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Welcome to the Northwestern University Summer 2025 Community Sourced Directory of Summer Experiences for Undergraduates - organized by the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences.
v06 - posted March 11, 2025 with 237 entries.
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147https://bios.asu.edu/education/reu 2025-08-252025-08-252025-05-31In-person experience - 100%12 weeksNo7Marine Research at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean SciencesFall Program Only, Marine Biology, Coral Reef Ecology, Zooxanthellae, in-situ Experiments, Photo-mosaics, Transects, Remote Sensing, Physical Oceanography, Biogeochemical Oceanography, Environmental Chemistry, Microbial Ecology, Genomics, Molecular Microscopy, Micro-plastics, Marine Atmosphere, Oxygen Minimum Zones, Primary and Secondary Biological Production, Oceanic Carbon Cycle, Marine Invertebrates, Phytoplankton, Zooplankton, Diel Migration, AUV, Glider, Statistical Analysis, eDNA, Mesophotic, Photosynthetic Algae, Coral Respiration and Metabolism, Reef Bio-optics, Irradiance, Reef Fish Population, Climate Change, Environmental Impact, Air and Water Quality, Benthic Ecosystem, Baited Remote Underwater Video Monitoring, Mangroves, Bleaching, Seagrass
FALL SEMESTER ONLY - An REU internship at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) is a great way for U.S. undergraduate students to gain the experience necessary to embark on graduate studies or careers in science. Participants will conduct intensive, hands-on research projects under the expert mentorship of BIOS scientists.
Throughout the 12-week semester, REUs will give oral and virtual poster presentations that outline their research topic, experimental methods and results and attend a series of professional development workshops and seminars hosted by BIOS faculty. They will also have the option to join field and boat excursions to learn about Bermuda's natural history, flora and fauna. Schedule and weather permitting, REUs will also be offered an exciting opportunity to participate in an oceanographic research cruise aboard R/V Atlantic Explorer
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Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, a unit of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Underrepresented groups and students attending colleges or universities with limited STEM research opportunities are particularly encouraged to apply
YesYes$7,800Senior thesis work MAY be supported, provided mentors are fully consulted and have consented in advance, travel (from the U.S. to Bermuda and back) are included, other travel and travel/medical insurance are not included
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5059https://rosettacommons.org/education/ramp/ 2025-08-182025-08-182025-03-01In-person experience - 100%One yearNo10Research and Mentoring for Postbacs: Training Program in Biomolecular Structure Prediction and Designmachine learning, physics-based, deep learning algorithms, biomolecular modeling, protein designPOST BACS - Trainees in this geographically distributed RaMP program participate in research using the Rosetta Commons software. The Rosetta Commons software library includes physics-based and deep learning algorithms for biomolecular modeling and design. It has enabled notable scientific advances in computational biology, including de novo protein design, enzyme design, ligand docking, and structure prediction of biological macromolecules and macromolecular complexes.Johns Hopkins University YesYesYesYesYesYes Postbaccalaureate students that have never been enrolled in a graduate program. Students from groups underrepresented in STEM, first generation college students, and students at under-resourced institutions. YesYesYes$33,000Travel, health insurance, conference attendance, stipend increases each year50592025-01-02
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5046keckgeology.org2025-06-152025-07-072025-02-17In-person experience - 100%5 weeksNo27Keck Geology Consortium REUanthropocene, global change, climate, volcanology, sedimentology, stratigraphy, economic geology, dendrochronology, geochemistry, petrologyThe Keck Geology Consortium REU will offer three Gateway and one Advanced Project during 2025-26. Gateway Projects, appropriate for rising sophomores and some rising juniors, explore relevant research questions at the intersection of science and society. Applicants to Gateway Projects should be interested in using scientific methods to explore questions about the natural world, but need not have extensive coursework or experience. Students work as a team during a five-week block during summer and attend a professional conference together during the following academic year. Advanced Projects, appropriate for rising seniors and some rising juniors, are for earth science majors to conduct cutting-edge research on a significant problem. Advanced students work together during a four-week summer project, continue working during the following academic year with a local mentor on their home campus, they present their results at a professional conference, and their projects often culminate in a senior capstone/thesis. Please see https://keckgeology.org/research-opportunities/ for additional details about each of the projects and the application process.Keck Geology ConsortiumYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Keck Geology Consortium seeks applicants from a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Participants must be U.S. citizens or green card holders.YesPlease contact us to explore accessibility details$2,400 (Advanced) - $3,000 (Gateway)All travel, living, and research expenses related to the summer project and professional conference 50462024-12-28
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5007https://geometrynyc.wixsite.com/polymathreu2025-06-222025-07-012025-04-01Virtual / online experience - 100%8 weeksNo300+Polymath Jr REUonline mentored collaborative researchOur goal is to provide research opportunities to every undergraduate who wishes to explore advanced mathematics. This online program consists of research projects in a variety of mathematical topics and runs in the spirit of the Polymath Project. Each project is mentored by an active researcher with experience in undergraduate mentoring.
