A National Science Foundation - Research Experience for Undergraduates
at The University of Southern Mississippi
Summers 2023, 2024, & 2025

Gain invaluable knowledge and skills from world-class faculty at an R1: Doctoral University. Use mapping technologies to investigate societal transformations during periods of historical change. Participate in professional development—for graduate school and beyond—while making life-long connections.

REU participants are granted stipends, free room and board, and assistance with travel.

Participate in the first
digital humanities project funded
by an NSF-REU.

This project is jointly funded by Research Experiences for Undergraduates Sites, the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), and Human-Centered Computing.

This award reflects the National Science Foundation's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

Information at a Glance

    • Accessible via the NSF Education & Training Application site.

    • Application period: October 16th, 2024 through 11:59PM (Eastern Time) on Friday, January 31st, 2025.

    • Required Materials:

      • Personal statement describing applicant's interest in digital humanities and how they see this REU opportunity advancing their future education and career; length of approximately 800 words.

      • An updated resume or CV in PDF format.

      • An updated college transcript in PDF format.

      • One letter of recommendation.

    • Check-in: Tuesday, May 27th, 2025

    • First day: Wednesday, May 28th, 2025

    • End-of-program Research Symposium: Thursday, July 17th, 2025

    • Check-out: Friday, July 18th, 2025

    • Applicant is currently enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program.

    • Applicant is a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Nationals, or Permanent Resident.

    • Applicant anticipates graduation either in or after December 2025.

      • Note: Those graduating from an Associates program in spring 2025 and entering a Bachelors program in fall 2025 are permitted to apply.

    • Applicant has an interest in digital humanities.

    • Applicant has a 3.0 or greater cumulative GPA.

2025 End-of-Program Research Symposium

The Mapping Freedom National Science Foundation - Research Experience for Undergraduates, will host its end-of-program Research Symposium:

On Thursday, July 17th, 2025 — 1:00 to 5:00 PM (CT)
Gonzales Auditorium (Liberal Arts Building, Room 108)
1999 Pearl St., Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401

During the event, the program’s research participants will present their findings discovered during the Summer 2025 Mapping Freedom NSF-REU. A reception with light refreshments will be available in the Liberal Arts Building Atrium during the presentations and intermission. This event is free and welcome to the public.

Visitors must obtain a visitor’s parking permit in order to park on the Southern Miss campus. Visit the Parking & Transit Services page to find information on where and how to obtain a visitor’s parking permit. There is a parking lot directly across from the Liberal Arts Building, and a map of visitor’s parking areas is available here.