SMALL Undergraduate Research Project: Mathematics & Statistics
Opportunity Description:
The SMALL Undergraduate Research Project is a nine-week residential summer program in which undergraduates investigate open research problems in mathematics. One of the largest programs of its kind in the country, SMALL is supported in part by a National Science Foundation grant for Research Experiences for Undergraduates and by the Science Center of Williams College. Around 500 students have participated in the project since its inception in 1988.
Students work in small groups directed by individual faculty members. Many participants have published papers and presented talks at research conferences based on work done in SMALL. Some have gone on to complete PhD’s in Mathematics. During off hours, students enjoy the many attractions of summer in the Berkshires: hiking, biking, plays, concerts, etc. Weekly lunches, teas, and casual sporting events bring SMALL students together with faculty and other students spending the summer doing research at Williams College.
The program will run from 9 weeks at Williams, probably from June 13 to August 12, 2022, with a paid tenth week done at home. For more information about the program (including stipends, travel, meals, etc) click here on the applications page.
Minimum Qualifications and/or Eligibility Requirements:
SMALL welcomes applications from all currently-enrolled undergraduates at U.S. institutions. Applicants must not be graduating before the program is scheduled to begin. Foreign students are eligible to apply provided that they are authorized to work in the U.S.
Application Process:
Please apply online at http://www.mathprograms.org/db (it will be listed under Williams College as SMALL_REU); you can look at the required Application Form through the following links: (pdf: SMALLApplicationDocGeneral or word file: SMALLApplicationDocGeneral) (note that these files contain all the additional information you need when you apply, so please download the Application Form and upload your completed copy). Arrange for one letter of recommendation to be uploaded (if you need to you may upload more).