All applicants must have taken one year of the Calculus sequence. Applicants interested in physical oceanography and seismology research must have taken math courses through differential equations and physics through vibrations and waves. Applicants interested in chemical oceanography research must have taken two semesters of college-level chemistry. Include in the statement either a specific research project of interest, or three areas of interest from the faculty expertise list. The program runs for 10 weeks.
Participants receive a stipend and a travel allowance.
University of Minnesota. The University of Minnesota offers several summer undergraduate research programs. Participants of each program receive a stipend for 10 weeks of research. Some of the programs have additional funding for travel and housing. Applicants should have completed at least two years of basic course work in chemistry, biology, and physics and have a GPA of 3.3 or higher to be competitive.