The Department of Astronomy and the Center for Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics (CCAPP) sponsor a summer research program for Ohio State undergraduates. This program offers full-time, paid summer research positions in astrophysics with a faculty member of the Department of Astronomy and/or Physics. Here is a link to this year's Program Poster.
Here is a list of Program Alumni, including their projects, advisors, and where they are now.
Congratulations to 2007 SURP participant Nathaniel Ross, one of the winners of the MAPS Undergraduate Research Forum, and to Timothy Arnold, Megan Comins, and Garrett Elliott, recipients of Undergraduate Research Scholarships from the College of Arts and Sciences.
Successful applicants must be willing to work full time (40 hours/week) on research for 12 weeks during 2010, starting on June 14. The program therefore runs from June 14 to September 3 in Summer 2010. Note that we strongly discourage participants from taking classes concurrent with the program. Participants must also commit to:
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program is primarily intended for juniors interested in graduate study in astrophysics, although exceptional sophomores will also be considered. Students are typically astronomy majors or majors in a closely-related field. We also encourage applications from engineering students interested in astronomical instrumentation. There are approximately five positions available for Summer 2010. This program is only open to undergraduates at The Ohio State University.
Applications are due January 29, 2010. A complete application includes a cover letter with your contact information, a copy of your OSU Advising Report, and a 500 word essay on why you want to pursue research in astrophysics. You may also mention if you would like to pursue research in specific areas. We will do our best to accommodate preferences, although we can make no guarantees. We plan to select and notify applicants by the last week of Winter Quarter. Send your application to:
For general information visit the Astronomy Department's website at www.astronomy.ohio-state.edu. If you have specific questions about the Summer Undergraduate Research Program please contact:
This program has been generously supported by the Department of Astronomy, the Center for Cosmology and AstroParticle Physics, as well as grants from the National Science Foundation and NASA to individual faculty advisors.
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