UROCKS (Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Cave and Karst Science)
The UROCKS (Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Cave and Karst Science) program is a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) designed to provide opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in independent mentored research projects. These projects will involve one or more aspects of Cave and Karst Science, along with professional development workshops, karst science seminars, and social events. The program is currently funded for three summers (2022-2024), and will host ten students each summer.
Eligibility
• Per NSF regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, naturalized citizens, or permanent residents of the United States
• Applicants must be rising sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate students at the start of the REU. (Eligible students may be enrolled as undergraduates at two or four-year institutions)
• Applicants must be willing to commit for the entire 10 week residential summer program
• Students from underrepresented groups and first generation college students are highly encouraged to apply
Program Highlights
• Ten week residential summer program at James Madison University
• Individual mentored research projects involving cave and karst research
• Weekly seminars/workshops in karst science and professional development
• Social activities and Field Trips
• Housing on the James Madison University campus and off campus travel provided
• Students will receive a stipend of $600.00/week and a food allowance of $100.00/week for the ten weeks
We are now accepting applications for our May 22-July 30, 2022 session! The application deadline is January 15th at 11:59 pm.
APPLICATION DETAILS
NOTE: The 2022 program will be subject to any State and University COVID-19 related restrictions, as they exist during the operation of the REU.
Please visit https://www.jmu.edu/geology/UROCKS/index.shtml for more information about the UROCKS program!