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Research Internships in Ocean Sciences (RIOS) for 2009

What is RIOS?

RIOS is a program supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, Research Experiences for Undergraduates. RIOS provides paid, 10-week summer internships to participate in a range of projects offered by the Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences at Rutgers University. Continuing undergraduates pursuing majors in environmental sciences, engineering, geology, biology, physics, or mathematics are encouraged to apply. You will conduct an independent research project in a modern laboratory, or be part of field investigations in the region. You will be introduced to an active and collaborative research environment.

Why apply?

  • Interact with scientific leaders in ocean and environmental research
  • Start building a network of contacts for graduate study and a future science career
  • Gain collaborative research, proposal writing, and presentation skills
  • A $4500 stipend, free room, paid travel expenses, plus opportunities to obtain academic credit
  • Close to New York City, Philadelphia, and the New Jersey shore

When and where?

The program will run for 10 weeks, from June 1 to August 7, 2009. Depending on their research project, students will be based at the main campus in New Brunswick, or at the Rutgers University Marine Field Station in Tuckerton.

Who can apply?

You must be a US citizen or permanent resident, enrolled in an undergraduate program leading to a bachelor's degree. You should have completed at least two years of study, but must still be an undergraduate in Fall 2009. Preference will be given to students between their junior and senior years. We encourage applications from students from underrepresented groups, or from institutions with limited research opportunities.

How to apply

Complete information on how to apply will be available in January 2009. The deadline for applications will be in February. Stay tuned to this website for details.

Questions? Email us at rios@marine.rutgers.edu or write to:

RIOS Program
Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences
Rutgers University
71 Dudley Road
New Brunswick, NJ 08901


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