The National Science Foundation
the Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program
and the
Department of Astronomy
of Cornell University
Summer 2013
Program in
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Research Experiences for Undergraduates 2013
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 2013 are eligible.
When
Summer 2013 - 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
4, 2013.
Please note
We cannot accept letters of recommendation or other supporting materials by e-mail.
The selection process begins immediately after the deadline is due.
We cannot accept late applications or supporting materials.
Make sure your applications and materials have enough stamps.
We cannot pay for postage due.
Questions?
E-mail the program coordinator: pf46 at astro dot cornell dot edu
Program details
Students will work on individual research projects with Cornell faculty and research staff on a wide range of topics in planetary science, astronomical instrumentation, astrophysics, general relativity and cosmology. Students interested in computer science and engineering are also encouraged to apply. View a list of research projects.
In addition to conducting individual research projects, students will also participate in group activities such as seminars and workshops.
For each participant, a stipend of $6,400.00 will be provided for
the ten week
session, plus up to $1,000.00 for relocation
and housing and up to $1,000.00 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, 2013.
For other summer astronomy opportunities, visit the
Summer Employment Opportunities page of the
American Astronomical Society.
The REU program is funded by the
National Science Foundation.
Cornell University
is an equal
opportunity employer.
Last updated: December 2012.