1. What is the WISE REWU Summer Program? The REWU Summer Program is a 12-week summer research program that engages women students in research projects with faculty in a wide variety of disciplines. 2. When is the application deadline? The entire application material is due on March 1st 3. Where do I find a listing of the various WISE projects for the summer? A listing and a brief description of each WISE project is available at http://www.wise.uc.edu/wise/rewu/rewu.php3..

4. How do I select the projects/advisors pertaining to my field of interest?

You should setup appointments and meet with the faculty advisor for the project of interest to discuss their interests and prior experience, is any, pertaining to the project objectives. Also, remember that the projects that you list in your application require a meeting date with the concerned faculty. So, plan well in advance of the application deadline.

5. How many projects/advisors should I list in the application?

A completed application form should contain three projects/advisors, in order of preference. If an applicant fails to list three projects, it is possible that the review Committee might be unable to place the applicant in the requested project in case a better candidate exists to those projects.

6. Do I need to submit official transcripts?

The REWU application form requires official transcripts to be attached. Often, official transcripts require a few days processing time from the date of applying for them. Again, request the transcripts early.

7. How many recommendation letters are necessary with the application?

Two completed recommendation letters are required per applicant. Remember to follow-up on your recommendation to make sure that they reach us by the application deadline.

8. When will I know the results of the application review?

The review process will occur soon after the application deadline and the applicants will be informed of the results in early April.