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 reimbursement 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