible with a start date between mid-May to late June. The position includes a stipend of $500/week, housing at KSU, housing for any remote work, and $500 to offset travel to KSU. To apply, please send via email (1) a one-page statement describing your scientific interests, professional goals, and how this REU will support your goals, (2) your resume or cv, (3) unofficial transcripts, and (4) names and contact information (phone and email) of two professional references to Dr. Dave Costello (dcostel3@kent.edu). Applications are due March 4, 2024. The REU fellows will have the opportunity to participate in professional development and social events with a broad group of undergraduate researchers at KSU. The KSU Office of Student Research and the Department of Biological Sciences (BSCI) will coordinate activities and programing that will encourage networking, develop professional skills, and expose students to the diversity of active research on campus. If you have any questions, please contact Dave Costello (dcostel3@kent.edu). Posted: 2/23/24.

Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium: LUMCON invites highly motivated undergraduates to apply for Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) positions in our NSF-sponsored summer 2024 REU program in Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments. REU participants will spend ten weeks (June 3rd - August 9th) at LUMCON conducting independent research projects with guidance from scientific mentors / mentor teams and participate in a series of career and skill-building workshops and activities while interacting with peers participating in other aspects of LUMCON’s summer programs. Each student is paired with a scientific mentor(s) based on mutual research interests. The REU program is designed to give students a meaningful, hands-on research experience that takes advantage of state-of-the-art methods and technologies available at LUMCON. This summer, mentors are interested in supporting interns to conduct research in a number of topic areas, including: biogeochemistry, habitat forming species, phytoplankton ecology, plant ecology, microbial ecology, behavioral ecology, sea level rise, marsh and estuarine biodiversity, disturbance ecology, ecosystem ecology, wetland science, bioimaging and fluid mechanics, and oil spill impacts. More information on the program and details on potential mentors and projects can be found at http://lumcon.edu/REU. Candidates must be available for the entire ten week period. Successful applicants will receive a $600/week stipend; room and board at the Marine Center in Cocodrie, LA; funds to support transportation to and from LUMCON; and funds to support their research. The ideal candidates should be interested in pursuing a career in coastal and/or marine science, creative, hard-working, detail orientated, dedicated, and comfortable working as part of research team. Experience with field or laboratory research is a plus but not necessary. To be eligible you must be returning to an undergraduate degree program in the fall (e.g., if you will graduate in May or June, you are NOT eligible). Students from underrepresented groups in sciences, from small colleges, and first generation college students are encouraged to apply. Application deadline: March 1st 2024. Instructions for completing application packages which include (an online application form, copies of unofficial transcripts, contact information for two academic references, CV/resume, and a one page statement that describes your interest in the REU position, academic goals, and any previous research experience) can be found at http://lumcon.edu/REU. Posted: 1/16/24.

Miami University: our REU Site, focused on Ecology in Human-Dominated Landscapes, supports and prepares students in STEM to address critical research questions of the Anthropocene. This REU experience will prepare participants in all aspects of scientific research; build professional skills and understanding of how professional training, environmental ethics, and societal outcomes are linked; and expose REU participants to the ways science and ethics can lead to conservation solutions through hands-on service learning. Participants will conduct an independent research project with mentors in collaborative research clusters, and will participate in a variety of enrichment activities that address professional skills, environmental ethics, and service. All components of the program integrate the theme of ecology in human-dominated landscapes. This collaborative research experience is designed to address global issues that will empower some of our nation's brightest students with the confidence and skills that allow them to solve socially and ecologically complex challenges. This will be a 10-week research experience in which students will receive funding for research, both room and food allowances while staying at Miami University, and travel allowances for travel to and from Oxford, OH. Students will receive a $6250 stipend. The program will last from May 27th, 2024 to August 3rd, 2024. See the NSF application portal and https://sites.miamioh.edu/ecologyreu/ to learn more! Feel free to reach out to ecoreu@miamioh.edu with further questions. Review of applications will begin on March 1st, 2024. Posted: 1/16/24.

Michigan State University: The NSF funded Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) REU Site "Understanding biological responses to global change in a field station community" gives students an opportunity to conduct full-time research in collaboration with our field station's outstanding group of resident faculty, postdocs, and graduate students. KBS is a premier site for field experimental research in aquatic and terrestrial ecology that takes advantage of a diversity of managed and unmanaged ecosystems. The varied habitats of KBS includes forests, old fields, streams, wetlands, lakes, and agricultural lands. We are Michigan State University's largest off-campus education complex. See 2024 KBS REU mentors and research projects. This is a fully funded, paid research experience. All REU participants will receive a $6,000 stipend plus room and board at KBS, funding towards travel costs, and funding for research supplies. No prior research experience is required to participate in the KBS REU program. Our program generally does not accept undergraduate students from R1 institutions, with exceptions. We especially encourage students from historically underrepresented groups and/or minority-serving institutions, first generation college students, transfer students, and students from institutions with limited research opportunities to apply for our program. More information: KBS REU. Apply for our program. Please contact KBSsummer@msu.edu if you have any questions. Applications will close on January 31st, 2024. Posted: 11/30/23.

