Research Experiences for
Undergraduates
REUs are
among the most prestigious activities that undergraduates can undertake over
the summer. These programs, held at universities across the country, are
often funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and provide a
stipend of $3000-5000, usually with free or low-cost campus housing. Most REUs
are in the sciences, but there are programs in a wide variety of disciplines
(for instance, anthropology). Most of the application deadlines are between
late January and March.
ALL
MAJORS
Anthropology
Biology Business
Chemistry
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Earth Science
Education
Mathematics
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology Social Work
Sociology
Social Sciences
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Massachusetts Space Grants
Want to earn
$4,500 this summer? Can you envision a 2013 summer research project that
meets the goals of NASA? Can you imagine a project that uses data from a
NASA mission? Then consider a NASA Space Grant Consortium summer
research proposal.
Last year, 4 BSU students were awarded
these grants and earned $4,500 each for 10 weeks of work. Contact
Dr.
Martina Arndt (Physics)
for application materials, which are due to Dr. Arndt by April 16. You
are encouraged to contact Dr. Arndt
with questions, including whether a project would be appropriate for
this program.
Contact Information
National
Science Foundation
The National
Science Foundation offers a variety of research experiences in a wide range
of disciplines. These include numerous offerings from the
Department of Defense (DoD).
Website
Anthropology
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National
Science Foundation
Social,
Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
Website
Biology
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Amgen
Scholars
A
leader in biotechnology since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to
realize the new sciences promise by bringing safe, effective medicines from
lab, to manufacturing plant, to patient. The Amgen Scholars U.S. Program
provides hundreds of selected undergraduate students with the opportunity to
engage in a hands-on research experience at some of the nations leading
educational institutions. Currently, 10 universities in the U.S. host the
summer research program. The Amgen Foundation has committed $34 million over
eight years to this global initiative to make this opportunity possible to
more than 2,400 students.
pdf.
Website
APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate
Women
The
internships are salaried positions typically 10 weeks long at one of three
IBM research locations (San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, or Yorktown Heights, NY),
and give the opportunity to work closely with an IBM mentor. The Watson lab
has a full range of research, as does the Almaden lab, and the Austin lab
focuses on software and systems. Research areas of the internship are
individually chosen so as to optimize the match between the skills and
interests of the student, and the ongoing research programs of the
laboratory.
Application Deadline: February 1, 2013
Website
Biological Discovery in Woods Hole Summer
Opportunity for Undergraduate Research
The
Marine Biological Laboratory invites undergraduate students who are
interested in pursuing careers in the life sciences to apply to the
Biological Discovery in Woods Hole program. Faculty with expertise in
molecular and cell biology, neurobiology & behavior, physiology,
developmental biology, ecology and evolutionary biology will guide ten
highly motivated rising sophomore and junior students in this National
Science Foundation - Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF REU)
program. Each undergraduate student will be placed in the laboratory of an
MBL research scientist and fully participate in all laboratory exercises and
activities. The program will provide a stipend of approximately $4500 to
each student, and room and board for 10 weeks. For priority consideration,
applications are due by March 15, 2013 and students will begin to be
notified by the end of March, 2013.
Program details, eligility, and application instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Addititional information:
Department of Education
7 MBL Street
Woods Hole MA 02543
NSFREU@mbl.edu
Website
IBM Research Internship for Black, Hispanic,
and Native American Students
IBM sponsors a research internship
program for under-represented minorities. The goal is to
encourage under-represented minority students to pursue
graduate studies in science and engineering.
Award
The internships are salaried positions
typically 10 weeks long at IBM Research - Almaden in San
Jose, CA and include the opportunity to work closely with an
IBM mentor. Research areas of the internship are
individually chosen so as to optimize the match between the
skills and interests of the student, and the ongoing
research programs of the laboratory. Examples of the
projects available in the summer of 2013 are found at:
http://www.almaden.ibm.com/st/info/studentopps/internopps/projects/
Information about IBM research and the
Almaden site may be found at:
http://www.research.ibm.com
http://www.almaden.ibm.com
The starting and ending dates are
chosen so as not to conflict with the student's school
schedule. Assistance in finding and renting housing will be
provided.
Applications for summer 2013 will be
due February 1, 2013, and selection notifications will begin
in early April. More information is available in the
Frequently Asked Questions page.