Each project consists of 15-25 undergraduates, a main mentor, and graduate students and postdocs as additional mentors. The group works towards solving a research problem and writing a paper. Each participant decides what they wish to obtain from the program, and participates accordingly. 		Various YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes All NoYes50072024-12-22
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184https://ipph.uchicago.edu/up-on-ehs/2025-06-232025-06-302025-03-01Mixed Mode - with some weeks online/virtual, and some in-person8 weeksYes5Up on EHS Fellowship Programenvironmental health, environmental science, public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, community health, genomics, air quality, toxicology, medicine, environmental exposureUp on EHS is an environmental health science (EHS) research training program for college students interested in careers in research, medicine, and other health sciences. For two consecutive summers, trainees work full time in the laboratories of established EHS researchers, including Chicago Center for Health and the Environment (CACHET) members, at the University of Chicago or the University of Illinois at Chicago. Rigorous research training is complemented by an EHS-based summer lecture series, year-round career development and skill-building workshops, CACHET seminars and workshops, and a network of faculty mentors dedicated to trainees’ success. The program culminates in a research symposium to showcase trainees’ work across air, soil and water pollution, climate change, biomarkers of exposure, molecular processes of toxicity, environmental justice, community environmental health, community engagement, and other human health aspects of environmental exposure. The program provides research experiences and related opportunities to undergraduate and health professional students from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups.University of Chicago, University of Illinois at ChicagoOn-campus or virtual assignments vary by student/mentor project pairingYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Groups underrepresented in the environmental health, biomedical, and behavioral sciences (i.e., Black/African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders, individuals with disabilities, individuals with disadvantaged backgrounds)YesAccessibility needs can be discussed and accommodated as needed per student/mentor project pairing.$3,500Access to a broad network of environmental health and other research professionals before and after graduation; assistance applying to conferences, writing manuscripts, applying to graduate programs, and applying to jobs; assistance locating funding opportunities.1842025-01-14
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208https://www.monetcci.org/ure2025-06-012025-06-302025-02-10In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNoCenter for the Chemistry of Molecularly Optimized NETworksPolymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, ChemistryMONET annually hosts a paid Distributed Undergraduate Research Experiences (or URE) Program across its affiliated institutions, departments, and labs. Below is a listing of our currently available projects.
Eligibility: Prospective undergraduate researchers must be enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's Degree Program. Domestic and International students are invited to apply.
Deadline: Applications to participate in MONET's 2024 URE Program are due February 15th.		We are a Center for Chemical Innovation and house 15+ institutions.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM and globally:
We aim to provide opportunities for a broad range of participants to engage with STEM meaningfully. We partner with Minority Serving Institutions and other organizations to promote diversity and inclusion.
