National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates

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 designed especially for the purpose. Site includes: eligibility criteria; how-to instructions for preparing a proposal; instructions for managing an award; links to related REU sites; and abstracts of recent awards. To apply to an REU program at a specific institution, see the "REU Information for Students" link at the bottom of the page. Educational levels: Undergraduate lower division, Undergraduate upper division