Eligibility
-
Must be under-represented minority
with sophomore or junior standing at a U.S. college or
university at the time of application
-
Must be majoring in chemistry,
physics, materials science or engineering, computer
science or engineering, chemical, electrical, mechanical
engineering, or biology, if it has an emphasis on one of
the other areas listed
Website
LIU-Post Summer Internship Program
In conjunction with the Office of Academic Affairs, the Provost,
and the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the
Biology Department at LIU-Post, is hosting its second summer
internship program for undergraduate research. The program will
fund four highly-motivated undergraduate students to work with
LIU Post science faculty for 10-week research projects from June
2 to August 12, 2013.
Students must complete an application
and have two letters of reference sent to the selection
committee by March 1, 2013. Students should review the research
descriptions of the participating faculty, and indicate up to
three projects that interest them. Candidates will be notified
of the status of their application by March 15, 2013. The
application and all supporting material can be sent to:
Internships include a $3,000 student stipend and additional
financial support for on-campus housing. Up to $500 in
additional funding is available for research materials.
Biology
Department
c/o Matthew Draud
LIU Post
720 Northern Boulevard
Brookville, N.Y. 11548-1300
Phone: 516- 299-2481
e-mail: matthew.draud@liu.edu
Website
National
Science Foundation
Biological
Sciences
Website
Oklahoma
State University REU Site: Biological Basis of Human and Animal Behavior
Overview
The goal of this program is to provide 12 undergraduate students with an
in-depth, hands-on research experience focused on the biological basis of
human and animal behavior. Students will be trained in the application of
the scientific method to develop hypotheses, design and conduct research
studies involving either animal or human subjects. Students will also be
trained in the responsible conduct of research. Students will be mentored by
full-time, Ph.D.-level faculty members who are tenured/tenure-track faculty
with strong programs of research. This program is supported by the National
Science Foundation under Grant No. (SMA 1063091).
Program dates: June 1, 2013-July 27, 2013
Application deadline: February 15, 2013
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is
currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. Students who graduate with a
bachelors degree before fall 2013 are NOT eligible for the program. Only
Students selected for the program will be expected to devote at least 40
hours a week for research; thus, it is NOT possible to be enrolled in
courses or other activities during the program.
Compensation
Each student will reside in a campus dormitory (at no cost to the student)
and receive $500 per week to cover food and other living expenses. Students
will receive a $500 travel stipend to pay for their travel to and from
campus and a $500 additional stipend, if students present research at an
academic conference.
Website
Purdue University Tackling the Environmental Grand Challenges of
Engineering - Coordinated by the Division of Environmental and Ecological
Engineering
This
program is for students who are interested in applying their technical
skills to solve some of the
grand challenges facing humanity. Broad research themes include
providing access to clean water, restoring and improving urban
infrastructure, and managing nitrogen and carbon cycles at different
scales. After completing the program, students will be better prepared to
enter the global green economy and will have a better overall understanding
of the environmental impacts of societal activities.
Summer Undergraduate
Research Fellowship (SURF) NIST Boulder Programs
Applications are due February 15, 2013. Approximately $163,800 is available
to support new awards. Colleges and universities located in the U.S. and its
territories with degree-granting programs in computer science, mathematics,
materials science, chemistry, biology, engineering, and/or physics. Each
applicant U.S. college or university is limited to nominating no more than
eight undergraduate students per college or university for participation in
the
SURF NIST Boulder Programs.
Website
University of Wisconsin,
School of Freshwater Sciences
The Center for Great Lakes Studies of the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the National Science Foundation Division of Ocean
Sciences offer career development and experience in Marine and Freshwater
Sciences through a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site
program. Students continuing college enrollment in Fall 2012, particularly
with majors pertinent to aquatic sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology,
physics, geology, mathematics) and interest in water are encouraged to
apply.
Website
UNLV Microbiology Research Experience for Undergraduates
Undergraduate students are invited to participate in a 10-week summer
research program in environmental microbiology. Students will collaborate
with faculty mentors in developing and carrying out hypothesis-based
projects on microorganisms from diverse habitats such as hot springs, the
deep terrestrial subsurface, hypersaline lakes, arid soils, and ephemeral
water sources. Students may also choose to explore the mechanisms of
magnetotaxis, sporulation, soil-forming processes, microbial adaptation to
stressful and non-host environments, or the dynamics between primary
producers and consumers. At the conclusion of the program, students will
present their research results at a scientific colloquium. Students will
receive a $5,000 salary, housing and a travel subsidy.
Students
from underrepresented groups and from academic institutions with limited
research opportunities, including two-year colleges are strongly encouraged
to apply.
The
application deadline for the Summer 2013 REU program is
Friday February 15, 2013.
Apply here.