Through our research programs and outreach modules, we aim to improve retention in the sciences, increase interest in pursuing a Ph.D., and broaden participation in underrepresented groups.		YesWe are willing to work with students one-on-one to develop a customized accessibility plan.$6,000Stipend is $600+ per week, depending on the lab.. Each lab provides a unique set of benefits. Some include access to a lab computer, travel support, housing, COVID testing, and other benefits.2082025-01-15
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200https://www.apl.uw.edu/education/dino_sip.php 2025-06-232025-06-232025-02-28In-person experience - 100%9 weeksNo14The Diverse and Inclusive Naval Oceanographic Summer Internship Program oceanography, naval, marineDINO SIP provides students the opportunity to experience and conduct research, participate in professional development, build community with fellow young scientists and engineers, and learn about navigating a career in maritime and oceanographic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This internship aims to especially provide this opportunity to underrepresented minority students working towards their degrees at four-year institutions, community colleges, or technical schools. Recent undergraduates within a year of graduation are eligible. Graduate students will not be considered. Field work is involved and encouraged, but participation is not required. Prior experience and U.S. citizenship is not required, and a stipend and housing is provided. The Applied Physics Laboratory - University of Washington Seattle YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Post-Bac (with degree / graduated) . Post-Bac (one year out)Members of historically underrepresented groups - including, but not limited to - Latino-, African-, Asian-, and Native-Americans, Pacific Islanders, first-generation, LGBTQIA+, military veterans and families, and persons with disabilities. YesYesYes$7,0002002024-12-31
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51https://chemistry.wwu.edu/reu-program2025-06-232025-06-232025-04-01In-person experience - 100%10 weeksYes8Chemistry REU program at Western Washington Universitybiochemistry, synthetic chemistry, materials chemistry, computational chemistry, interdisciplinary projects in chemistryThe REU program at Western Washington University, located in Bellingham, WA, supports the training of 8 students for 10 weeks during the summer of 2024. In this program participants pursue research projects in the fields of biochemistry, synthetic chemistry, or materials chemistry. Recruitment efforts for participants are focused on students from underrepresented identities in STEM fields, specifically from community colleges and four-year institutions with limited research opportunities. This program therefore facilitates the transition to a four-year university for many of the students. Participants also take part in weekly professional development training seminars, engage in several excursions around Western Washington (including whale watching and a trip to Seattle for a Sounders game), and present a poster at an REU symposium at the end of the program. Since 2011, this REU site has actively broadened participation in STEM by providing experiences for students who otherwise may not have access to chemistry research.Western Washington UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Students from community colleges or 4-year institutions with limited research opportunities.We are willing to work with applicants to accommodate their specific needs and identities.$6,500Support for conference attendance in the following academic year512023-12-28
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5051https://www.pdx.edu/center-climate-aerosol-research/reu 2025-06-232025-06-232025-03-01In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10Portland State University Center for Climate and Aerosol Research REUClimate induced extremes; Precipitation measurements and modeling; Hydrometeorology; Eco-hydro-climate systems; Atmospheric trace gas measurements; Global greenhouse gas modeling; Greenhouse gas isotopic composition; Atmospheric aerosol measurements; Biogenic volatile organic compound emissions; Outdoor and indoor air qualityOur PSU CCAR Research Experiences for Undergraduates Site is focused on conducting research projects related to climate and atmospheric sciences, particularly atmospheric chemistry, physics, air quality, meteorology and climate change. Research experiences are designed for students majoring in the natural/physical sciences but we do not expect students to have a background in climate or atmospheric science.Portland State University YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes We strongly encourage participation by Native American, rural Oregonian and Washingtonian, as well as students currently attending community collegesYes$7,000opportunities to present their work at national and regional conferences.50512024-12-31
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5104https://uwmemc.org/undergraduates/reu/2025-06-232025-06-232025-02-15In-person experience - 100%9 weeksNo8University of Washington Molecular Engineering Materials Center (UW MEM-C)solid-state and 2D materials synthesis; nanoscale and solution-processed materials synthesis; materials characterization: spectroscopy, microscopy, and scattering; experimental quantum materials and devices; AI, ML, high throughput synthesis and characterization; theory, simulation, and modelingThe University of Washington Molecular Engineering Materials Center (UW MEM-C) aims to accelerate the development of future energy conversion, information processing, and sensing technologies through design, discovery, processing, and application of complex electronic and photonic materials. The Summer REU program is focused on providing STEM students with opportunities to gain exposure, experience and insight related to viable and relevant career pathways focused on materials and energy research.
