About REU
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The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program.

This solicitation features two mechanisms for support of student research: (1) 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 on interdisciplinary or multi-department research opportunities with a coherent intellectual theme. Proposals with an international dimension are welcome. A partnership with the Department of Defense supports REU Sites in DoD-relevant research areas. (2) REU Supplements may be requested for ongoing NSF-funded research projects or may be included as a component of proposals for new or renewal NSF grants or cooperative agreements.

Undergraduate student participants in either Sites or Supplements must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.

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Application Info

Students may not apply to NSF to participate in REU activities. Students apply directly to REU Sites and should consult the directory of active REU Sites on the Web.
REU Program Solicitation

For more detailed information on the NSF-wide REU program, please see the REU program solicitation: NSF 07-569
REU is for You!

REU experiences are available in every discipline that is supported by the NSF, as well a through interdisciplinary, international, national laboratory and museum hosts. Some sites combine traditional laboratory research with social initiatives, leadership and professional development activities, studies in scientific ethics, and opportunities to present your research. With hundreds of sites worldwide to choose from, there's certainly on just right for you!

This material is based upon work supported, in part, by the National Science Foundation under Grants REU #0739442. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.