ERC EARTH REU Application

You will be required to upload a resume/CV, an unofficial transcript, and a short essay (500 words)

When you are finished click the submit button to submit your application. You won't be able to edit after submitting.

Who should apply?: freshman - senior (current students graduating December 2026 or later)

What majors?: chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering and related majors (chemistry, biology, physics).

Students from 2-year institutions and community colleges are encouraged to apply

Applications due March 31, 2026

Personal Info

Full Name

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Permanent Address

Street Number

Street Number 2

City

State

Zip code

Current Address: enter the following information if your current address is different from your permanent address

Street Number

Street Number 2

City

State

Zip code

Contact Information

Phone Number

- -

University email address

Permanent Email address (not your school email)

Academic Information

University and Major

College/University

University City

University State

Major

Undergraduate level starting Fall 2025

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Academic Standing

Overall GPA

Major GPA

Graduation Date (mm/yyyy)

Citizenship Status

US Citizen

Permanent Resident

Not Applicable

Are you an international student on a non-resident visa?

The following demographic questions are for statistical purposes and you have the option not to report

Gender

Ethnicity

Race

If Native American please provide name of tribal affiliation (Or type N/A)

Are you a first generation college student?

Are you a veteran of the US military?

Research Interest areas: Select top two preferences

First Choice

Second Choice

Are you currently involved with or working in a research lab

If yes, what is your role in the lab

Have you participated in an REU program before?

In 200 words or less - Why do you believe sustainable engineering is important, and how do you see it impacting the future?

In 200 words or less - What is it about this REU program that excites you?

Please upload a 1-2 page resume, in PDF format

Please upload an unofficial transcript

Personal essay 500 words or less

Describe your career goals, post-graduation plans, and your motivation for pursuing research in sustainable engineering. You may use your essay to indicate more information about your top preferences for “Research Interest Areas” and why you would be particularly interested in those.

Faculty References

Please arrange for the submission of at least one letter of recommendation from a faculty member at your current college/university acquainted with your laboratory work and coursework. One letter of recommendation is required. A second letter of recommendation is optional.

Please provide the contact information for these two faculty members below.

First Faculty Reference

First Faculty Reference Name

First Faculty Reference Email

Second Faculty Reference

Second Faculty Reference Name

Second Faculty Reference Email