Website
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National
Science Foundation
Social,
Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
Website
Chemistry
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APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate
Women
The
internships are salaried positions typically 10 weeks long at one of three
IBM research locations (San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, or Yorktown Heights, NY),
and give the opportunity to work closely with an IBM mentor. The Watson lab
has a full range of research, as does the Almaden lab, and the Austin lab
focuses on software and systems. Research areas of the internship are
individually chosen so as to optimize the match between the skills and
interests of the student, and the ongoing research programs of the
laboratory.
Application Deadline: February 1, 2013
Website
IBM Research Internship for Black, Hispanic,
and Native American Students
IBM sponsors a research internship
program for under-represented minorities. The goal is to
encourage under-represented minority students to pursue
graduate studies in science and engineering.
Award
The internships are salaried positions
typically 10 weeks long at IBM Research - Almaden in San
Jose, CA and include the opportunity to work closely with an
IBM mentor. Research areas of the internship are
individually chosen so as to optimize the match between the
skills and interests of the student, and the ongoing
research programs of the laboratory. Examples of the
projects available in the summer of 2013 are found at:
http://www.almaden.ibm.com/st/info/studentopps/internopps/projects/
Information about IBM research and the
Almaden site may be found at:
http://www.research.ibm.com
http://www.almaden.ibm.com
The starting and ending dates are
chosen so as not to conflict with the student's school
schedule. Assistance in finding and renting housing will be
provided.
Applications for summer 2013 will be
due February 1, 2013, and selection notifications will begin
in early April. More information is available in the
Frequently Asked Questions page.
Eligibility
-
Must be under-represented minority
with sophomore or junior standing at a U.S. college or
university at the time of application
-
Must be majoring in chemistry,
physics, materials science or engineering, computer
science or engineering, chemical, electrical, mechanical
engineering, or biology, if it has an emphasis on one of
the other areas listed
Website
National
Science Foundation
Chemistry
Website
Purdue University Tackling the Environmental Grand Challenges of
Engineering - Coordinated by the Division of Environmental and Ecological
Engineering
This
program is for students who are interested in applying their technical
skills to solve some of the
grand challenges facing humanity. Broad research themes include
providing access to clean water, restoring and improving urban
infrastructure, and managing nitrogen and carbon cycles at different
scales. After completing the program, students will be better prepared to
enter the global green economy and will have a better overall understanding
of the environmental impacts of societal activities.
Summer Undergraduate
Research Fellowship (SURF) NIST Boulder Programs
Applications are due February 15, 2013. Approximately $163,800 is available
to support new awards. Colleges and universities located in the U.S. and its
territories with degree-granting programs in computer science, mathematics,
materials science, chemistry, biology, engineering, and/or physics. Each
applicant U.S. college or university is limited to nominating no more than
eight undergraduate students per college or university for participation in
the
SURF NIST Boulder Programs.
Website
University of Wisconsin,
School of Freshwater Sciences
The Center for Great Lakes Studies of the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the National Science Foundation Division of Ocean
Sciences offer career development and experience in Marine and Freshwater
Sciences through a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site
program. Students continuing college enrollment in Fall 2012, particularly
with majors pertinent to aquatic sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology,
physics, geology, mathematics) and interest in water are encouraged to
apply.
Website
Computer
Science
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APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate
Women
The
internships are salaried positions typically 10 weeks long at one of three
IBM research locations (San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, or Yorktown Heights, NY),
and give the opportunity to work closely with an IBM mentor. The Watson lab
has a full range of research, as does the Almaden lab, and the Austin lab
focuses on software and systems. Research areas of the internship are
individually chosen so as to optimize the match between the skills and
interests of the student, and the ongoing research programs of the
laboratory.
Application Deadline: February 1, 2013
Website
IBM Research Internship for Black, Hispanic,
and Native American Students
IBM sponsors a research internship
program for under-represented minorities. The goal is to
encourage under-represented minority students to pursue
graduate studies in science and engineering.
Award
The internships are salaried positions
typically 10 weeks long at IBM Research - Almaden in San
Jose, CA and include the opportunity to work closely with an
IBM mentor. Research areas of the internship are
individually chosen so as to optimize the match between the
skills and interests of the student, and the ongoing
research programs of the laboratory. Examples of the
projects available in the summer of 2013 are found at:
http://www.almaden.ibm.com/st/info/studentopps/internopps/projects/
Information about IBM research and the
Almaden site may be found at:
http://www.research.ibm.com
http://www.almaden.ibm.com
The starting and ending dates are
chosen so as not to conflict with the student's school
schedule. Assistance in finding and renting housing will be
provided.
