Society of Undergraduate Mathematics Students
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Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU):
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An REU is a summer research opportunity that is funded by the National Science Foundation. They are intense research programs offered by various universities. Students who are admitted to a program are given a stipend that typically covers cost of travel, food, housing, etc. with a little extra for fun! REU’s are typically in STEM fields, and cover a very specific topic, i.e. “Arithmetic Geometry and Number Theory at Emory University”. REU's usually last 8-10 weeks and usually begin in mid-May or early July. REU applications generally require an application essay, a CV, and letters of recommendation. Deadlines range from January-March.
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More information and lists of REU's at:
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https://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/index.jsp
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http://www.ams.org/programs/students/emp-reu
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https://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/list_result.jsp?unitid=5044
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Daad Rise:
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Daad RISE is a STEM internship opportunity sponsored by the German government. You will work with a doctoral graduate student on a project at a German university. They provide a stipend to cover food, living expenses, and travel. (They do NOT pay for your plane ticket to Germany). The internship takes place over summer (exact dates set by the student and mentor). You must be in the second or third year of your degree to apply. You must provide a CV, a motivation letter (one per project, up to three projects per student), a list of courses, an official transcript, a certificate of enrollment, and 1 letter of reference.
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Hollings Scholarship:
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The Hollings Scholarship is a two year program by NOAA. You must be in your sophomore year and have at least a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is awarded to ~120 sophomore students a year. Part of this program is a 10 week internship at a NOAA facility. While this is geared toward ocean and atmospheric sciences, it is also good for math students who have any interest in modeling natural systems, weather, population dynamics, etc. Recipients receive $1000/week for the internship and an additional $19,000 distributed over the course of their last two years. To apply you must have two letters of recommendation, an application essay, an official transcript, and complete an online application (various short essays).
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