Research Experiences for Undergraduates - Summer 2006

REU Program - Application Instructions

Deadline for Applications: January 31, 2006
(Applications are no longer being accepted)

Applicants should be undergraduates with a major in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related field. They should be current juniors (graduating in 2007), although sophomores with exceptionally strong backgrounds as well as seniors will be considered. Because of NSF rules, only U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible to receive stipends, housing and travel support. Women, minorities, and disabled students are encouraged to apply. To apply, please fill out the application form, and mail to:

REU program
DIMACS, Core 406
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
96 Frelinghuysen Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8018
Include, or have mailed separately the items on the checklist below.

You may also apply via the web pages, but you must email (reu@dimacs.rutgers.edu) or snail mail your personal statement and snail mail us your transcript. You should have a letter of recommendation either snail-mailed or emailed to us, at: 

snail mail: REU Program
            DIMACS, Core 406
            Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
            96 Frelinghuysen Road
            Piscataway, NJ 08854-8018 

email:(reu@dimacs.rutgers.edu)

If you wish more information about the program, the supervisors, or suggested research projects, please contact the REU Coordinator at: reu@dimacs.rutgers.edu or 732-445-5928.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST 

___ APPLICATION FORM, including information that we need to contact you. 
 
___ TRANSCRIPT (current transcript, unofficial okay, with grades through Fall 2004). 
 
___ SHORT STATEMENT (One page or less) explaining why you are interested
    in the program, what you hope to get out of it, and describing your
    academic and non-academic interests.
 
___ RECOMMENDATION LETTER from a faculty member (or graduate teaching
    assistant), preferably in mathematics or computer science, who can
    discuss your potential to successfully complete a research
    project.  If the letter is included with the application, the
    recommender should seal it in a separate envelope; letters sent by
    email must be followed by a hard copy.  Include the name, phone,
    and email address of the faculty member on your application.
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Document last modified on October 30, 2006.