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University of Hawaii at Manoa, NSF

Region: Pacific

REU: Earth Science on Volcanic Islands

Opportunity to engage in independent research with scientist mentors at the University of Hawai’i at M_noa, participate in field trips, and a short marine expedition on a research vessel. Applicants must be continuing undergraduates leading to bachelor’s or associates degree.

http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/EarthScience-reu/

Category: Undergraduate

Duration: 9 weeks

Seasonal: Summer

University of California, Santa Barbara

Region: California

REU: Ocean Biology

The goal of the Ocean Global Change Biology (OGCB) REU program is to provide students with a supportive environment in which to conduct a student-led project on the impacts of environmental change on marine ecosystems and organisms. Applicants must be enrolled at U.S. institution and be sophomore- to senior-level undergraduates.

https://oceanchangereuucsb.com/

Category: Undergraduate

Duration: 8 weeks

Seasonal: Summer

University of Alaska Fairbanks, NSF

Region: Pacific Northwest and Alaska

REU: Alaska Native

The Northern Gulf of Alaska Long Term Ecological Research (NGA LTER) project supports Alaska Native undergraduate students and offers an opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary projects oceanographic research. The REU programs is open to Alaska native undergraduate student.

https://nga.lternet.edu/highlights/2021-an-reu/

Category: Undergraduate

Duration: 12 weeks

Seasonal: Other

University of Alaska Fairbanks, NSF

Region: Pacific Northwest and Alaska

REU: Northern Gulf of Alaska Long Term Ecological Research

The Northern Gulf of Alaska (NGA) Long Term Ecological Research REU programs is open to undergraduate students who are interested in interdisciplinary oceanographic research. The research team investigates the features, mechanisms, and processes that support NGA ecosystem production and foster its resilience. Scientists conduct field work, including ship-based experiments, run computer models of the ocean, and communicate findings to students and the public through education and outreach partners. Open to undergraduate students at 2-4 year institution with interest in STEM.

https://nga.lternet.edu/education-outreach/reu/

Category: Undergraduate

Duration: 12 weeks

Seasonal: Summer

Texas A&M University, NSF

Region: Gulf Coast

REU: Observing the Ocean

Students will work with faculty and staff mentors in laboratories and on seagoing projects to acquire the analytical skills for multidisciplinary oceanographic research. Continuing undergrad leading to associate or bachelor’s degree.

https://ocean.tamu.edu/academics/reu/

Category: Undergraduate

Duration: 10 weeks

Seasonal: Summer

Texas A&M University, NSF

Region: Gulf Coast

REU: Ocean and Coastal Research Experiences for Undergraduates

OCEANUS advances coastal system sustainability, while also training the next generation of scientists and engineers who are essential for making the scientific discoveries and technologies of the future. Independent student research, supervised by TAMUG faculty and staff. Open to STEM majors and continuing undergraduates.

https://tamug.edu/research/oceanus/#Program_Description

Category: Undergraduate

Duration: 10 weeks

Seasonal: Summer

Sea Research Foundation, NSF

Region: Northeast

REU: Investigating the Consequences of Global Change on Marine Animals and their Ecosystems

With us, you will gain access to both Aquarium and University resources and expertise. In addition to the focus on cutting-edge marine research, we also give our students extensive training in professional development, teamwork and a true view into the world of research. Open to continuing undergraduate students.

https://www.mysticaquarium.org/learn/collegiate/reu/

Category: Undergraduate

Duration: 10 weeks

Seasonal: Summer

Savannah State University, NSF

Region: Southeast

REU: Bridge to Research in Marine Science

The program provides two weeks of classroom, field, and laboratory work to build technical, scientific, communications and ethics skills. During the final six weeks of the program, students will be actively engaged in research projects. Undergraduates with less than 60 credits are eligible.

https://www.savannahstate.edu/cost/mar-env-science/marine-science/research-bridge.shtml

Category: Undergraduate

Duration: 8 weeks

Seasonal: Summer

Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, NSF

Region: Pacific Northwest and Alaska

REU: Scripps Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Script’s 10-week summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) is designed to engage students in diverse and exciting earth, ocean and atmospheric sciences research at a world-renowned institution. Open to continuing undergraduates at 2-4 year institution.

https://scripps.ucsd.edu/undergrad/surf

Category: Undergraduate

Duration: 10 weeks

Seasonal: Summer

Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center, NSF

Region: Pacific Northwest and Alaska

REU: From Upper Estuaries to the Deep Sea

Students spend ten weeks working on individual research projects and participating in group field trips, seminars, and science colloquia under the guidance of the University and research agency scientists. Open to undergrads that have completed at least two years of study towards a bachelor’s degree.

https://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/research-experiences-undergraduates

Category: Undergraduate

Duration: 10 weeks

Seasonal: Summer

Rutgers University Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, NSF

Region: Mid-Atlantic

REU: Ocean Sciences

RIOS is an undergraduate research program that will introduce you to an active and collaborative ocean research environment. With support from the National Science Foundation, you will conduct ocean research over a paid, 10-week summer internship offered by the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Open to continuing undergraduates at 2-4 year institution pursuing STEM majors.

https://marine.rutgers.edu/rios/

Category: Undergraduate

Duration: 10 weeks

Seasonal: Summer

Old Dominion University, NSF

Region: Mid-Atlantic

REU: Interdisciplinary Program at ODU for the Study of Metropolitan Coastal Environments and Communities

Students will work one-on-one with faculty mentors in ocean sciences and related fields, devising a research plan, conducting independent research in the field, and presenting their findings to scientists and the community. Undergraduate students majoring in sciences.

https://www.odu.edu/oes/reu

Category: Undergraduate

Duration: 10 weeks

Seasonal: Summer

The University of Chicago Marine Biological Laboratory, NSF

Region: Northeast

REU: Biological Discovery in Woods Hole

The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) supports undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing careers in the life sciences through the National Science Foundation, Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF REU) program. The Biological Discovery in Woods Hole program matches students with faculty member and laboratory at MBL where the student fully participates in all laboratory exercises and activities. The program provides a stipend and room and board for the duration of the program. Students from small colleges or from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

https://www.mbl.edu/education/undergraduate-programs/reu/

Category: Undergraduate

Duration: 10 weeks

Seasonal: Summer

Mote Marine Lab, NSF

Region: Southeast

REU: Mote Marine Lab

REU participants are paired with Mote scientists and conduct mentored research projects related to their advisor’s expertise. Students gain experience in science communication by presenting the results of their project in a manuscript-style research paper and orally at a laboratory-wide research symposium. Enrolled in degree program leading to baccalaureate degree. 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.

https://mote.org/research/internships/research-experiences-for-undergraduates-reu-program

Category: Undergraduate

Duration: 10 weeks

Seasonal: Summer

Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium, NSF

Region: Gulf Coast

REU: Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments

A cohort of REU participants will spend ten weeks between early June and mid-August at LUMCON conducting independent research projects with guidance from scientific mentors/mentor teams (from a mentor pool of LUMCON faculty, postdoctoral associates, and/or visiting scientists) 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. Open to undergraduates returning to degree program in the fall; pursuing career in coastal and/or marine science.

https://lumcon.edu/reu/

Category: Undergraduate

Duration: 10 weeks

Seasonal: Summer

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