Application Process

Application deadline: Wednesday, February 15, 2017

What to submit:

1. Application Form
   To apply to our program, use this online application form. Once you have submitted the application form, a copy of it will sent to you by email confirming your submission. If you do not receive an email confirmation or you are having other problems with the submission of your application, you can send the copy of the application directly to biology-reu@uidaho.edu.
2. Personal Statement
   Write a two-page (double-spaced) statement that provides a portrait of who you are as a student. Describe your research interests and goals. Be very specific about your career objectives and how participation in this REU program will help you achieve those objectives. Tell us what motivates you to conduct research. Let us know why you feel you are particularly qualified for this REU program. Provide details of any experiences that you feel are relevant to your application.
   Note: This personal statement should be submitted as a PDF document at the end of the online application.
3. Transcripts
   An unofficial or official copy of your most recent college transcript and a list of current courses should be included with your application (please include transcript and personal statement in one email).
   Note: This document should be submitted as a PDF document at the end of the online application.
   
   If you are unable to submit electronically please mail your unofficial/official transcripts to:
   Dr. David Pfeiffer
   Department of Biological Sciences
   University of Idaho
   140 Life Sciences South
   875 Perimeter Drive MS 3051
   Moscow, ID 83844
4. Letters of Recommendation
   Request two letters of recommendation from instructors who can best evaluate you. Our preferred method of receiving these letters is from the instructors themselves (forward the on-line submission form to instructors). Alternatively, you may upload the letters yourself at the end of the application form.

When to Submit:

The application deadline is Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Applications will no longer be accepted after 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Wednesday, February 15, 2017.

All questions should be sent to: biology-reu@uidaho.edu

Please check our Received Materials page to verify that your documents have been received.

For more information

For more information about the application process, please contact:

Dr. David Pfeiffer
dpfeiffer@uidaho.edu
(208) 885-4109

Dr. Doug Cole
dcole@uidaho.edu
(208) 885-4071