Maryland Sea Grant offers fifteen students the opportunity to conduct marine research on the Chesapeake Bay. During the 12-week program, each student works with a mentor on an individual research project. It’s a special opportunity to develop your research skills and interests by working with top science mentors studying America’s largest estuary.
Each REU fellow will receive:
- $7,200 stipend
- Free housing at your research lab
- Round-trip travel expenses
Research areas include: Benthic environment, Climate change, Contaminants, Environmental chemistry, Estuarine processes, Fisheries, Modeling and analysis, Molecular biology and genetics, and Physical oceanography.
How to Apply
Interested students are required to submit:
- Application form
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Unofficial transcripts
- A list of courses in progress
- Two letters of recommendation
Learn more about how to apply to the program.
Application now available for summer 2021. Click here to apply!