Application

Applicants must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents. Students who will have received the Bachelor’s degree before the conclusion of the program are ineligible.  Preference is given to students from institutions with limited resources for research (4 year colleges, liberal arts institutions, Master’s colleges/universities, community colleges, etc.).  University of Michigan-Ann Arbor students are ineligible for participation.  

Program participants are strictly prohibited from working or taking classes while participating in the program. Program participants will be expected to work 40 hours / week and will not be permitted to take vacations while participating in the program.

To facilitate the prompt completion of your application, it is recommended that you prepare the following information in advance.

• A listing of previous research or laboratory experiences (date, location, duties)
• A listing of extracurricular activities
• A statement (1 page) describing your educational and career goals and how participation in this program will assist you in accomplishing your goals.
• You will be required to provide the names of five REU Faculty Mentors whose research most interests you. All attempts will be made to honor your preferences. You can review the list of mentors here (will open in a new window).
• Names and contact information of two references (see below)

You will be able to return to the application at any time and resume your work, provided you do not submit your application at the end. Doing so will send your application for processing, and you will not be able to make changes.

Please provide the names of five REU Faculty Mentors whose research most interests you. All attempts will be made to honor your preferences. You can review the list of mentors here (will open in a new window).

You will be required to provide the names, email addresses and phone numbers of two individuals who will be submitting letters of recommendation on your behalf. Letters may come from faculty instructors, research advisors, academic advisors or employers. Personal references, from family members or friends, are unacceptable. The application will generate an email that will be sent directly to the email addresses of those who will be providing your recommendations. The email will contain a link to the on-line recommendation form. You are advised to complete your application early - or - to request your letters of recommendations as soon as possible as the recommendation link will only be sent to your recommenders after you have completed the application.  Recommendations can also be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to:

University of Michigan
College of Pharmacy
428 Church St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1065
Attn.: REU Program

(The deadline for receipt of letters of recommendation is February 28th.  Extensions can be granted if needed.)

You will be required to upload a copy of your transcript (official or unofficial). Please do not submit advising reports. Alternatively, transcripts can be sent electronically to [email protected] or mailed to the below address. Transcripts should be postmarked by the deadline date of February 20th. 

University of Michigan
College of Pharmacy
428 Church St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1065
Attn.: REU Program

Please click HERE to apply.