Description

Apply to the SLAWR REU!

Deadline: February 9, 2026 (priority deadline: January 12)

Join a 10-week summer research experience that examines the interactions between physical, natural, and social processes by weaving Indigenous knowledge with Western science to advance understanding and support tribal land and water management. Students work in community-based, interdisciplinary research teams at the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, the Fond du Lac Reservation, and Salish Kootenai College.

What you’ll receive:

• $7,000 stipend
• Housing, transportation, and some food costs covered
• Up to $1,000 to present your research at a professional conference

Interested in applying? Check out our Winter Webinar Series, including the Application: Tips & Tricks session. Webinar information and registration links are available here.

Visit our website for more information and to fill out an application.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply for this program. The program is open to undergraduate students majoring in civil engineering, geosciences, ecology, mathematics, or related fields.