Williams College, Mathematics and Statistics
Program ID:
SMALLREU-SMALL2026 [#1827]
Program Title:
Williams College SMALL 2026 REU
Program Type:
Undergraduate program
Program Location:
Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Tiling theory; math modeling; number theory; probability; ergodic theory
Appl Deadline:
2026/02/02 11:59PM
** (posted 2025/11/14, listed until 2026/05/14)
** (posted 2025/11/14, listed until 2026/05/14)Program Description:
program Description
The SMALL Undergraduate Research Project is a nine-week residential summer program in which undergraduates investigate open research problems in mathematics. One of the largest programs of its kind in the country, SMALL is supported in part by a National Science Foundation grant for Research Experiences for Undergraduates and by the Science Center of Williams College. Around 600 students have participated in the project since its inception in 1988.Students work in small groups directed by individual faculty members. Many participants have published papers and presented talks at research conferences based on work done in SMALL. Some have gone on to complete PhD’s in Mathematics. During off hours, students enjoy the many attractions of summer in the Berkshires: hiking, biking, plays, concerts, etc. Weekly lunches, teas, and casual sporting events bring SMALL students together with faculty and other students spending the summer doing research at Williams College.
This year our program is expected to run from June 16th 2026 to August 14th 2026. We have four research groups this year: (1) Tiling Theory, (2) Modeling of Network Dynamics, (3) Number Theory and Probability, and (4) Ergodic Theory. See http://math.williams.edu/small/ for details on the groups.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTES:
- The SMALL program has several groups, each with a separate mathprograms listing. You should apply only to the mathprograms listing of your top choice group. In particular, do not submit an application to multiple groups, and do not submit an application to this posting. Here are links to the postings for Tiling Theory, Modeling of Network Dynamics, Number Theory and Probability, and Ergodic Theory.
- For the listing you are applying to, remember to fill out and upload the additional requested information, which is available as a word file at https://math.williams.edu/files/2019/10/SMALLApplicationDocGeneral.doc and as a pdf at https://math.williams.edu/files/2019/10/SMALLApplicationDocGeneral.pdf. Note that this includes a 1-2 page statement of interest.
- Applications are due Monday, February 2nd by 11:59pm Eastern Time.
If you have any questions, please email the SMALL Director at smalldirector@williams.edu.
Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Additional Documents
- Reference letter (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
- And anything else requested in the program description.
Further Info:
Williams College
18 Hoxsey Street
Wachenheim Science Center
Williamstown, MA 01267
18 Hoxsey Street
Wachenheim Science Center
Williamstown, MA 01267