RESESS (Research Experience for Undergraduates in Solid Earth Science)
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
RESESS Program
An undergraduate research internship program primarily focused on increasing diversity in the geosciences.
Program Details:
- Provides paid summer student internships for undergraduate students
- Part of UNAVCO's workforce development portfolio
- Operates on a hybrid schedule with initial in-person weeks in Boulder followed by remote work
- Interns work with mentors on research projects related to geosciences and geodesy
Geographic Scope: Primarily serves undergraduate students interested in geosciences
Past Projects:
- Geochemistry and geochronology research
- Mineralogy and petrology studies
- Various geodetic and geoscience research applications
Background: RESESS is one of three internship programs managed by UNAVCO's Education and Community Engagement team.
How to Apply
Application Process
Applications are accepted for summer internship positions. Interested students should:
- Visit the Student Internships page for more information
- Submit application materials
- Application materials should include information about academic background and research interests in geosciences
Note: Specific application deadlines and detailed requirements are referenced on the Student Internships page but not detailed in the provided text.
What Unavco Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022
- Grants in 2022
- 5
- Total given
- $481K
- Median grant
- $113K
- Range
- $29K–$191K
- By dollars: District of Columbia 40%, Washington 24%, Massachusetts 24%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Ellensburg, WA; Cambridge, MA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Iris · Washington, DC
Support for the geodetic facility for the advancement of geoscience
$191K
Central Washington University · Ellensburg, WA
Geodetic research
$115K
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Cambridge, MA
Support for the geodetic facility for the advancement of geoscience
$113K
Carleton College · Northfiled, MN
Scientific & educational research
$33K
University of Colorado Boulder · Denver, CO
Geodetic research
$29K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- STEM education
- Science research
- Earth science
- Workforce development
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