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Research Experiences for Undergraduates 2008

Quick facts

What
Eight undergraduate Research Assistantships in Observational Astronomy.

Who
United States citizens or permanent residents who have completed 1 to 3 years of undergraduate academic training by June 2008 are eligible.

When
Summer 2008 - 10 week program (flexible dates).

To apply
Download and complete an application form (pdf file). (Click here to download Adobe Reader software).

Send all application materials to:
REU Astronomy Coordinator
Department of Astronomy
510 Space Sciences Building
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-6801

Deadline
Complete applications and all supporting materials must be received at the above address no later than February 7, 2008.

Questions?
E-mail reu2008@astro.cornell.edu

Program details

Students will work directly with Cornell faculty and research staff on projects that cover a wide range of disciplines in radio, infrared and radar astronomy, and related theoretical topics.

In addition to conducting individual research projects, students will also participate in group activities such as seminars.

For each participant, a stipend of $5,600.00 will be provided for the ten week
session, plus up to $1,000.00 for relocation and up to $500.00 for travel to an Astronomy meeting to present scientific results.

Click here for information on travel to Ithaca.

Students will be eligible to apply to on-campus housing facilities and dining plans at their own cost.

Selections will be announced after March 1, 2008.