Applying to another NSF-REU?

Career Opportunities & Internships
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<p>I'm searching for REU's and I was wondering, are these programs specially for people without research experience? Does having experience put me at a disadvantage? What are people's success applying to another REU program while already having one under one's belt?</p>

<p>During my search, the majority of the REU's state that women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply, as well as undergrads from colleges with few research facilities. A few REU's explicitly state that they will only consider undergrads with the above qualifications, while a majority state some standard academic criteria and include the above qualifications. Are all REU's, in general, strictly for the above groups while only a few explicitly state this?</p>

<p>In addition, If I already have research experience and looking for a more advanced program (given a chance to publish), where would you recommend looking?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>The REU internships are targeted to undergrads seeking research experience. I am a community college student in southern california and really want to expose undergrads interested in major in science or engineering related majors to apply. I think you should give it a shot, most of them really need applicants too. I am applying to the Harvard Forest Ecology internship this summer. Good luck to you</p>