For the REU program:
If you have questions about
the CTIO REU program or about the application process, please contact Drs.
Catherine Kaleida, Nicole van der Bliek, Sean Points or Chris Smith by email
at ctioreu@noao.edu, or by phone
(an international call) at 011-56-51-205200.
Preliminary Application Checklist:
1.) Complete the official application form.
2.) A 1-2 page letter describing your scientific background and experience, your educational background, and a description of your goals and how the NOAO REU experience at CTIO would affect your plans for your future. Space is provided for your letter in the official application form, and we encourage you to use that. However, if necessary you can email a pdf of your letter to the email above.
3.) Official transcripts from all of the colleges and universities you have attended. An un-official copy can be used for the purpose of selection and can be faxed (preferably by the school, but by the student is acceptable) to CTIO in Chile at 011-56-51-205212 or scanned and sent to the email provided above. Upon acceptance to the program official transcripts will be required.
4.) Two or three letters of recommendation. We encourage electronic submission also, by email directly to ctioreu@noao.edu AND hrnoao@noao.edu.
5.) Send an final email to our ctioreu@ctio.noao.edu letting us know that you have completed the application!!
The application deadline for the CTIO/PIA REU Program 2013 is October 1, 2012.
