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Collaborative Research: REU Site: Research Opportunities in Rock Deformation
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About This Grant
Rock deformation is a sub-discipline of Earth science that employs experimental techniques from geology and engineering to measure the strength of rocks. Observations and data from rock deformation are essential to a wide range of research in geoengineering, geologic hazards, geophysics, and planetary geology. However, most institutions do not have active research programs in rock deformation, due to the scale, cost, and technical needs of an experimental rock deformation lab. The Research Opportunities in Rock Deformation (RORD) REU site provides training in experimental rock deformation and generates a robust pipeline of students and industry professionals from all backgrounds. The RORD REU site provides research and mentorship opportunities for undergraduate students in the field of experimental rock deformation. The long-term objective is to expand the pipeline of students pursuing research or industry careers in rock deformation or related fields. Student participants receive training in research methods and professional development topics that provide a stable foundation for graduate school or related career paths. A large team of PIs and senior participants, composed of academic researchers in rock deformation, ensures that students who participate in the program have a deep professional network to support their future endeavors. Students are drawn from the full spectrum of higher education institutions. Strong emphases are placed on recruiting students from smaller colleges and universities that do not have research programs in rock deformation. The REU site includes three integrated sessions: a field session to introduce students to the geological study of deformed rocks, a laboratory session where students conduct experiments on specimens collected during the field session, and a conference session where students have the opportunity to present the results of their research projects. The REU site uses an innovated distributed model, leveraging the combined lab capacity of the PIs and other senior participants to support 10 students per year. This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Grant Summary
Collaborative Research: REU Site: Research Opportunities in Rock Deformation is a NSF grant providing up to $443K for university, nonprofit, small business. Applications are due 2028-12-31 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
Up to $443K
2028-12-31
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Collaborative Research: REU Site: Research Opportunities in Rock Deformation from NSF, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
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Collaborative Research: REU Site: Research Opportunities in Rock Deformation: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Collaborative Research: REU Site: Research Opportunities in Rock Deformation?
Collaborative Research: REU Site: Research Opportunities in Rock Deformation is offered by NSF and is generally open to university, nonprofit, small business. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Collaborative Research: REU Site: Research Opportunities in Rock Deformation provide?
Collaborative Research: REU Site: Research Opportunities in Rock Deformation provides up to $443K per award from NSF. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Collaborative Research: REU Site: Research Opportunities in Rock Deformation deadline?
Applications for Collaborative Research: REU Site: Research Opportunities in Rock Deformation are due 2028-12-31 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, NSF, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Collaborative Research: REU Site: Research Opportunities in Rock Deformation?
To apply for Collaborative Research: REU Site: Research Opportunities in Rock Deformation, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from NSF.