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Fall Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program at Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences

Employer
Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences
Location
Bermuda (BM)
Salary
$500 weekly stipend x 12 weeks + return U.S. airfare + accommodation + meals
Closing date
Jun 4, 2021

Job Details

2021 Fall Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program at Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS): Collaborative Marine Research 

FULLY FUNDED MARINE SCIENCE, OCEANOGRAPHIC AND ATMOSPHERIC UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIPS    

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) has funding from the National Science Foundation, (NSF Award number OCE-2050858), for the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program to support nine x 12-week internships for undergraduate student research at BIOS during fall 2021 (starts August 30, ends November 19). 

An REU internship at BIOS is a great way to gain the experience necessary to embark on graduate studies or careers in oceanography and the marine and atmospheric sciences.  

Students will conduct individual research projects in a collaborative team environment under the expert mentorship of BIOS faculty and staff. This year's REU research projects will be based around the following broad research themes:  

  • Coral Reef Systems Ecology  
  • Plastics in the Marine Environment  
  • Biological Production and Exports: Assessing the Biological Carbon Pump in the Sargasso Sea  
  • Throughout the semester, REU students will give presentations that outline their research topic, methods, and results, including a final presentation to BIOS faculty, staff, and visiting students. REU students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of field excursions to learn about Bermuda's natural history, flora and fauna. We also offer a program of career development workshops and seminars hosted by BIOS faculty. 

    Funding includes return air travel from the U.S. to Bermuda, accommodation and meals. Each successful REU applicant will also receive a competitive stipend. (Medical/travel insurance is the responsibility of the student).

    Further information on the REU program at BIOS can be found here http://www.bios.edu/education/reu/ including a link to the online application form, past student testimonials and details of potential projects. 

    To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, over 18 years of age and enrolled in a program of undergraduate study immediately before and after the program dates.   

    We urge all successful applicants to arrange for independent study credit through their home institutions. 

    Underrepresented groups, and students attending colleges or universities where research opportunities in STEM are limited, are especially encouraged to apply. 

    Applicants are ineligible if they have participated in a prior NSF-funded REU in Ocean Sciences. 

    Application deadline is May 31, 2021

    Questions? Contact us at education@bios.edu 

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    The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, Inc. (BIOS) is uniquely situated and excellently equipped for highly productive marine field research. Only 700 miles (about two hours flying time) from the East Coast of the U.S., Bermuda is located on some of the world's northernmost coral reefs and surrounded by deep ocean. Significant research opportunities are presented by Bermuda's diversity of ecological communities: from limestone caves and mangroves to coral reefs and the Sargasso Sea. Our mission is to transform the fields of oceanography, marine science, and ocean health through a blend of cutting edge research, comprehensive educational experiences and a commitment to share our knowledge internationally.

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