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| 2 Feb 2025 | |
| Internship |
More information Here!
Objectives:
- Provide a high-quality research experience for students.
- Foster participation by women and underrepresented minorities in scientific research.
- Accomplish state-of-the-art solar research.
- Develop independence, creativity, and interest for possible physics and astronomy graduate study.
- Demonstrate how academic knowledge acquired in classes applies to real-world research problems.
- Strengthen practical skills in data analysis, computer programming, theory, numerical modeling, laboratory techniques, and communication.
- Develop competence and confidence in presenting scientific results in a public forum.
Eligibility
- To participate in the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a part-time or full-time undergraduate enrolled in a degree-granting program (associate's or bachelor's) at an accredited college or university either currently or starting in the fall term of 2025
- Must not have graduated before the end of the REU program (August 8, 2025) unless starting a new undergraduate-level degree-granting program (associate's or bachelor's) in the fall term of 2025
- Must not have been enrolled in a graduate-level degree-granting program (certificate, master's, or doctorate) at any point prior to the start of the program
- Must be 18 years of age or older by the start of the program (June 2, 2025)
- Must be a US citizen, US national, or US permanent resident (green card holder)
- Must not be enrolled at Harvard University either currently or starting in the fall term of 2025
Application Requirements
Every applicant must submit:
- Top two choices for summer projects (a list of projects for the 2025 program can be found here)
- A copy of their academic transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process, and official transcripts will be required upon admission to the program.
- Two letters of recommendation. A request email will be automatically sent to each of your recommenders once you fill out the Reference sections. Note that the Reference sections will remain labeled "incomplete" until your recommenders upload your letters, but this will not prevent you from submitting your application.
- Two one-paragraph essays: one discussing a challenge you have faced and how you overcame it, and another detailing the unique talents and characteristics that you will bring to the program. Tell us about yourself!
Due Date
Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.
**No applications submitted past this time will be accepted for review. Recommendation letters for applications started within one week of the application deadline will be due on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.**