REUs
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REUs) are funded by entities such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) allowing students the opportunity to engage in an exciting research opportunity at a host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty, other researchers, and approximately 10 other undergraduate students.
Most REU experiences take place over the summer months with applications due in late fall/early spring, prior to the experience. Applications are accepted from across the United States and securing a spot can be very competitive. Each site and opportunity will dictate their own eligibility requirements.
What are the benefits of REUs?
In addition to providing a fun opportunity to increase career and graduate school preparation while developing critical thinking, creativity, problem solving and intellectual independence, REUs have some exciting benefits:
- Enhances student learning through mentoring relationships with faculty, professionals, and peers.
- Provides an opportunity to travel to a new place in the United States, or even the world.
- Most come with housing, a travel allowance, and a stipend!