OIMB REU program, Exploration of Marine Biology on the Oregon Coast (EMBOC)
Target Audience: Undergraduate Student
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
Faculty
Institution: Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
Institutional Web Link: http://oimb.uoregon.edu/oimb-reu/
Description of Internship or Research Opportunity: The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology’s REU program: “Exploration of Marine Biology on the Oregon Coast" (EMBOC) will be accepting 10 students, five from 2-year colleges and five from 4-year colleges, to conduct research this summer (June 19 – August 18, 2017) at the University of Oregon’s marine lab. REU students will develop individual marine research projects in one of our eight faculties’ labs and participate in weekly seminars, professional development workshops, and social activities from exploring local marine habitats like rocky shores and sand dunes to touring other institutions that specialize in marine science.
For more information about the program and how to apply, please see our website http://oimb.uoregon.edu/oimb-reu.
Scholarships, Fellowships Associated with the Course: REU interns will be paid $500/week for a total of $4500 for the 9 week program. In addition, room and board will be provided at OIMB.
Funding Source: National Science Foundation (NSF)
How to Apply: Please see our website for a link to our online application and recommendation packet. http://oimb.uoregon.edu/oimb-reu/
Application Closing Date: 03/15/2017
Opportunity Starts: 2017-06-19
Opportunity Ends: 2017-08-18