Fall Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) Program at Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences
(Posted 01/20/2025)

Target Audience: Undergraduate Student


Institution: Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences

Institutional Web Link: https://bios.asu.edu/education/research-experiences-undergraduates-reu

Description of Internship or Research Opportunity: FULLY FUNDED MARINE RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS FOR U.S. UNDERGRADUATES IN BERMUDA

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (ASU BIOS), a unit of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University, has funding from the National Science Foundation, (NSF Award number OCE-2349130), for the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program to support undergraduate researchers during the fall semester 2025 (program starts August 25, ends November 14).

An REU internship at ASU BIOS is a great way to gain the experience necessary to embark on graduate studies or careers in science. Participants will conduct research projects under the expert mentorship of BIOS scientists. Potential areas of research for 2025 include:

• Coral Ecophysiology
• Coral Reef Ecology
• Marine eDNA
• Marine Invertebrate Physiology
• Marine Microbiology
• Oceanography
• Zooplankton Ecology

Throughout the 12-week semester, participants will give oral and virtual poster presentations that outline their research topic, experimental methods and results and attend a series of professional development workshops and seminars hosted by faculty members. In addition, they will provide a project report at the end of the program. Schedule and weather permitting, all participants will be offered an exciting opportunity to join an oceanographic research cruise aboard R/V Atlantic Explorer. They will also have the option to enjoy field and boat excursions to learn about Bermuda's history, flora and fauna.

Scholarships, Fellowships Associated with the Course: Funding includes return air travel (from and to the U.S.), campus accommodation and meals and a competitive stipend of $650 per week.

(Medical/travel insurance is the sole responsibility of the student).

Funding Source: National Science Foundation (NSF)


How to Apply:
Further information, including a link to the online application form, can be found here: https://bios.asu.edu/education/research-experiences-undergraduates-reu

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, over 18 years of age and enrolled in a program of undergraduate study immediately before and after the program dates. Applicants are ineligible if they have participated in a prior NSF-funded REU in Ocean Sciences.

ASU BIOS is committed to diversifying the next generation of marine scientists in the research community. Undergraduates from underrepresented groups or who are attending colleges or universities with limited STEM research opportunities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application deadline is May 31

Questions? Contact us at bios.education@bios.asu.edu

Application Closing Date: 05/31/2025

Opportunity Starts: 2025-08-25

Opportunity Ends: 2025-11-14