2023 Fall Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) at BIOS: Collaborative Marine Research
2023 Fall Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program at Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS): Collaborative Marine Research
FULLY FUNDED, MARINE SCIENCE RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS FOR UNDERGRADUATES
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) has funding from the National Science Foundation, (NSF Award number OCE-2050858), for the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program to support nine x 12-week internships for undergraduate student research at BIOS during fall 2023 (starts August 28, ends November 17).
An REU internship at BIOS is a great way to gain the experience necessary to embark on graduate studies or careers in the marine and ocean sciences.
This life-changing 12-week program provides participants with the opportunity to conduct intensive, hands-on individual research projects in a collaborative team environment under the expert mentorship of BIOS faculty and staff. This year's REU research projects will be based around the following broad research themes:
- Coral Reef Function and Resilience
- Planktonic Life: Size, abundance and community structure
- Marine Microbial Oceanography
Throughout the semester, REU students will give presentations that outline their research topic, methods, and results, including a final presentation to BIOS faculty, staff, and visiting students. REU students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of field excursions to learn about Bermuda's natural history, flora and fauna. We also offer a program of career development workshops and seminars hosted by BIOS faculty.
Funding includes roundtrip airfare (from and to the U.S.) campus accommodation and all meals. Each successful REU applicant will also receive a competitive stipend. (Medical/travel insurance is not included and is the sole responsibility of the student).
Further information on the REU program at BIOS , including a link to the online application form, can be found here http://www.bios.edu/education/reu/
To be eligible, applicants must be citizens, nationals or permanent residents of the U.S., over 18 years of age and enrolled in a program of undergraduate study immediately before and after the program dates.
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.
Please visit the external application link on Handshake for additional information on the BIOS REU program and the online application form.
Completed online applications and supporting documents must be submitted by May 31, 2023