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Program information and application instructions

The Columbia Summer Undergraduate Research Experiences in Mathematical Modeling (CSUREMM) is a ten-week program that provides undergraduate students with hands-on research experience in mathematical modeling.

The program has two main goals: (1) to introduce participants to advanced topics in mathematical modeling and simulation, as used in modern interdisciplinary research, and (2) to support the development of collaborative research projects. 

Eligibility: The program invites applications from ongoing undergraduate students at Barnard and Columbia University, irrespective of U.S. residency.

The program is not open to graduating seniors and graduate students. Students who have already earned or will have earned a bachelor’s degree by August 31, 2025, are not eligible to apply. Students not currently enrolled full-time at Barnard/Columbia are not eligible to participate.

Barnard students must submit an additional application through the 2025 SRI Program. The SRI application deadline is 12:00 PM (noon) on March 5, 2025.

Program dates: May 26 – Aug 1, 2025.

Accepted students must commit to being on campus for the entire program duration from May 28 to August 2 and should be available in-person for all scheduled program activities. Final presentations by participants will be scheduled during the last week of the program.

Stipend: $3500 + residential housing for the duration of the program.

Participants in the summer research programs are expected to devote their full attention to the program and are not permitted to engage in any additional work or school commitments throughout the duration of their award.

For your application, you will need:
– One-page CV/resume
– Statement of interest
– Project proposal
– Up-to-date unofficial university transcripts
– Name and contact of one faculty member who can act as your reference (a reference letter is not required at the time of application).

Barnard students should also submit an application to the Barnard’s 2025 SRI Program.

Application form: here
Application deadline: March 4, 2025, at 11:59pm (EST)

For more information, contact George Dragomir.

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