Can a student be paired with a mentor at the same university?
Most of the DREU participants are NOT from the same institution, but we do have some. If there is a particular reason the student would like to stay at that institution and work with a particular faculty member, then both student and faculty should make that clear in the application. They should also make it clear if that is a requirement or a preference. Also, an option exists for the research to take place remotely, using collaborative technologies such that the student can remain at his or her home institution with local and remote mentors. This option includes at least two visits by the student to the remote mentor’s institution during the summer. If the student is interested in this option, then he or she must indicate that in the application.
