Can I still get into REU programs if I have research experience at a big school?

[phrygian]

I go to a big school with lots of physics research available. I started in a group at the beginning of this year, and I'm a junior and have good grades. From looking on different REU program websites it seems like a lot of them seem to want people with limited access to research at their school. Since I am at a research school and am currently involved in research do I have much of a chance of getting into any REU's?

 

[Vanadium 50]

If you are already involved in research, why do you specifically want an REU?

 

[aspiring_one]

It wouldn't hurt to apply to one or 10 you're interested in.

 

[Nabeshin]

Since I am at a research school and am currently involved in research do I have much of a chance of getting into any REU's?

Yes you have a fine chance. In fact, you may even have a better chance if some of your letters of recommendation are coming from people you research with saying what a good researcher you are. I know quite a few people who have done multiple REUs and also research at their home university, so you should definitely apply.