NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates: The Scope and Consequences of Hate Crime Victimization in the South

NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates: The Scope and Consequences of Hate Crime Victimization in the South in Little Rock, AR

The Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program offers 10 talented undergraduates a funded opportunity to engage in research to understand the 1) experiences, perceptions, and concerns of Muslims in Arkansas with regard to stigmatization and victimization based on religion, 2) the extent and scope of anti-Muslim hate crimes in Arkansas, 3) policies, procedures, and decision-making processes of the law enforcement who handle hate crime incidents in Arkansas, and 4) perceptions of lawmakers as to the extent of hate crimes against Muslims, as well as the obstacles in passing hate crime legislation in Arkansas. This REU site is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the primary goal is to provide strong undergraduate students with the opportunity to work with faculty on research projects that can make a meaningful impact in the community and discipline

Who Should Apply?

Any student who is currently a sophomore, junior, or senior in an undergraduate college/university is eligible to apply.  We strongly encourage students who are interested in graduate education in criminal justice or a related field.  We are also committed to working with students who are in underrepresented groups in criminology and criminal justice.

Applicants must be:

1. An undergraduate student who is in good standing at their academic institution and currently enrolled in classes.
2. An undergraduate student who is has a 3.0 and above GPA at their current academic institution.
3. An undergraduate student who is a U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, or permanent resident of the United States.
4. An undergraduate student who is willing to relocate to Little Rock, AR for 8 weeks during the summer.

How to Apply

To apply for this program, students will need to:

1. Submit the application form.
2. Submit an unofficial college transcript submitted to nsfreu@ualr.edu.
3. Select and notify two professors of your choosing to write letters of recommendation on your behalf. In the application form, you will be asked to submit their names and contact information. A separate email from our team will be sent directly to the letter writers to submit their recommendations.

The application deadline is March 1st, 2022  Soon thereafter, the selection committee will review the applications and finalists will be contacted for an email, phone, or Zoom interview.  Students selected for the program will be notified by April 1st, 2022.