Welcome to the Sustainable Groundwater REU

San Francisco State University (SFSU) and the California State University (CSU) system offers a 9-week REU across California. Students collaborate with research mentors at host CSU campuses to develop projects that address groundwater and surface water sustainability.

About the REU

Program Highlights

Individual research projects.
$5,400 stipend.
Weekly career development workshop.
May include travel and housing support.
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2022 Application

The 2022 REU Site: Sustainable Groundwater Resources application is due March 1, 2022.
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Research Mentors & Projects

Students are paired with a Research Mentor from one of over 10 CSU campuses.
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Who Should Apply?

Rising sophomores or juniors (must be a returning student in Fall 2022).
Highly motivated students interested in research in any of the water disciplines related to our REU topic.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline?
Who can apply?
Where will I live?
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About NSF REU

NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program.
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Contact

Dr. Leora Nanus email: lnanus@sfsu.edu
phone: (415) 405-3547

*Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, San Francisco State University and other campuses in the CSU system are under modified campus operations for early Spring 2022 and some courses are predominantly offered virtually. The safety and welfare of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding communities are the University’s top priority. Applicants should be aware that this upcoming Summer REU 2022, 9-week program may be a remote virtual format or via a hybrid mode with restricted travel. We will update this site as we receive additional information about the anticipated program format for 2022. Full applications are due March 1, 2022.

Funding for this REU site is provided by the National Science Foundation’s Division of Earth Sciences located in Alexandria, VA. Award Number: 1852564. The NSF contact for this program is Aisha Morris. NSF does not handle REU applications; please contact each REU site directly for application information.