Research Experience for Undergraduates
Ecology and Management for Resilient and Adapted Forests

Dates

May 27 - August 1, 2025

Groups & Topic

Academics

College-Aged

Overview

Mississippi State University's (MSU) Department of Forestry is hosting a summer National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) program from May 27 – August 1, 2025. The “Ecology and Management for Resilient and Adapted Forests” REU program will recruit students to participate in active research under the guidance and supervision of faculty mentors who are dedicated researchers and educators in the MSU Department of Forestry.

Requirements and Registration

To be eligible for this REU program, you must be (1) at least 18 years old, (2) entering or returning to an undergraduate degree program in Fall 2025, and (3) a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students who will graduate by June 2025 are not eligible to apply. Preference will be given to students outside of Mississippi State University, but from Mississippi or other parts of the southeastern United States. No prior research experience is needed but priority will be given to students who have completed at least one course in biology or a related discipline. The program is a 10-week, full-time experience, so applicants should not be simultaneously engaged with other jobs or coursework.

Apply here. 

Highlights

  • Participate in a 10-week research opportunity
  • Conduct a research project designed with faculty mentors in the Department of Forestry at Mississippi State University
  • Participate in social and academic professional development programs
  • Have the opportunity to present on and/or publish their research
  • Receive a stipend of $700/week, free on-campus housing, a $150/week allowance for meals, and up to $500 travel and $925 research allowance