Anyone applied for summer 2014 internships/fellowships yet?

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The forum discussion centers on participants sharing their applications for summer 2014 internships and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs). Key programs mentioned include NASA's OSSI, various REUs at institutions such as the University of Michigan, UC Boulder, and Louisiana State University, as well as internships at Boeing and Lockheed Martin. Participants express their hopes and experiences, with many noting the importance of these opportunities for graduate school admissions. The consensus is that applying to multiple programs increases chances of acceptance, and deadlines for applications typically fall around mid-February.

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  • Understanding of Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs)
  • Familiarity with NASA's OSSI internship application process
  • Knowledge of application timelines and deadlines for summer internships
  • Basic awareness of academic programs in physics and materials science
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  • Research the application process for NASA's OSSI internships
  • Explore the benefits of participating in REUs at institutions like the University of Michigan
  • Investigate the differences between physics and astronomy summer program timelines
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Undergraduate students in STEM fields, particularly those interested in research opportunities, internships, and graduate school preparation. This discussion is especially beneficial for those applying for summer 2014 programs in physics, materials science, and related disciplines.

  • #31
astro_2275 said:
Have people gotten replies from other astronomy programs? I've heard from harvard, and nrao as well (negative, alternate respectively). I applied to quite a few others and haven't heard anything yet

I've heard from ASTRON, Harvard, NRAO, but nothing else.
 
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  • #32
forestmine said:
I've heard from ASTRON, Harvard, NRAO, but nothing else.

what did you hear from ASTRON? I applied there as well
 
  • #33
astro_2275 said:
what did you hear from ASTRON? I applied there as well

They did wind up offering me a position.
 
  • #34
forestmine said:
They did wind up offering me a position.

congrats! guess that means I didn't get one though :(
 
  • #35
astro_2275 said:
congrats! guess that means I didn't get one though :(

Thank you. You never know, though! Hang in there!
 
  • #36
I read somewhere that astronomy summer programs do not announce until the first of March, I think this goes for REUs, NASA, etc. my guess is you shouldn't worry if on the 3rd, you still haven't heard, lol.
 
  • #37
Has anyone heard back from Harvard SEAS or the Triangle MRSEC between Duke/NC State?
 
  • #38
Just heard back from CU Boulder's Physics REU! Unfortunately I've already committed elsewhere... Ironically, still in Boulder though :)
 
  • #39
I decided to email the programs(astro) that had deadlines in February, and heard back from half of them so far (all rejections.) So if you're waiting on places still, emailing them might be a good idea
 
  • #40
I heard from William and Mary this morning. Looks like I'll be in Virginia for 10 weeks.
 
  • #41
astro_2275 said:
I decided to email the programs(astro) that had deadlines in February, and heard back from half of them so far (all rejections.) So if you're waiting on places still, emailing them might be a good idea

Astronomy programs must generally make decisions earlier than physics programs, I'm guessing then? Because I'm still hearing back from physics REUs
 

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