NSF REU Site: Research Institute in Sociology and Social Inequality
The REU program will not be held in Summer 2022. We will apply for funding to hold it in Summer 2023. Updates will be posted at this site.
The Texas A&M Sociology Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) offers summer fellowships to do world class research.
This program was funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under grant #1757813 for summer programs in 2018, 2019, and 2021.
Professor Hernandez discusses the REU program
The REU program provides top undergraduates from around the country the opportunity to actively participate in the creation of knowledge. With the help of world-class faculty, students are provided all of the instruction and tools needed to examine the world around around them and contribute to the field.
Research Projects and Activities: At a Glance
Nationally known faculty will involve students in on-going research projects in areas such as:
- Residential segregation
- Disparities in education
- Disparities in housing and neighborhoods
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis of disparities
- Mapping and other visualization of disparities
- Communicating social science research
- Disparities in criminal justice outcomes and familial impacts
- Immigration and migration
- Measurement of racial and ethnic categories
Program Activities
- Participation in research project working with faculty supervisor/mentor
- Participation in advanced undergraduate seminar in research methods
- Mentoring and guest speakers focusing on graduate training and careers in social science research
- Preparing for and completing the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
- Presenting research findings at end-of-program Research Symposium and at a professional conference
Location
- Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Residential
- Dates: June and July, 2021
- Stipend, room, board, and program travel provided
2023 Cohort Application
- We are not currently accepting applications. We plan to apply for funding to hold the program in Summer 2023. Announcements will be found at this site.
Eligibility
NSF program guidelines stipulate that students must be US Citizens or permanent residents and be working toward a four-year degree (graduating December 2023 or later). In addition, our program requires that students have the support and endorsement of a home campus faculty mentor.