If selected, you will be embedded in one of the MEM-C labs for 9 weeks. You will work with a graduate student and faculty to develop a research project, gain training in relevant techniques and instrumentation, and collect data, culminating in a poster summarizing your research results. REU students participate in a weekly seminar on undergraduate research covering topics such as research ethics, writing a research abstract, and making a scientific poster. Students will participate in a weekly materials science special interest group in which they read scientific journals and tour other labs.		University of WashingtonYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes The program especially welcomes veterans, military members, underrepresented students, students coming from under-resourced campuses, and students coming from 2-year colleges.YesWe have welcomed past participants needing accessibility accommodations and have worked collaboratively to create a plan that supported the student through the Summer.$6,365Airfare for getting to/from Seattle; transit pass for using while in Seattle; access to the Intermural Activities Center (gym)..51042025-01-08
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5077https://be.ucsd.edu/reu 2025-06-222025-06-232025-02-11In-person experience - 100%8 weeksNo4Bioengineering Research to Increase Diversity and Graduate Enrollmentbioengineering, biomedical engineering, biomaterialsThe Jacobs School of Engineering (JSOE) at UC San Diego hosts a summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program to engage student participants in bioengineering research. The objectives of the program are to train undergraduates in research through challenging bioengineering projects performed with research mentors from our faculty. REU faculty mentors have expertise in bioengineering research and are highly supportive of engaging undergraduates in research. In addition to an intensive 8-week mentored research experience, participants engage in professional development workshops, community building activities, and present at local and national conferences.University of California San DiegoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes We aim to broaden participation and so encourage students with diverse experiences & perspectives to apply, especially individuals of groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM.YesPlease contact us to discuss accessibility details$4,800travel to and from San Diego; support for conference attendance50772025-01-02
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5004https://engineering.oregonstate.edu/CoRIS/reu-robots-real-world2025-06-232025-06-232025-02-10In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo~ 10Robots in the Real Worldrobotics, artificial intelligence, human-robot interaction, multi-agent systems, robots for field science, orthopedics, social robots, robots for fruit harvesting, underwater robots, soft roboticsThe Robotics Program at Oregon State University is a multi-disciplinary research group in the College of Engineering, with faculty members spanning all areas of robotics from mechanical engineering and controls to machine learning and artificial intelligence. Faculty and students from the schools of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME) and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) collaborate on research in a variety of areas of robotics, including environmental monitoring, human-robot interaction, multi-robot systems, and software architectures for robotics. Through the REU, we offer summer research experiences in all areas of robotics, for students with backgrounds in computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, social science, or any closely related fields.Oregon State UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Students from historically underrepresented groups, and from colleges and universities that have limited research facilities, including tribal colleges and universities and community colleges, are particularly encouraged to apply.We are happy to work with students to meet their needs to the best of our ability.$7,000Support for travel, lodging, and food50042024-12-21
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132https://sites.northwestern.edu/cierareu/2025-06-232025-06-232025-01-31In-person experience - 100%9 weeksNo10Northwestern - Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration in Astrophysics (CIERA)astronomy, computing, observations, theory, numerical, instrumentation, exoplanets, galaxy evolution, stars, black holes, astrobiology, supernovae, climate, gravitational waves, science communication, python21st century astrophysics is by nature interdisciplinary. Astronomers today work in collaboration and/or use methods developed by computer scientists, chemists, engineers, planetary scientists, mathematicians, etc. to address the most interesting questions about our Universe. The most innovative approaches stem from these interdisciplinary collaborations. Our REU program provides students the opportunity to pursue an astrophysics-based interdisciplinary research project in collaboration with Northwestern University faculty in Astronomy, Applied Math, Chemistry, Earth and Planetary Science (EPS), Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (CS), and/or Physics.Northwestern UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes We highly value diversity. Women, members of under-represented groups (including ethnic, racial and gender), and students from small colleges without astronomy and/or physics PhD programs are all encouraged to apply.YesYes$5,400May be $6300, pending NSF approval. Support to attend and present at a research conference (typically the winter American Astronomical Society meeting)1322024-01-08
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5109https://engineering.dartmouth.edu/undergraduate/research-experience-for-undergraduates-program-at-dartmouth2025-06-222025-06-222025-02-15In-person experience - 100%8 weeksNo15Program at DartmouthMaterials science, CRREL, Laboratory experienceThe REU program takes place at Dartmouth and at the nearby US Army Corps of Engineers Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL)—drawing on faculty expertise in both engineering and chemistry—and offers students mutually-reinforcing experiences between the lab and the classroom.The program will enroll 15 students in 2025, and aims to broaden participation in science and engineering by involving students in research who might not otherwise have the opportunity. Students are selected based on the program's eligibility guidelines and their research interest alignment with the availability of projects offered each summer. Students from non-research-oriented institutions, and historically underserved students in science and engineering, as well as first-generation college students, are encouraged to apply.
