Interested in becoming a SUPER student?
Whether you want research experience to be more qualified to enter the workforce, or you plan to apply to graduate school, research experience is extremely valuable! It demonstrates an ability to carry out a research plan from start to finish, to work with a mentor, and to communicate your results to a diverse audience. Take this opportunity to work with a mentor to build your research skills, and to gain depth in an area of study!
Students are required to complete an application online and will be selected to participate in the program based on eligibility and readiness for in-depth research participation. Please take some time to read through the application guidelines below to prepare your application:
The application period for the 2025-2026 academic year will open during Spring 2025.
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- Please read the application questions here and draft your responses in advance of opening the application.
- Preference will be given to Ecosystem Science & Sustainability and Watershed Science/Watershed Science & Sustainability majors, but any student at CSU is eligible to apply and participate.
- You must have sophomore standing or higher to apply.
- All applications will be reviewed in late April and we will notify applicants of our decisions around May 1st. At that time, participants will be given an override to enroll in ESS 220 (1 credit) and ESS 298 (1 credit) for the fall term.
- Please read the application questions here and draft your responses in advance of opening the application.
The application period for the 2025-2026 academic year will open in Spring 2025.
Please contact Nikki Foxley if you have any questions.