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Apply to SURP 2020

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Your application for SURP will include the following:

  • Your contact information including your name, name.#, and phone number.
  • An essay of up to 1-page, describing why you want to pursue research in astrophysics. If you have had relevant coursework or research experience you may include it in this essay.
  • 1 to 2 paragraphs describing your specific astrophysics interests. This may include but is not limited to those topic areas covered by researchers within astronomy and CCAPP. For examples of potential research areas, please click here. If you have any interest in astronomy outreach, education, accessibility, or science communication, please include this in your 1-2 paragraphs.
An essay of up to 1-page, describing why you want to pursue research in astrophysics. If you have had relevant coursework or research experience you may include it in this essay.
1 to 2 paragraphs describing your specific astrophysics interests. This may include but is not limited to those topic areas covered by researchers within astronomy and CCAPP. For examples of potential research areas, please click here. If you have any interest in astronomy outreach, education, accessibility, or science communication, please include this in your 1-2 paragraphs.