Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
Open Posted
- Opportunity number
- 23-601
- Agency
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National Science Foundation
- Applications due
- Award size
- $5,000 to $500,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 47.070 Computer and Information Science and Engineering
- 47.041 Engineering
- 47.049 Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- 47.050 Geosciences
- 47.074 Biological Sciences
- 47.084 NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships
- 47.075 Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
- 47.076 STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources)
- 47.083 Integrative Activities
- 47.079 Office of International Science and Engineering
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Science Foundation is soliciting applications for the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, which funds active research participation by undergraduate students across all NSF-funded research areas, with an application deadline of August 18, 2027. Undergraduate participants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or U.S. permanent residents.
The program offers two funding mechanisms. REU Sites are independent proposals to initiate and conduct projects engaging multiple students in research; Sites may be discipline-specific or offer interdisciplinary research opportunities with a coherent intellectual theme. REU Supplements may be requested as components of new or renewal NSF grants or cooperative agreements, or for ongoing NSF-funded projects. Both mechanisms welcome projects with an international dimension.
For REU Site proposals, a single Principal Investigator holds primary responsibility for overseeing all aspects of the award. One additional person may be designated as Co-Principal Investigator if the Site's development and operation involve shared responsibility. After award, some NSF units may permit additional Co-PIs if an exceptional case demonstrates that Site management must be distributed.
Investigators who receive REU awards establish their own student selection processes; NSF does not select students. Applicants should consult the active REU Sites directory at https://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm to identify appropriate opportunities.
The program falls under multiple NSF Assistance Listings reflecting disciplinary scope: CFDA 47.074 (Biological Sciences), 47.070 (Computer and Information Science and Engineering), 47.041 (Engineering), 47.049 (Mathematical and Physical Sciences), 47.050 (Geosciences), 47.075 (Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences), 47.076 (STEM Education), 47.078 (Polar Programs), 47.079 (Office of International Science and Engineering), and 47.083 (Integrative Activities).
Synopsis
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Update #3 · Latest ·
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 supporting student research:
- 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.
REU projects with an international dimension are welcome.
Undergraduate student participants in either REU Sites or REU Supplements must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or U.S. permanent residents.
Students do not apply to NSF to participate in REU activities, and NSF does not select students for the opportunities. Investigators who receive REU awards establish their own process for receiving and reviewing applications and selecting students, and students follow the instructions provided by each REU Site or REU Supplement to apply. (In some cases, investigators pre-select students for REU Supplements.) To identify appropriate REU Sites, students should consult the directory of active REU Sites on the Web at https://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm.
Update #2 ·
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 supporting student research:
- 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.
REU projects with an international dimension are welcome.Undergraduate student participants in either REU Sites or REU Supplements must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals,or U.S. permanent residents.Students do not apply to NSF to participate in REU activities, and NSF does not select students for the opportunities. Investigators who receive REU awards establish their own process for receiving and reviewing applications and selecting students, and students follow the instructions provided by each REU Site or REU Supplement to apply. (In some cases, investigators pre-select students for REU Supplements.) To identify appropriate REU Sites, students should consult the directory of active REU Sites on the Web at https://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm.
Update #1 ·
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 supporting student research:
- 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.
REU projects with an international dimension are welcome. Undergraduate student participants in either REU Sites or REU Supplements must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals,or U.S. permanent residents. Students do not apply to NSF to participate in REU activities, and NSF does not select students for the opportunities. Investigators who receive REU awards establish their own process for receiving and reviewing applications and selecting students, and students follow the instructions provided by each REU Site or REU Supplement to apply. (In some cases, investigators pre-select students for REU Supplements.) To identify appropriate REU Sites, students should consult the directory of active REU Sites on the Web at https://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm.
Eligibility
*Who May Serve as PI: For REU Site proposals, a single individual may be designated as the Principal Investigator. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the award. However, one additional person may be designated as Co-Principal Investigator if developing and operating the REU Site would involve such shared responsibility. After a proposal is awarded, some NSF units may allow the addition of more Co-PIs if an exceptional case can be made for why the management of the REU Site must be distributed.
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