Research Experiences for Undergraduates
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports undergraduates in active research across various NSF-funded areas, in the form of sites or supplements for US citizens or residents, with projects offering interdisciplinary opportunities and an international dimension.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: August 21, 2024 | Third Wednesday in August annually (next: August 20, 2025) | August 19, 2026 (final for this cycle)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $100,000–$155,000/year for Sites; $5,000–$500,000 per award; up to $84.8M total program funding; 3-year duration typical.
Summary: Supports active research participation by undergraduates in any NSF-funded research area through REU Sites and Supplements.
Description
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), aims to provide meaningful research opportunities for undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The program supports two primary mechanisms:
- REU Sites: Standalone projects designed to engage cohorts of undergraduates in research, either within a single discipline or across multiple disciplines with a coherent intellectual theme.
- REU Supplements: Add-on support for undergraduate research participation within new or ongoing NSF-funded research projects.
Projects may be domestic or international, and are encouraged to broaden participation of underrepresented groups and students from institutions with limited research opportunities. The program seeks to foster the integration of research and education, attract diverse talent to STEM, and prepare students for advanced study or careers in science and engineering.