Training will focus on three areas:
1. Performing cutting-edge research as a materials scientist in a Dartmouth or CRREL lab;
2. Learning the full breadth and value of materials science research;
3. Gaining access to mentors and professional development resources for considering different career paths.		Dartmouth CollegeYesYesYes First generation college students, students from non-research-oriented institutions, historically underserved students in science and engineeringYesYesYesYes$4,800No51092025-01-08
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5090https://sustainability.stanford.edu/our-community/dei/surge2025-06-202025-06-202025-01-12In-person experience - 100%8 weeksNo20-25Sustainability Undergraduate Research in Geoscience & Engineering (SURGE)Sustainability, Climate, Energy, Earth, Engineering, SocietySURGE is a program for undergraduate students who are new to research and want to explore the field of sustainability in a community that celebrates inclusion. Stanford UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes International applicatne / non-US citizens Undergraduates who are low-income or first-gen, underrepresented in the sciences, or interested in exploring sustainability research for the first time are encouraged to apply.YesYesYesYes$4,800Travel expenses, Meal plan, Coding bootcamp, graduate school preparation, conference support50902025-01-06
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5043https://pbcinternships.org/summer-reu-genes-ecosystems#time2025-06-162025-06-192025-02-14In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10Plant Biology and Conservation -From Genes to Ecosystem (Awaiting funding approval from NSF)plant science, botany, conservation, bioinformatics, genetics, ecologyThe Chicago Botanic Garden hosts a full-time ten week summer research experiences for undergraduates (REU) internship program with a plant biology and conservation focus. One key goal of this program is to broaden diversity in the biological sciences, particularly by increasing the participation of groups historically excluded in science such as women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others.
As part of the Chicago Botanic Garden's Science Career Continuum this internship is a critical link where undergraduate interns, mentored by graduate students, also serve as co-mentors to Chicago Public High School students while learning firsthand about post-baccalaureate opportunities.
We provide budding scientists opportunities to grow personally and professionally through professional-development workshops, field trips to local partner research institutions, participation in a near peer mentorship network , and presentations at local research symposia.
Chicago Botanic GardenYesYesYesAccomodation and lodging is provided in downtown Chicago. Students commute via public transit, 10 meals per week providedYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Members of groups historically excluded in science such as women, BIPOC persons, persons with disabilities, veterans, and othersYesWe are happy to work with individuals with disabilities to create an accommodation plan$7,000 (funding pending)Travel to and from the Chicago area, public transportation from lodging to the Garden, 10 meals per week, support for publication fees50432024-12-26
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5026https://pewtrusts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0AEfvPMfe4fEzUG2025-05-252025-06-172025-01-10In-person experience - 100%8 -10 weeks depending on the institutionNo5Pew-Stewart Summer Program 2025Caner researchThe Pew Charitable Trusts’ Biomedical Research Program is introducing an exceptional opportunity for undergraduate students enrolled in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to work alongside renowned Pew-Stewart Scholars for cancer research. This 8-10-week, hands-on experience is designed for promising students who aspire to pursue advanced degrees in cancer research to be mentored by a Pew-Stewart Scholar located in different institutions nationwide.
California Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Pennsylvania, University of VirginiaYesYesYesEligible students must be curently enrolled in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Accommodations will be institution-based.The stipend will match the same as the institution selected.Professional development, career pathways, applying to graduate school, and opportunity to present at a conference50262024-12-23
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16http://tinyurl.com/go2UND4REU 2025-06-022025-06-162025-03-31In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10Interdisciplinary Renewable and Environmental Collaborative (IREC)Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences, Renewable, Environment, Sustainable Materials, Biodegradable polymers, Biomass, Energy, NanomaterialsThis program gives research opportunities to undergraduate students with priority to first generation college students, students from underrepresented minority groups, and students from tribal colleges and other primarily undergraduate institutions. Participants work alongside UND faculty and students on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of chemistry, chemical engineering, atmospheric sciences, and related fields. University of North DakotaYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Yes$6,000Support for conferences attendance162025-01-02
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31https://sites.uci.edu/chemsurf/2025-06-162025-06-162025-02-28In-person experience - 100%9 weeksNo10The Chemistry Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Chem-SURF) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI)chemistry, chemical biology, atmospheric chemistry, materials chemistry, electrochemistry, inorganic synthesis, organic synthesis, computational chemistry, synthetic chemistry, physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry, quantum chemistry, nanoscience, organometallic chemistry, nuclear chemistry, radiochemistry, polymer chemistry, chemical education, biochemistry, environmental chemistryThe Chemistry Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Chem-SURF) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), is a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) summer research opportunity for undergraduate students to gain valuable research experience in an academic setting. Participants will engage in original research guided by faculty mentors in UCI’s state-of-the-art research facilities. As part of the program, the REU students will attend presentations, workshops, and seminars related to career planning, industry, and applying to graduate school. The program will culminate with the Chem-SURF Research Symposium, where students will share their research accomplishments by presenting their findings. The 2025 program will run for 9 weeks from Monday, June 16 to Friday, August 15. The application window for the 2025 program is now open. Chem-SURF participants must commit to the entire program period to be eligible. During this time, the participants will be supported by a $700/week stipend. Other program benefits include free housing, travel allowance, and access to all UCI research facilities.University of California, IrvineYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes The applicant must be a current student at a four-year or community college, majoring in chemistry or a closely related field (students expected to graduate from a four-year college before summer 2024 are ineligible). The applicant should clearly demonstrate a strong interest in a STEM-related career related to chemistry. Preference will be given to students who have completed at least the sophomore year with strong performance in chemistry courses. Preference will be given to students from institutions lacking doctoral research programs.Yes$6,300support for conferences attendance after the program312025-01-13
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5045https://engineering.oregonstate.edu/reu 2025-06-162025-06-162025-02-24In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10Engineering for Bouncing Back Betterresilience, engineering, water, infrastructure, environmentOregon State University is pleased to announce summer internships for undergraduate students on the topic of resilience. The Engineering for Bouncing Back Better (EB3) program will provide research experiences for undergraduates (REU) in hand-on and interdisciplinary research on building resilient communities.
During the ten-week program, students will work with a faculty mentor and graduate student on a specific project and develop research skills to increase graduate school opportunities. In addition, students will participate in cohort-building activities such as field trips to communities facing unique challenges in resilience and film nights focused on community resilience stories. Professional development activities include weekly skill-building workshops and panels, a 10-page project report, and a final program symposium.
Highly motivated undergraduate students are encouraged to apply.		Oregon State UniversityYestravel reimbursement YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes women and under-represented groupsYesYesYesYes$7,000 travel expenses, conference attendance, early admission pathway to graduate program, support for publication fees,50452024-12-27
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25https://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/summer-research-internships-undergraduates2025-06-162025-06-162025-02-16In-person experience - 100%9 weeksNo15Ocean Sciences at the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State Universityphysical oceanography, marine geology, ocean-atmosphere interactions, ocean ecology, marine biogeochemistry, paleoclimatologyCEOAS offers a broad range of undergraduate research opportunities and engineering applications in the physics, chemistry, geology, and biology of the Earth, oceans, and atmosphere. CEOAS research areas include ocean ecology, biogeochemistry, geomicrobiology, fisheries oceanography, physical oceanography, autonomous ocean observing, atmospheric science, climate modeling, marine geology, sedimentology, paleoclimatology, and geophysics. We welcome applications from students with backgrounds and interests in any of these areas, including atmospheric science, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, earth science, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, microbiology, or physics majors. If you want to apply what you've learned in the classroom to real world problems, then a research experience in the earth, ocean, and atmospheric sciences at CEOAS may be right for you. The earth, ocean, and atmospheric sciences are applied sciences – we draw on knowledge from a variety of academic backgrounds to solve real-world problems. Oregon State UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Students with interests in applying a natural sciences (biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, or physics) or engineering (including computer science) background to real world problems in ocean sciences. YesYesYes$5,940Support for conference attendance252023-12-22
