The National Science Foundation announces continuation of the Research
Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program:
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf05592
Deadline for REU Site proposals: September 7, 2005; August 17, 2006.
Deadline for REU Site proposals to the Antarctic Program: June 7, 2006;
June 6, 2007. Note that the June 2, 2005, deadline is covered by the
previous REU program solicitation, NSF 04-584
(http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf04584).
Deadline for REU Supplement requests: Varies with the research program.
Contact the cognizant program officer for the award or proposal that
would be supplemented.
The National Science Foundation announces continuation of the Research
Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, a Foundation-wide program
that supports active research participation by undergraduate students.
NSF funds research in most fields of science and engineering (see
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/aboutfunding.jsp), and REU proposals are
welcome in any of these research areas, including the "priority areas"
(http://www.nsf.gov/news/priority_areas/) and cross-disciplinary areas
(cyber-enabled science and engineering, science of learning,
intersection of mathematical and biological sciences, etc.) that NSF has
identified among its programs.
The REU program seeks to expand student participation in all kinds of
research--whether disciplinary, interdisciplinary, or educational in
focus--encompassing efforts by individual investigators, groups,
centers, national facilities, and others. The REU program is a major
contributor to the NSF goal of developing a diverse, internationally
competitive, and globally-engaged science and engineering workforce. It
draws on the integration of research and education to attract a
diversified pool of talented students into careers in science and
engineering, including teaching and education research related to
science and engineering, and to help ensure that these students receive
the best education possible.
Research experience is considered to be one of the most effective
avenues for attracting talented undergraduates to and retaining them in
careers in science and engineering, including careers in teaching and
education research. The REU program, through both Sites and Supplements,
aims to provide appropriate and valuable educational experiences for
undergraduate students through participation in research. REU projects
involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in
research projects designed especially for the purpose. REU projects
feature high-quality interaction of students with faculty and/or other
research mentors and access to appropriate facilities and professional
development opportunities.
NSF is particularly interested in increasing the numbers of women,
underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities in research.
REU projects are strongly encouraged to involve students who are members
of these groups. Underrepresented minorities are Blacks, Hispanics,
American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians or Other Pacific
Islanders.
Please see the solicitation for complete information
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf05592. Dr. Jane
Dionne (jdionne [at] nsf.gov or 703-292-8029) and Dr. Julie Palais
(jpalais [at] nsf.gov or 703-292-8033) are the Office of Polar Programs
representatives to the REU program.