Sunset over Eastern Bay and the MDI Biological Laboratory dock and harbor

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU):
in Marine Comparative Functional Genomics

Genomics, Bioinformatics, Toxicology, Physiology

The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory is a Research Experience for Undergraduates Site supported by the National Science Foundation. MDIBL has established programs for undergraduate education to enhance scientific training in the biological and biomedical sciences. Fellowships are available for research support for the summer season.

MDIBL provides the highest quality undergraduate training for undergraduate students planning careers in research or medicine. MDIBL is a highly collaborative, collegial, and camp-like environment, where students and scientists design and conduct experiments together and discuss results over homemade chowder in the dining hall.

Outstanding Mentors

Research groups represent 65 universities, graduate schools and research institutions in the United States, Europe and South America. MDIBL mentors are senior research scientists chosen for excellence in undergraduate teaching and top quality research. Undergraduate fellows are sometimes listed as co-authors on peer-reviewed publications. View the list of MDIBL research mentors.

Downeast Coastal Maine

The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory is located in the village of Salisbury Cove, Maine, on the shore of Frenchman’s Bay at the north side of Mount Desert Island. The Laboratory is a short distance from the trails of Acadia National Park and the picturesque villages of Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor, and Somesville.

Funding for Housing, Travel & Salary

Fellowships are all inclusive. Housing, dining, and travel (airfare) are paid for by the fellowship. Students at MDIBL are paid $420 per week to cover personal expenses. Underrepresented minorities in science are strongly encouraged to apply.

Specific questions? Email Michael McKernan, Director of Education.

Please read the Frequently Asked Questions.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE (deadline January 16, 2009)

1. Review the list of MDIBL research mentors. You will be asked to preference three mentors or research areas on your application.

2. Apply online. (Application package, PDF.)

2. Send in supplementary documents including

-official or registrar-produced unofficial transcript of all undergraduate work completed and in progress (transcripts printed off of online degree audit programs are not acceptable)
-written answers to the short answer questions (listed in application package)
-two faculty recommendations (see application package). Recommendations may include professors or research supervisors.

3. All supplementary documents should be mailed to:

Michael McKernan REU Program MDI Biological Laboratory PO Box 35 Salisbury Cove, ME 04672

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