Teacher Applicants:

Eligibility: This program is funded by the National Science Foundation and the Consortium institutions. Participants must be continuing teachers of mathematics in the fall of 2008, and the NSF requires US citizenship or permanent resident status.

How to apply: Submit the following materials via email.

1. A completed application form. (.doc file)
2. A letter of interest. Include information about why you are interested in this program and what you hope to gain from a math research experience. Describe ways you could imagine applying or including math research in a classroom setting. Describe other pertinent information to your application not mentioned elsewhere.
3. Two letters of recommendation that can assess your mathematical strengths. One letter should be from your principal or department chair.

E-mail address: reu-ret2009 (at) willamette (dot) edu
Please include "RET application" in the subject line. Please suggest your recommenders include "RET recommendation" in their subject line.

U.S. mail address (email applications and recommendations preferred):
Willamette Valley REU-RET, Department of Mathematics, Willamette University, Salem, OR 97301
 

Stipend: Successful applicants will receive a $4,500 stipend, $50 per week for food. Money is also available for daily travel expenses to the REU site.