Mississippi State University: Are you or is someone you know interested in conducting undergraduate research in forest biogeochemistry, biometrics, ecology, ecophysiology, entomology/pathology, genetics, or silviculture this summer? The Department of Forestry has nine openings for students in the summer 2024 Ecology and Management for Resilient and Adapted Forests Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program funded by NSF. Applications are due April 19, 2024 through the NSF Education and Training Application. To be eligible for this REU program, you must be (1) at least 18 years old, (2) entering or returning to an undergraduate degree program in Fall 2024, and (3) a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will work with faculty mentors to develop independent research projects that can help identify best management practices for managing resilient forest ecosystems that produce multiple ecosystem services in the southeastern United States. Students will carry out high-quality, interdisciplinary research in a collegial environment, and will present the results of their work at the Mississippi State University Undergraduate Research Symposium in early August 2024. Students interested in publishing their work can work with their mentor(s) to achieve that goal. In addition to research, students and mentors will participate in an orientation and weekly seminars (e.g., scientific writing and communication, data management and analysis, diversity in and philosophy in science, topics in forest science), and engage in other extracurricular activities that help build community among REU students and their mentors. The program will run from the beginning of June to mid-August and will be based in Starkville, MS. Students will receive a $700/week stipend for 10 weeks, free on-campus housing, an allowance for meals, and some travel and research funds. For more information, please visit https://www.forestry.msstate.edu/reu or contact the REU program coordinators, Dr. Ashley Schulz (ash.schulz@msstate.edu) and Dr. Adam Polinko (adam.polinko@msstate.edu). Posted: 3/19/24.

Morton Arboretum: The Center for Tree Science at The Morton Arboretum is currently accepting applications for our summer 2024 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. The program includes a $6,250 stipend, covers housing and travel expenses, and runs from May 28 to August 2, 2024. The program uses trees as model systems to investigate questions related to evolution, ecology, conservation, and management in natural and built environments. WHO SHOULD APPLY: Undergraduate students who are interested in botany, plant biology, environmental science, genetics, chemistry, ecology, natural history, natural resources, plant health care, statistics, modeling, programming, and engineering. We encourage applicants from colleges and universities where research opportunities are limited, groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM programs, first- and second-year undergraduates, first-generation college students, and US military veterans currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. Please see mortonarb.org/reu. Applications are due February 2, 2024. Posted: 1/16/24.

North Carolina State University: The Department of Applied Ecology, at NCSU, is now accepting applications for summer 2024 - PAID internship in Tropical Ecology and Evolution at El Verde Field Station, Puerto Rico. The program will run from May 27 - August 2. The program will offer students the opportunity to have hands-on experience fields, such as: - Ecological responses to disturbance - Aquatic Insect Ecology - Chironomidae Ecology - Plant Population Ecology and Invasive Species Biology - Wetland and Riparian Ecology - Community responses to disturbance - Freshwater Fish Ecology and Conservation. Students receive a stipend for the ten weeks duration of the program. We will cover round-trip plane tickets from home institution to Puerto Rico, up to a maximum. The program is limited to undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor degree at a college or university during summer 2024 who are US citizens or permanent residents. Additional details at https://www.ramirezlab.net/reu. Application deadline: 15 February 2024. Posted: 1/16/24.

Northern Arizona University: The Mihaljevic lab is looking to fill two Research Experience for Undergrads positions working on a NSF funded project studying how climate change affects disease transmission in salamanders in Arizona. This position starts in May and goes through August. Exact start and end dates are flexible and can be worked around the start and end of the students’ semester. This is a field work job based in Flagstaff, AZ, at Northern Arizona University, in which undergraduates will assist in swabbing salamanders and endangered frog species for ranavirus. This position requires 2-6 miles of hiking a day in areas around Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon and in very warm climates in southern Arizona. This is a great opportunity for undergraduates wanting to gain hand-on research experience! Please note, all students in the program must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or permanent residents of the U.S. Students must be entering or continuing in an Associates or Baccalaureate degree program following this internship; you must have at least one more semester remaining in college to complete your undergraduate degree. As part of the National Science Foundation’s commitment to broadening participation in STEM fields, we especially encourage students who come from community colleges, undergraduate-only institutions, and minority-serving institutions to apply. Students will receive a stipend of $6500 and $500 for travel costs. Housing will not be provided, but we can provide suggestions for local housing options. Please see the attached flyer for more information. If you are interested, please submit your application (which should include a letter of research interest, unofficial transcript and CV) by March 15th. Questions? email Dr. Molly Bechtel (postdoc on this project) at molly.bechtel@nau.edu or Dr. Joe Mihaljevic (PI on this project) at joseph.mihaljevic@nau.edu. Posted: 2/23/24.

