Injury Science REU Application Requirements

REU Class of 2023 candid

Applications for the 2025 Research Experiences for Undergraduates program are closed. Check back for 2026 application details.

If you're interested in applying for the Injury Science Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, your application must include the following required materials (applications missing these materials will not be reviewed):

  1. Transcript (Unofficial transcripts only. We do not accept official transcripts.)
  2. Current resume.
  3. Two letters of recommendation (one academic letter of recommendation is required).
    • The other may be an academic or a personal recommendation.
    • Both recommendations must be submitted by the application deadline. Applicants missing one or both recommendations will not be reviewed. Please be sure to follow up with persons providing letters of recommendation to make sure they are submitted on time.
  4. An essay of 500 words or less.
    • The essay must address:
      • How has your past experience prepared you for your preferred Injury Science REU project?
      • What are your goals for the internship?
      • Which REU project(s) are you most interested in? Why?

Resources

Questions? Please email CIRPREU@email.chop.edu. 

Watch a video about training opportunities with the Injury Science Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program.

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