REU 2011 Application

Please read the following important information and submit all required materials before the deadline.

Qualifications

  • US citizens or permanent residents
  • Major in Computer Science or Software Engineering
  • GPA higher than 3.0
  • Proficiency in C/C++, FMEA, FTA, and UML is preferred
  • Incoming senior, or sophomore/junior with strong academic record
  • Students from underrepresented groups (women, minorities, and persons with disabilities) and academic institutions with limited research opportunities especially welcome

Important Dates

  • March 15 Application deadline
  • April 15 Notification date
  • June 1   REU program starting date
  • July 26   REU program ending date

The application deadline is March 15, 2011. Once an offer of acceptance has been extended to an applicant, a confirmation must be received within one week of the offer date.

Financial Incentive

  • $3,600 stipend
  • Housing allowance
  • Travel reimbursement for those from outside the Dallas metro area

Strong Collaboration with Industry

  • Field trips to Raytheon Network Centric Systems, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, and EDS/HP
  • Seminars by experts in software safety from the above-named corporations

Required Materials

  • Completed application form (Word, pdf)
  • One-page statement of your research goals
  • Two recommendation letters (Word, pdf)
  • A copy of an official transcript from your current institution

Follow the instructions in the application form to submit all required materials.