Summer research spot without REU at a school with REUs

[Andrew774]

I want to find an undergrad research spot at UC Davis over the summer since I'll be in the area; however, I believe I've missed the deadline for summer REU applications. Seeing as Davis gets an influx of undergrad researchers from their REU program, do I have any chance in scoring a spot by just emailing professors? Thanks for any input!

 

[Vanadium 50]

Are you a Davis student?

 

[Andrew774]

Sorry I should have mentioned that; No I am a UC Santa Barbara 2nd year physics major

 

[Vanadium 50]

Then it's going to be hard. Whoever hires you is going to be asked "Why didn't you hire a David undergrad?"

 

[radium]

Why don't you just stay at UCSB? UCSB is a fantastic physics department ranked in the top ten.