• Undergraduates who have completed at least their sophomore year
• Majoring in math, biology, or related fields
• Have completed Calculus 1 & 2 courses before program start date
• Individuals traditionally identified as historically underrepresented in the U.S. STEM enterprise are strongly encouraged to apply
• U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents

• $5,800 stipend
• Accepted students will be notified of awards by March 15

• All application materials must be submitted by January 31st
• Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted

• Completed QRLSSP Application: Accessible here: QRLSSP Application
• Personal Statement: In approximately 500 words, double spaced, please describe the following:
  • Why are you applying to the QRLSSP summer research program?
  • What are your research interests?
  • What are your future career goals and what have you accomplished towards these goals?

                   *Please Note: a Resume/CV is not a personal statement

• College/University Transcripts: A copy of your college/university transcript is required AND must be sent by the university. Official electronic transcripts will be accepted. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Please email to: [email protected] or mail to the address below.
• Faculty Form & Letter of Recommendation:
  • Only one letter of recommendation is required.
  • The letter of recommendation should to be written on university letterhead and emailed from the faculty reference.
  • The form and letter of recommendation must be received by January 31st.

• Application requirement checklist (for reference):

Applications and supporting documents may be submitted via the following options:

                  1. Applications and Personal Statement: 

                            must be submitted via the online application, https://mcmsc.asu.edu/qrlssp/summer-program

                  2. College/University Transcripts:

                            please email to [email protected] or mail to the address below.

Arizona State University
QRLSSP Summer REU
P.O. Box 873901
Tempe, AZ 85287-3901 

Please note when submitting your application online, Firefox and Chrome are the preferred web browsers, please do not use Internet Explorer. 

If you have any questions regarding the application process or issues submitting your application, please email [email protected].