Nine-Week Summer Program for the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates at the University of Missouri

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Dec 1

The University of Missouri (MU) is hosting a new National Science Foundation REU Site centered on the scientific theme of Close Relationships (Award # 2244383). This nine-week summer program (8 students per summer) is centered on the interdisciplinary, lifespan developmental, and diverse nature of the scientific study of close relationships. This REU site will take advantage of the collaborative and interactive research environment fostered by the Family and Relationships Research Network of Missouri (FARR-net) at MU. Each undergraduate will be mentored by a primary FARR-net-affiliated faculty member from the departments of Communication, Human Development & Family Sciences, or Psychological Sciences, to design a project related to one or more primary close relationships (i.e., parent-child, sibling, friends, romantic/marital partners) from a developmentally-informed perspective.

Students should expect to work 40 hours per week in their lab, attend mandatory weekly meetings, and join in various professional development activities.

Students will receive:

Stipend of $5,400 (minus taxes)
On-campus housing – valued at $1,500, (air conditioned dorm room, 2 students per room)
Meal Plan – valued at $1,100
Travel to/from Columbia, Missouri (Limitations apply when traveling by personal vehicle. Based on mileage, up to $600 roundtrip.)
Travel funds to present at a professional academic conference with summer mentor in the year following participation
Students who choose to apply to a graduate program at MU after their participation will have their application fee covered.

Apply:

Interested students can apply at this link https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8v1mTDjwYyeafUW

Applicants must complete an online application at the link below by February 11, 2024, as well as submit a CV or resume, an unofficial transcript, a one-page (250 words) description of the student's educational and career goals, and one letter of recommendation (ideally from a faculty member at their current institution).

Applicants should have their letters of recommendation emailed directly to ugr@missouri.edu by Friday, February 16th. Recommenders will not receive any email from the program, the applicant is responsible for conveying this information to them