MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY · UNITED STATES
NSF REU – Oceanic Flux Program
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At a glance
10 mo
Duration
7.0
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Tuition / yr
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Certificate
Level
- 10 weeksProgram Duration
- Oceanic Flux Program (OFP)Core Research Area
- Sargasso SeaField Study Location
- Carbon Cycle ProcessesResearch Focus
This 10-week Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program, sponsored by the National Science Foundation, offers students the opportunity to participate in studies of carbon cycle processes within ocean ecosystems. You will work with deep particle flux materials collected from sediment traps in the Sargasso Sea as part of the Oceanic Flux Program (OFP). The project's focus will adapt to your interests and qualifications. Previous undergraduate projects have involved chemical and isotopic analyses of the flux, as well as biological studies using image analysis to understand the seasonality of biogenic components within the flux, such as calcareous microplankton and aggregates.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the duration of the NSF REU – Oceanic Flux Program?
- The program is a 10-week Research Experience for Undergraduates. It is scheduled from June 08, 2026, to August 14, 2026.
- What are the eligibility requirements for this program?
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents and currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a U.S. college or university. Graduating seniors are not eligible, and demonstrated aptitude in chemistry and math is ideal.
- How do I apply for the program?
- To apply, you need to complete and submit the online application form. The application deadline is March 12, 2026.
- Is there any financial support available for participants?
- Yes, selected participants will receive a stipend through the NSF REU Program. The specific amount of the stipend is not provided.
- What kind of research will I be involved in?
- You will participate in studies of carbon cycle processes within ocean ecosystems, working with deep particle flux materials from the Sargasso Sea. Previous projects have included chemical, isotopic, and biological analyses of the flux.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate studentCurrently enrolled in a U.S. college or university (graduating seniors are not eligible).
AptitudeDemonstrated aptitude in chemistry and math is ideal.
This program is available to U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents only.
Fees
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How to apply
1. Complete the Online ApplicationSubmit your application through the provided online form.
Scholarships
NSF REU ProgramStipend provided (amount not specified)
Frequently asked questions
What is the duration of the NSF REU – Oceanic Flux Program?
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The program is a 10-week Research Experience for Undergraduates. It is scheduled from June 08, 2026, to August 14, 2026.
What are the eligibility requirements for this program?
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Applicants must be U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents and currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a U.S. college or university. Graduating seniors are not eligible, and demonstrated aptitude in chemistry and math is ideal.
How do I apply for the program?
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To apply, you need to complete and submit the online application form. The application deadline is March 12, 2026.
Is there any financial support available for participants?
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Yes, selected participants will receive a stipend through the NSF REU Program. The specific amount of the stipend is not provided.
What kind of research will I be involved in?
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You will participate in studies of carbon cycle processes within ocean ecosystems, working with deep particle flux materials from the Sargasso Sea. Previous projects have included chemical, isotopic, and biological analyses of the flux.