Center for the Integrative Study of Animal Behavior
2008 REU Application
This application is for undergraduates wanting to participate in the 2008 Summer Research Experiences in Animal Behavior at Indiana University. Please explore our web site including faculty listings and abstracts of former REU projects to learn more about our program. This year's program will run from 27 May to 2 August 2008.

Participants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Students will not enroll in classes or hold outside employment during the term of their internship, and must be enrolled as an undergraduate students during the REU program. Students who are members of groups traditionally under-represented in the sciences (women, ethnic and racial minorities, those with disabilities, etc.) are particularly urged to apply. Students with special needs are also encouraged to apply but should discuss their specific requirements with the Program Directors as part of the application processb.

To apply, please complete and submit the form below AND make arrangements to send us a full copy of your transcript (need not be official) and two letters of recommendation via email to cisab_AT_indiana.edu . Selection is competitive and students who submit before February 1 will be given priority. Program participants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. Please contact CISAB (402 N Park Ave, Bloomington IN 47405; phone: 812-855-9663; email: cisab_AT_indiana.edu) for further information or hard-copy version of the application.

Application Deadline: February 15, 2008.
Applications received before February 1, 2008 will be given priority.
  1. Name
    First: M.I.: Last:

  2. Date of Birth: / /

  3. Gender: Male Female

  4. Citizenship (Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Permenant Residents):
    U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident

  5. Current Email address:

  6. Current Address:
    Street Address:
    City: , State: , ZipCode:
    phone: ( ) cell phone: ( )

  7. Full Permanent (Parent's) Address:
    Street Address:
    City: , State: , ZipCode:
    phone: ( ) cell phone: ( )

  8. One important goal of the REU Program is to encourage research participation of individuals from groups underrepresented in science. We therefore ask applicants to PLEASE CHECK ALL categories that apply to you: (Optional):
    First generation college Low income
    African (Black) American Asian American Mexican American (Chicano)
    Native American (Tribal Affiliation):
    Puerto Rican Other Hispanic White, non-Hispanic Other (Specify):
    Disability (Specify):

  9. Current Studies
    Current Institution:
    Primary Field of Interest: Overall GPA:
    Major: Current GPA in Major:
    Academic Advisor's name:
    Present year in School:

  10. Are you a member of Psi Chi and willing to be supported in the REU by Psi Chi?: Yes No

  11. References:
    Please have two individuals familiar with your academic or research work email letters of recommendation for you to cisab_AT_indiana.edu. Enter below, also their names and contact information.
    Name: Relationship to Applicant:
    Phone: Email or other Address:

    Name: Relationship to Applicant:
    Phone: Email or other Address:

  12. Future Plans:
    When do you expect to receive your Bachelor's Degree? (e.g., 05/2010) /
    (STUDENTS WHO WILL HAVE COMPLETED ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE BEFORE JUNE 2008 ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY TO THE REU PROGRAM.)
    After graduation , do you plan to continue work towards:
    Do you have further details on your plan?:

  13. How did you hear about us? Please check all categories that apply to you:
    Mailing or Poster
    Conference Exhibit
    Advisor or Friend
    NSF Website
    CISAB Website
    Other Internet Site

  14. Research Experience:
    Briefly summarize (in a single paragraph with no hard returns) your research experience or other relevant training. Research Experience is not required for an Internship, though it can be helpful.

  15. Personal Goals:
    Briefly explain why you are seeking a summer internship with our Animal Behavior Program and how this will help you attain your academic/career goals.

  16. Research Topic:
    Please explore our faculty listings and abstracts of former REU projects and provide the names, in order, of three mentors you would like to work with.

    Mentor 1:

    Mentor 2:

    Mentor 3:

    Also provide a short summary of your areas of interest and how they relate to these faculty. Or write a brief description of the research area you would like to focus on. The program will attempt to match interns with their preferred projects but individual assignments will ultimately be determined by the availability of mentors and resources.

    Once the form has been completed, please click below to submit your application. If you do not receive a response email confirming receipt of your application, please contact us. Don't forget to send us a full copy of your transcript and two letters of recommendation (via email to cisab_AT_indiana.edu).

Application Deadline: February 15, 2008.
Applications received before February 1, 2008 will be given priority.

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