University of Nevada Las Vegas REU Site: Mechanisms of Evolution

The UNLV REU Site: Mechanisms of Evolution is accepting applications for the summer 2020.

The goals of this program are to provide undergraduates with hypothesis-based projects that investigate one or more mechanisms of evolution, promote careers in science, reinforce the connection between genetics and evolution, and highlight the accomplishments of evolutionary scholars. At the conclusion of the program, students will present their research results at a scientific colloquium.

June 1, 2020 – Aug 7, 2020

$5,750 stipend

Campus Housing

Professional development workshops

Eligibility:

Undergraduate students majoring in biology, biochemistry, engineering, math, computer science and related disciplines. Participants must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Students from underrepresented groups and from academic institutions with limited research opportunities, including two-year colleges, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: March 1, 2020