The Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program
Funded by the National Science Foundation, this program enables undergraduates to participate in research in a STEM field at a university for 10 weeks during summer. REU programs provide the student with a salary and typically, room and board expenses too. Application due dates vary a bit by institution, but most are between January and March for the following summer, so prepare early. Note that the REU database is searchable by subject matter or by state.
We recommend you find numerous projects you are interested in and apply for them all! You can upload and use the same reference letter for all of them, which helps.
The vast majority of REU Sites operate during the summer months and have application deadlines during the January–March timeframe. Some REU Sites operate at other times, including the regular academic year. REU Supplements support student research during the academic year and/or the summer.
Please contact betsey.pitts@cei.edu for any questions at all on REU programs.