Research Experience for Community College Students

The Research Experience for Community College Students (RECCS) is a paid summer research experience program open to all Colorado (and CO's surrounding states) community college students. The goal of RECCS is to give community college students an authentic research experience at CU Boulder, ranked #1 in the world for geosciences.  The program allows students to explore environmental or geosciences and gain the confidence to transition to a four-year program in the STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) disciplines.

Ten - fourteen students receive a weekly stipend of $650 to conduct field- or lab-based independent research over a nine-week period in the summer (June 2nd - August 1st, 2025) while working with a team of scientists. Students learn basic research and communication skills, and they present their research at a local student science symposium. Prior research experience is NOT necessary for eligibility. 

Students will receive: 
- 9-week student-generated research experience with a science mentor at CU, NOAA or other institutions. 
- $650 per week stipend for a total of $5,850 
- Training and support in scientific writing and communication 
- Career, academic transfer, and grad school prep 
- $80/week gas stipend or housing for the summer (for students 50+ miles away)

Applications are due Sunday, February 9th, 2025. Students will need to submit unofficial transcripts and ask an instructor or administrator to fill out a brief survey describing students’ performance.

Find more information and apply here: https://ceee.colorado.edu/programs/reccs 

For reminders about application deadlines and upcoming information, sign up here: https://cuboulder.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9SSzp1zRh387qlw 

Students from rural areas are particularly encouraged to apply. We seek applicants from a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are excited to welcome another strong cohort here at CU next summer!