Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

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. The program features two mechanisms for supporting student research: REU Sites and REU Supplements. REU Sites are based on independent proposals to initiate and conduct projects that engage a number of students in research, while REU Supplements may be included as a component of proposals for new or renewal NSF grants or cooperative agreements. The program is open to undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or U.S. permanent residents. • The program provides funding for student research participation in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. • 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 requested for ongoing NSF-funded research projects. • Undergraduate student participants 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.