Applications for summer 2013 will be
due February 1, 2013, and selection notifications will begin
in early April. More information is available in the
Frequently Asked Questions page.
Eligibility
-
Must be under-represented minority
with sophomore or junior standing at a U.S. college or
university at the time of application
-
Must be majoring in chemistry,
physics, materials science or engineering, computer
science or engineering, chemical, electrical, mechanical
engineering, or biology, if it has an emphasis on one of
the other areas listed
Website
National
Science Foundation
Computer and
Information Science and Engineering,
Website
Cyberinfrastructure,
Website
Summer Undergraduate
Research Fellowship (SURF) NIST Boulder Programs
Applications are due February 15, 2013. Approximately $163,800 is available
to support new awards. Colleges and universities located in the U.S. and its
territories with degree-granting programs in computer science, mathematics,
materials science, chemistry, biology, engineering, and/or physics. Each
applicant U.S. college or university is limited to nominating no more than
eight undergraduate students per college or university for participation in
the
SURF NIST Boulder Programs.
Website
Criminal Justice
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National
Science Foundation
Social,
Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
Website
Earth Science
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National
Science Foundation
Atmospheric
and Geospace Sciences,
Website
Earth
Sciences,
Website
Purdue University Tackling the Environmental Grand Challenges of
Engineering - Coordinated by the Division of Environmental and Ecological
Engineering
This
program is for students who are interested in applying their technical
skills to solve some of the
grand challenges facing humanity. Broad research themes include
providing access to clean water, restoring and improving urban
infrastructure, and managing nitrogen and carbon cycles at different
scales. After completing the program, students will be better prepared to
enter the global green economy and will have a better overall understanding
of the environmental impacts of societal activities.
Summer Undergraduate
Research Fellowship (SURF) NIST Boulder Programs
Applications are due February 15, 2013. Approximately $163,800 is available
to support new awards. Colleges and universities located in the U.S. and its
territories with degree-granting programs in computer science, mathematics,
materials science, chemistry, biology, engineering, and/or physics. Each
applicant U.S. college or university is limited to nominating no more than
eight undergraduate students per college or university for participation in
the
SURF NIST Boulder Programs.
Website
University of Wisconsin,
School of Freshwater Sciences
The Center for Great Lakes Studies of the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the National Science Foundation Division of Ocean
Sciences offer career development and experience in Marine and Freshwater
Sciences through a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site
program. Students continuing college enrollment in Fall 2012, particularly
with majors pertinent to aquatic sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology,
physics, geology, mathematics) and interest in water are encouraged to
apply.
Website
Education
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National
Science Foundation
Education
and Human Resources
Website
Mathematics
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American
Mathematical Society
AMS's page
for undergraduate mathematics students hoping to get into summer research.
Website
National
Science Foundation
Mathematical
Sciences
Website
Pennsylvania State University Mathematics Department
In the
summer of 2013 the Mathematics Department of the Pennsylvania State
University will host a Research Experiences for Undergraduates site.
Participants will be selected from qualified applicants. We encourage
students to apply for both, Summer REU and our
MASS program which runs in the
Fall semester of each year. Participation in REU followed by MASS provides
an opportunity for completing a more substantial long-term research project.
Application
deadline is February 28, 2013.
The program
will run from June 23 to August 9, 2013. It will combine learning with
research and include:
-
one
mini-course
-
Weekly
seminar run by the program coordinator Misha Guysinsky
-
MASS
Fest, a two day conference
Conference schedule
Only US
citizens and permanent residents are eligible for funding. Applications from
international students are accepted, but if admitted, they will have to
cover their own expenses.
Each
eligible REU 2013 participant will receive a stipend of $2,500,
reimbursement for room and board, and travel reimbursement up to $500.
Website
Summer Undergraduate
Research Fellowship (SURF) NIST Boulder Programs
Applications are due February 15, 2013. Approximately $163,800 is available
to support new awards. Colleges and universities located in the U.S. and its
territories with degree-granting programs in computer science, mathematics,
materials science, chemistry, biology, engineering, and/or physics. Each
applicant U.S. college or university is limited to nominating no more than
eight undergraduate students per college or university for participation in
the
SURF NIST Boulder Programs.
Website
University of Wisconsin,
School of Freshwater Sciences
The Center for Great Lakes Studies of the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the National Science Foundation Division of Ocean
Sciences offer career development and experience in Marine and Freshwater
Sciences through a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site
program. Students continuing college enrollment in Fall 2012, particularly
with majors pertinent to aquatic sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology,
physics, geology, mathematics) and interest in water are encouraged to
apply.
