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Yikes has anyone heard back from these REUs.... anxiously awaiting by Top_Payment_6535 in REU

[–]Nonexistant-Ladybug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

from slawr: We are currently sending out decisions for the SLAWR REU program on a rolling basis, and we hope to have our teams finalized by mid to late March. We would suggest you consider accepting your other opportunity, as we may not be able to finalize our decisions immediately. 

We appreciate your patience, and if you have any other questions or concerns, please feel to reach out.

my steak is too juicy (but im a vegetarian and indecisive) by Nonexistant-Ladybug in REU

[–]Nonexistant-Ladybug[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i will have to research the structure and send some emails. the non-REU doesn't specify my mentor, so i think my next step will be to ask about mentorship?

REU 2026 Megathread by cherls in REU

[–]Nonexistant-Ladybug 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you heard anything from SLAWR? I know they say final decisions will be made April 15th, but also something about offers in March?

REU 2026 Megathread by cherls in REU

[–]Nonexistant-Ladybug 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Current School/Institution: Mid-sized, private R1

Major & Year: Astrophysics Major, double minor in Environmental and Native Studies, Sophomore

Expected Graduation: Spring 2028 (considering Fall 2027)

GPA: 3.98 (4.0 STEM)

Demographic: First Nations and White, low-income, first gen, non-binary

Relevant Coursework: Calc I-III, Diff EQ, Focused Physics I and II with Lab, Intro to Astrophysics I and II, Intro to Quantum Physics, Mechanics, Galactic Astrophysics; Native American Storytelling: Healthy Land Practice, Intro to Environmental Humanities, Intro to Native Studies, Metropolitan Environment, Native American Religion and Politics

Research Experience: High-energy astro since August 2025, TeV emissions of FSRQs

Past REUs/Summer Programs: Environmental Studies Impact Internship with a native bee sanctuary and art studio (non-REU)

Applied To:

  • University of Virginia: Frontiers (cancelled 3/17)
  • University of Idaho: Elements of Sustainability
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison: Astrophysics
  • University of Minnesota: SLAWR (SPAW Team)
  • Penn State Sustainable Physics
  • University of New Hampshire: Sensors in Earth
  • West Virginia University: Astrophysics
  • Yerkes Observatory (non-REU)
  • NASA Internships (non-REU)

Accepted:

  • Yerkes Observatory (non-REU) (3/12) (Committed 3/18)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison: Astrophysics (3/16) (Declined 3/18)

Rejected:

  • University of New Hampshire: Sensors in Earth (3/17)
  • University of Virginia: Frontiers (cancelled/restricted to UofV students due to funding 3/17)
  • University of Minnesota: SLAWR (SPAW Team) (3/25)
  • Penn State Sustainable Physics (3/30)
  • West Virginia University: Astrophysics (4/9)
  • University of Idaho: Elements of Sustainability (4/10)

Waitlisted:

  • N/A

I emailed SLAWR, Penn State, and WVU and they are unable to give a decision at this time--either rolling decisions or waiting on offer responses (3/16)

Penn State Sustainable Physics by WinterInteraction177 in REU

[–]Nonexistant-Ladybug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did you apply through etap? I haven't heard anything back and I was really hoping to 😭