A list of commonly asked questions is addressed in the below FAQ. For specific questions, please reach out to the REU program administrator.
- How to Apply
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Applicants should generally prepare the following materials:
- Your Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A personal statement
- Unofficial transcripts
- Letters of recommendation (typically three)
When ready, proceed to reuapply.rice.edu to begin the application process.
- Application Deadline
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The deadline for priority consideration for all REU programs is Feb. 15 at 10:59 PM CST. The final deadline for all programs is March 1 at 10:59 p.m. If you were granted a deadline extension, please work with your program of application directly to ensure you are submitting by the correct deadline.
- Applying to more than one program
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Students are able to apply to as many REU programs as they’d like. A separate application for each program is required.
- Applying to REU outside field of study
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Students are welcome to apply to REU programs that are in a different area than their current field of study.
- Sharing Recommendations between Applications
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Applicants who have not yet submitted can share their submitted recommendations across applications using the “Import Previous Recommendations” in the Recommendations tab of the application.
- Recommendation Letter Deadline
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Letters of recommendation should generally be submitted by the application deadline. If this proves difficult, please reach out directly to your program(s) of application for their guidance.
- Transcripts
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Official transcripts are not necessary for REU applications. Unofficial transcripts should be submitted for each institution attended.
- Program Eligibility
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Generally, REU applicants should be at least 18 years old, and currently pursuing undergraduate study. Each program has its own eligibility parameters. All are open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents and DACA students, some are open to international students - but applicants should confirm with their programs of interest.
- Application Status Requests
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Application status requests can be sent directly to your REU programs of interest. Please be aware that some may not be able to provide status updates.