Research Experiences for Undergraduates
OpenU.S. National Science Foundation
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
Summary
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program aims to engage undergraduate students in active research participation across various fields funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Eligible participants include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or U.S. permanent residents, while the application process is managed by the investigators of REU Sites or REU Supplements, who establish their own selection criteria. Students can find and apply to specific REU opportunities through the online directory of active REU Sites.
Full Description
Description
- REU Sites are based on independent proposals to initiate and conduct projects that engage a number of students in research. REU Sites may be based in a single discipline or academic department or may offer interdisciplinary or multi-department research opportunities with a coherent intellectual theme.
- REU Supplements may be included as a component of proposals for new or renewal NSF grants or cooperative agreements or may be requested for ongoing NSF-funded research projects.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
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