2022 Summer REU: Genes to Ecosystems Applications Applications Now Open!

** The program is contingent on funding renewal from the National Science Foundation.

Join the Plant Biology and Conservation Internship Program

Explore opportunities and view previous and current projects to learn more about the exciting research conducted by past participants. Throughout the year there are opportunities to engage in research, both paid and unpaid, for aspiring researchers at various stages in their career. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic there are program capacity limitations. Learn about research opportunities, and search previous internships that span a variety of topics in plant biology and conservation. The program for 2022 is contingent on funding renewal from the National Science Foundation. We are cautiously optimistic and applications are now open!

Research Products

See what previous interns have created as a result of their participation in our programs, including posters and videos. You can also view published papers co-authored by participants as a result of their research.

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Applications Now Open!

Wed, 12/15/2021 - 08:52

We are now accepting applications for our 2022 Summer REU: Genes to Ecosystems Program!

Chicago Botanic Garden has submitted an application to the National Science Foundation to renew funding for the REU program, which would allow us to run the program for the 2022-2024 period. The 2022 program is contingent on receiving this funding. However, we are cautiously optimistic and are now accepting applications for our 2022 Summer REU: Genes to Ecosystems Program!

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