USDA NIFA AFRI Rainfed Agriculture Innovation Network (RAIN) REU Program
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Academic Level: For most summer research programs, this is your upcoming status as of the fall. Always check with the individual program's website for details.Undergraduates - Sophomore
Undergraduates - Junior
Undergraduates - Senior
Note: this opportunity encourages applications from community college students.Description: This program is designed to provide future engineers and scientists with the skills and perspective necessary to address some of the world's future food and fiber needs. Ten selected students each year will be paired with a faculty advisor and a graduate student mentor at the team institutions. The students will perform research on adaptive management, attend seminars on topics related to sustainability and professional development, and work on a project related to water-limited crop and animal production systems.
Participants will receive:
$9000 stipend (inclusive of travel and room and board), paid in several installments over the summer.
Hands-on research experience in a transdisciplinary team Mentorship by a RAIN team faculty member
Eligibility:
Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.
Applicants should have a 2.5 or greater undergraduate GPA.
Graduating seniors are not eligible for the program.
Participating Institution(s):(Click an institution to see all programs it hosts)Program Materials:
Program VideoThis Program can be Described by:Academic Disciplines:
Agricultural Engineering
Atmospheric Sciences
Computational Sciences
Conservation Biology & Wildlife
Crop & Soil Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Spatial/Geographic Information Systems
STEM Fields
Sustainability
Keywords:
Agricultural Ecology
Agriculture Economics
Agronomy
Algorithms
Biomass Conversion
Climate Modeling
Nitrogen Cycling
Soil Science
Weather Extremes
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This program is funded by:
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)
Page last updated 3/30/2023
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