Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard

Welcome to the Genes, Ecosystems, Organisms (GEO) REU!

We are seeking rising sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in the life sciences who would like to join a Research Experience for Undergraduates program based in Departments of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology and Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. Members of the program will enjoy cutting edge research experiences within the context of a strong mentorship community made up of faculty, graduate students, and peers. In addition, they will participate in a professional development program that is aimed at preparing students for the graduate school application process, building confidence to succeed in graduate school, and exploring long-term career opportunities. These professional development activities will include attending the annual Leadership Alliance National Symposium (LANS) research and mentoring conference. The GEO REU is part of a larger umbrella program, hosted by the Harvard GSAS called Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard (SROH).

Please note: This program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a PhD in the fields of evolution and/or ecology. We do not accept students whose goal is to pursue a MD, MD/PhD, VM, or DDS degree. If your interests are more aligned with biomedical research, we recommend that you explore other research program opportunities based at the Harvard Medical School (e.g., Summer Scholars, HMS MedSci or GSAS Summer Programs) or through Leadership Alliance.