Guam NSF EPSCoR E-CORE Student Research Experience Application (SRE)
Overview
The Guam NSF EPSCoR E-CORE RII: Optimizing Research Infrastructure on Guam (ORIG) offers a year-long Student Research Experience (SRE) for undergraduate students at UOG and GCC. Participants will work with a faculty research mentor, gaining guidance and support to conduct their own research study.
- Program Duration: January – December
- Weekly Commitment: 10-15 hours per week at UOG (modified/less hours during summer)
- Monthly Seminar: Once a month during the regular semester, typically 5:30–7:00 PM
- Lab Days: Scheduled after selection to accommodate all participants
Program Goals
This NSF program is designed to build sustainable research infrastructure cores within EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions to:
- Improve the overall research ecosystem
- Foster innovation
- Promote economic growth
The program funds collaborations between:
- Academic institutions
- Government
- Industry
- Community partners
E-CORE Program Focus:
The Guam NSF EPSCoR E-CORE RII ORIG Award (Award #2438132) evolves NSF EPSCoR goals by creating self-sustaining research ecosystems, replacing the previous Track-1 program.
Program Eligibility and Requirements
Eligible Students:
Full-time undergraduate students at UOG or GCC
Requirements:
Available to commit 10–15 hours/week for research
Able to attend monthly seminars during the regular semester
Willing to be guided by a faculty research mentor
Reliable transportation to UOG campus
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following:
Unofficial Transcripts from your current institution
Any supplemental documentation, such as a resume or CV
How to Submit
For full consideration, all corresponding documents must be submitted to epscorsres@triton.uog.edu and cc guerrerof@triton.uog.edu prior to the application deadline.
When submitting documents, subject of email should be:
“Guam NSF EPSCoR SRE Application Documents – Last Name, First Name”