A National Science Foundation - Research Experience for Undergraduates
at The University of Southern Mississippi
Summers 2023, 2024, & 2025

Gain invaluable knowledge and skills from world-class faculty at an R1: Doctoral University. Use mapping technologies to investigate societal transformations during periods of historical change. Participate in professional development—for graduate school and beyond—while making life-long connections.

REU participants are granted stipends, free room and board, and assistance with travel.

Participate in the first
digital humanities project funded
by an NSF-REU.

This project is jointly funded by Research Experiences for Undergraduates Sites, the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), and Human-Centered Computing.

This award reflects the National Science Foundation's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

Information at a Glance

    • Monday, October 9th, 2023 through Friday, February 2nd, 2024 at 11:59 (Eastern Time).

    • Online format through ETAP.NSF.gov site.

    • Required Materials:

      • Personal statement describing your interest in digital humanities and how you see this REU opportunity advancing your future education and career.

      • An updated resume or CV.

      • An updated college transcript in PDF format.

      • One letter of recommendation.

    • Check-in: Wednesday, May 29th, 2024

    • First day: Thursday, May 30th, 2024

    • End-of-program Research Symposium: Thursday, July 18th, 2024

    • Check-out: Friday, July 19th, 2024

    • Currently in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program.

    • U.S. Citizen, U.S. Nationals, or Permanent Resident.

    • Graduating either in or after December 2024.

      • Note: Those graduating from an AA or AS program in spring 2024 & entering a BA or BS program in fall 2024 are permitted to apply.

    • Interested in digital humanities.

    • Have a 3.0 or greater cumulative GPA.

2024 End-of-Program Research Symposium

The Mapping Freedom National Science Foundation - Research Experience for Undergraduates, will host its end-of-program Research Symposium on:

Thursday, July 18th, 2024 — 1:00 to 5:00 PM (CT)

During the event, the program’s research participants will present their findings discovered during the Summer 2024 Mapping Freedom NSF-REU. A reception with light refreshments will be held in the Liberal Arts Building Atrium following the presentations. This event is free and welcome to the public.

Visitors must obtain a visitor’s parking permit in order to park on the Southern Miss campus. Visit the Parking & Transit Services page to find information on where and how to obtain a visitor’s parking permit. A map of visitor’s parking areas is available here.