A stipend and all living expenses are paid. Participants are paired and work closely with word-class researcher mentors in compatible fields of interest. Compared to many other REU programs, ours offers a high degree of independence in project choice and design. Mountain Lake is also unique in its exciting, diverse, and friendly academic community, which fosters collaboration at all levels and the constant exchange of ideas with fellow students and other scientists. Many projects are submitted for publication in leading biological journals.
Students also participate in a weekly seminar about the conduct of biological research.
Students live together in dormitory cabins and dine in the dining hall with all other students and researchers working at the Station. The Station receives 100-150 applications for the ten positions. We are looking for students with good course experience in fields such as ecology, behavior, and evolution. Your own essay on the application is of highest importance and gives us insight into your experiences and goals. Most REU students have completed two or three years of college.