Application


Eligibility

  • Applicant must be an undergraduate student of US citizen or US permanent resident.
  • High school graduates who have been accepted at an undergraduate institution but who have not yet started their undergraduate study are also eligible to participate.
  • Applicant should have at least completed data structures or computer algorithms classes or their equivalence.
  • Applicant should be proficient in a programming language.
  • Women, minorities and two-year college students are particularly encouraged to apply.

Commitment

Selected students must:

  • participate in the REU site projects for a ten weeks period. This commitment means that all student participants will live on the Texas State University campus and will work full-time on the research projects for the entire duration of the program;
  • attend all weekly meetings, discussions, development events, and seminars;
  • complete all REU program surveys;
  • and give oral/poster presentations of the work performed.

Benefits

  • Stipend: $700 per week
  • Meal allowance: $140 per week
  • Free on-campus housing
  • Travel support of up to $600 per participant

Application Materials

  • Electronic application form on NSF ETAP
  • An electronic copy of the most recent transcript, including the courses currently being taken in Spring 2024. An unofficial copy of the transcript is sufficient.
  • A personal statement — 500 words, include your career goals and the reasons for wanting to do research and participate in this REU program
  • A resume/CV
  • One letter of recommendation from a faculty member who can assess your ability to do research

Application Submission Instructions

Please apply via NSF ETAP at https://etap.nsf.gov/award/201/opportunity/7889

Contact

Should you have any questions, please email Dr. Kecheng Yang at yangk@txstate.edu