Rice University: The Miller Lab invites applications for multiple REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) positions in summer 2024. Research in the lab focuses on population and community ecology, particularly demography, population dynamics, and species interactions. We work primarily in plant systems, including plant-animal and plant-microbe interactions, and our work involves a combination of field experiments, statistical modeling, and theory. Check out the research pages of our website and recent publications to learn more about our work. Our lab prioritizes and works to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and decolonization in STEM - successful applicants should share these values. Members of under-represented or minoritized groups are encouraged to apply. REU participants will design and execute independent projects within the lab's research themes (plant population biology, plant-animal-microbe interactions) under the guidance of a mentor. The REU participants would also provide mentorship to high school students working in the lab for the summer. This position is ideal for undergraduates majoring in ecology, biology, or related disciplines with interest in pursuing a graduate degree. No prior research experience is required. REU participants will earn a stipend of $600/week. Start and end dates have some flexibility but the position is intended as nine weeks in duration. Housing is provided on the Rice University campus in Houston, TX. Transportation to and from Houston will be provided. To apply, please provide a statement of purpose, a CV, and contact information for two professional references by following this link. For full consideration, applications should be received by Friday March 1, 2024. Informal inquiries may be sent to tom.miller@rice.edu. Posted: 2/20/24.

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi: The Summer Undergraduate Research Focus (SURF): Anthropogenic Impacts on Coastal and Marine Systems REU program is accepting applications (Due March 15th) for the summer 2024 cohort. SURF REU students will engage in multidisciplinary research that addresses contemporary societal challenges such as climate change, coastal and oceanographic environmental issues, water resource management, biodiversity loss, and sustainable development. Activities will include field sample collection, analytical instrumentation theory and application, laboratory training, modeling, and ethics and professionalism preparation. In conjunction with individual research projects, students will engage in a cohort research experience called "Critical Zone Science at the Island University." This experience will introduce students to the emerging field of critical zone science, fostering a holistic perspective on Earth's various spheres (biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere). TEN-WEEK EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: - $7000 stipend, Housing, Meals, Travel - One-on-one mentoring, Individual research projects - Group activities (BBQs, beach fires, turtle release) - Professional skills and ethics workshops - Cohort research experience. Application deadline: March 15, 2024. Program dates: May 29 to August 2, 2024. Posted: 2/27/24.

University of Arizona: Environmental and Earth Systems Research at Biosphere 2 is a 10-week summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. Students participate in a variety of activities that will help them pursue a career in environmental sciences. They conduct their own research with a faculty mentor, interact with other participants and scientists, and present research findings in a formal poster symposium setting. Additionally, students participate in professional development workshops and outreach activities. Undergraduate students from a wide range of disciplines and interests including geology, hydrology, biology, ecology, soil, plant, and atmospheric science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or computer science are encouraged to apply. Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this NSF (National Science Foundation) funded program. Applications from students from groups underrepresented in STEM and institutions with limited research opportunities are particularly encouraged. Student projects take advantage of the Biosphere 2 research infrastructure, including Landscape Evolution Observatory (LEO), as well as field sites in the Sonoran desert and sky island mountains around Tucson. Projects focus on a variety of topics that include (but aren't limited to): coupling ecohydrology and biogeochemistry, investigating abiotic and biotic contributions to ecosystem processes, integrating measurements across scales, using innovative tools to link climate and ecological function, and modeling of ecosystem and soil processes. Students work with several outreach organizations (e.g., Arizona Institute for Resilience, Water Resources Research Center, Native Nations Climate Adaptation Program, The Indigenous Resilience Center) at the University of Arizona that address local and global environmental challenges. REU Students receive a competitive stipend, lodging at Biosphere 2's student village, food allowance, and travel to and from Tucson, AZ, as well as support for travel to a professional meeting to present their work. See link above to apply. Applications for summer of 2024 (June 3 - Aug 9, 2024) are due March 1st, 2024. Posted: 1/16/24.

University of Cincinnati: This is to announce a paid summer research opportunity for undergraduate students, at the University of Cincinnati's Department of Biological Sciences - the National Science Foundation-sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site in Sensory Ecology. Our program is focused on research at the intersection of neurobiology, behavior, ecology and evolution, and is directed at understanding how animals use their senses to respond to their environment at functional and evolutionary levels. Sophomore and junior Biology major students will be chosen to join active lab groups for the summer and conduct cutting edge research over a broad spectrum of topics in sensory ecology, including: - Genomics and development of sensory systems - Neural mechanisms of sensory system function - Sensory perception and behavioral influences of the physical environment - Neuroethology - Animal communication - Behavioral ecology of animal movement and dispersal. An educational program will develop student research and professional skills and prepare them for graduate school or careers, and for communicating science to the public. - ~10 weeks in summer (May 29 - Aug 2, 2024) - Students will receive a summer stipend plus dorm and meal expenses - Students will work in labs, interact w/ faculty mentors, post-docs and grad students - Weekly group seminars and meetings for students (e.g., career development, responsible research conduct, science communication training) - Social events for students (e.g., trips to Cincinnati Zoo, Reds baseball) - Concluding student research mini-symposium. Student applicants will be selected based on multiple criteria. Applications for the REU program will be screened by a committee to select individuals whose interests match with faculty in the program. Emphasis will be placed on faculty recommendations and student statements, along with academic performance and other indicators of future research success. Participants must be US Citizens, US Nationals or permanent residents. The application review will begin February 1, 2024 and will close February 17. Apply at the link above. Posted: 2/6/24.