Website
Philosophy
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National
Science Foundation
Ethics and
Values Studies
Website
Physics
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APS
Physics
REU
Site Resources for Undergraduate Students and Educators
Website
APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate
Women
The
internships are salaried positions typically 10 weeks long at one of three
IBM research locations (San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, or Yorktown Heights, NY),
and give the opportunity to work closely with an IBM mentor. The Watson lab
has a full range of research, as does the Almaden lab, and the Austin lab
focuses on software and systems. Research areas of the internship are
individually chosen so as to optimize the match between the skills and
interests of the student, and the ongoing research programs of the
laboratory.
Application Deadline: February 1, 2013
Website
IBM Research Internship for Black, Hispanic,
and Native American Students
IBM sponsors a research internship
program for under-represented minorities. The goal is to
encourage under-represented minority students to pursue
graduate studies in science and engineering.
Award
The internships are salaried positions
typically 10 weeks long at IBM Research - Almaden in San
Jose, CA and include the opportunity to work closely with an
IBM mentor. Research areas of the internship are
individually chosen so as to optimize the match between the
skills and interests of the student, and the ongoing
research programs of the laboratory. Examples of the
projects available in the summer of 2013 are found at:
http://www.almaden.ibm.com/st/info/studentopps/internopps/projects/
Information about IBM research and the
Almaden site may be found at:
http://www.research.ibm.com
http://www.almaden.ibm.com
The starting and ending dates are
chosen so as not to conflict with the student's school
schedule. Assistance in finding and renting housing will be
provided.
Applications for summer 2013 will be
due February 1, 2013, and selection notifications will begin
in early April. More information is available in the
Frequently Asked Questions page.
Eligibility
-
Must be under-represented minority
with sophomore or junior standing at a U.S. college or
university at the time of application
-
Must be majoring in chemistry,
physics, materials science or engineering, computer
science or engineering, chemical, electrical, mechanical
engineering, or biology, if it has an emphasis on one of
the other areas listed
Website
National Science Foundation
Astronomical Sciences,
Website
Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences,
Website
Physics,
Website
Summer Undergraduate
Research Fellowship (SURF) NIST Boulder Programs
Applications are due February 15, 2013. Approximately $163,800 is available
to support new awards. Colleges and universities located in the U.S. and its
territories with degree-granting programs in computer science, mathematics,
materials science, chemistry, biology, engineering, and/or physics. Each
applicant U.S. college or university is limited to nominating no more than
eight undergraduate students per college or university for participation in
the
SURF NIST Boulder Programs.
Website
University of Wisconsin,
School of Freshwater Sciences
The Center for Great Lakes Studies of the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the National Science Foundation Division of Ocean
Sciences offer career development and experience in Marine and Freshwater
Sciences through a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site
program. Students continuing college enrollment in Fall 2012, particularly
with majors pertinent to aquatic sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology,
physics, geology, mathematics) and interest in water are encouraged to
apply.
Website
Political Science
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National
Science Foundation
Social,
Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
Website
Psychology
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National
Science Foundation
Social,
Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
Website
Oklahoma
State University REU Site: Biological Basis of Human and Animal Behavior
Overview
The goal of this program is to provide 12 undergraduate students with an
in-depth, hands-on research experience focused on the biological basis of
human and animal behavior. Students will be trained in the application of
the scientific method to develop hypotheses, design and conduct research
studies involving either animal or human subjects. Students will also be
trained in the responsible conduct of research. Students will be mentored by
full-time, Ph.D.-level faculty members who are tenured/tenure-track faculty
with strong programs of research. This program is supported by the National
Science Foundation under Grant No. (SMA 1063091).
Program dates: June 1, 2013-July 27, 2013
Application deadline: February 15, 2013
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is
currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. Students who graduate with a
bachelors degree before fall 2013 are NOT eligible for the program. Only
Students selected for the program will be expected to devote at least 40
hours a week for research; thus, it is NOT possible to be enrolled in
courses or other activities during the program.
Compensation
Each student will reside in a campus dormitory (at no cost to the student)
and receive $500 per week to cover food and other living expenses. Students
will receive a $500 travel stipend to pay for their travel to and from
campus and a $500 additional stipend, if students present research at an
academic conference.
Website
Social Work
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National
Science Foundation
Social,
Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
Website
Sociology
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National
Science Foundation
Social,
Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
Website
Social Sciences
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National
Science Foundation
Social,
Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
Website
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