Students present their work at an informal symposium at the end of the summer. They are encouraged to work with their research advisers toward completion of publications, submission of abstracts, and presentations of their work at professional and student conferences. A description of last summer's REU research projects can be found here . Participants receive a stipend for the 10 week program. See the application form for current stipend levels.
Many students choose to live off-campus in summer, sublet apartments or commute from home.
In many cases, REU funds may be used to ensure that students are supported for a full 2.5 months of summer research. Applicants should request two persons familiar with their academic or prior research work to send letters of recommendation. For an application form, giving current program dates and stipends , go here . To download the application form in pdf format, go here . For a list of other REU programs funded by the NSF, go here .