| Applications will not be available for Summer 2026. Please check back here for more information at the end of 2026. |
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To apply for the CSUMB Ocean Sciences REU program, please follow the directions on this site and submit your application via the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Education & Training Application (ETAP) portal (date link will be live: TBD). Be sure you are applying for the "CSUMB Ocean Sciences REU Program".
View the requirements and guidelines below to help you prepare a strong application. If you have any questions, please first consult our Frequently Asked Questions. For questions not covered in the FAQ, please email reu@csumb.edu.
Eligibility Requirements
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Current sophomore or junior pursuing a degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
- Do not already have a Bachelor's degree
- Recommended 2.8 GPA or better
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| Step 1: Prepare and Research |
- Research our program and determine if this is the right program for you
- Please review the mentors and projects list and consider who you are most interested in working with and why. Advisory: Please do not reach out to the mentors directly. If you contact the mentors directly your application may be disqualified.
- Reach out to us if you have any questions at reu@csumb.edu.
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| Step 2: The ETAP Application Form |
- Make an account on the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Education & Training Application (ETAP) portal.
- In ETAP, apply for the CSUMB Ocean Sciences REU program. A direct link to our program on ETAP will be posted here on TBD. Please check back at that time.
- The CSUMB Ocean Sciences REU ETAP application will ask you 10 Additional Questions specific to the CSUMB Ocean Science REU program that include your top 3 choices for which mentors you want to work with and why. Be sure to review the mentors and projects list before applying. Advisory: Please do not reach out to the mentors directly. If you contact the mentors directly your application may be disqualified.
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| Step 3: Supporting Documents |
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In ETAP you will need to upload the following key documents to complete your application:
- A CV or Academic Résumé (see guidelines in Application Resources/Guide)
- Your Unofficial College Transcripts (Please include Fall 2025 grades and Spring 2026 registered courses)
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| Step 4: Letters of Recommendation |
| Letters of recommendation instructions will be posted here starting TBD. |