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5076https://mrsec.umn.edu/ehr/REU/ 2025-06-022025-06-162025-02-15In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo20-25UMN MRSEC REU in NanomaterialsMaterials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymers, Electronic MaterialsWithin the collaborative and cross disciplinary environment of the UMN MRSEC, summer undergraduate researchers will engage in exciting research projects aligned with IRG 1: Ionic Control of Materials, IRG-2: Mesoscale Network Materials, or one of the various and interdisciplinary Seed Projects. Students will additionally participate in a variety of MRSEC professional and career development opportunities and receive training and practice in scientific communication (written and oral).University of MinnesotaYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes ALL students encouraged to apply, Additiona funding available specifically to support Native studentsYesYesYes$6,000Travel expenses paid, up to $1500 in conference support, UMN grad fee waiver, $1000 research supply fund50762025-01-02
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26https://spmc.wwu.edu/reu2025-06-162025-06-162025-02-10In-person experience - 100%9 weeksNo8Field and laboratory studies of coastal marine processes at the Shannon Point Marine CenterMarine science, ecology, marine disease, climate change, marine biologyThe Shannon Point Marine Center is now accepting applications for the 2024 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. Program participants spend 9 weeks (June 10 - August 9) working one-on-one with faculty mentors studying themes related to productivity and nutrient cycling in local watershed systems, molecular ecology and genomics, ecology and physiology of seagrasses and algae, larval development and physiology, marine diseases, coastal oceanography, and coastal geology. Shannon Point Marine CenterYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Continuing SPMC’s long-standing tradition of working with diverse students, we strongly encourage applications from those belonging to groups underrepresented and underserved in the sciences. Applications are welcome from students at any stage of their undergraduate degree program, and individual without previous research opportunities are particularly encouraged to apply.YesYes$6,975Housing in the SPMC dormitory, a travel allowance up to $875, and support for conference attendance as funding allows.262023-12-22
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5006http://math.williams.edu/small/2025-06-162025-06-162025-02-03In-person experience - 100%8 weeksNo30Williams College SMALL REUmultiple math groups working and living together.The SMALL Undergraduate Research Project is a nine-week residential summer program (though in summer 2025 it will be 8 weeks in person and 1 remote) in which undergraduates investigate open research problems in mathematics. One of the largest programs of its kind in the country, SMALL is supported in part by a National Science Foundation grant for Research Experiences for Undergraduates and by the Science Center of Williams College. Around 600 students have participated in the project since its inception in 1988. http://math.williams.edu/small/Williams CollegeYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes AllYesYesYesYes$4,000+Yes50062024-12-22
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134https://shyne.northwestern.edu/reu/ 2025-06-162025-06-162025-01-31In-person experience - 100%9 weeksYes5Soft & Hybrid Nanotechnology Resource Center (SHYNE) Research for Undergraduates ProgramMaterials science, biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, soft hybrid materials, renewable energy materials, imaging, materials characterization, materials applications, microelectronics, sensorsSHyNE Resource has developed a unique REU program providing facilities‐focused research projects for four undergraduate students (50% from underrepresented minority groups). Research projects are developed in close collaboration between SHyNE facility staff and Northwestern faculty. This combination of a traditional REU research experience with the hands‐on instrumentation focus provides an opportunity for students to learn new skills and enrich their experience.Northwestern UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Yes$5,750Travel to REU Convocation in August 20241342025-01-02
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46www.rmbl.org2025-06-072025-06-152025-02-15In-person experience - 100%10 weeksYes40RMBL - Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory Education Programmountain field sciences, plant, animal, and microbial ecology, behavior, evolution, climate change, soils, hydrology, landscapes, ecosystem functions.Students at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) are matched with a scientist mentor to conduct an independent research project in field biology. No prior research experience is required, the program is designed to develop research and STEM career skills. The student works closely with their mentor and program coordinators to propose a research question, develop techniques and methods, carry out the project, and present the results. Students have the option to include in their program an 8-day course in Rocky Mountain Wildlife or Ecosystems. RMBL is located at 9,500 feet elevation in Colorado, a stunningly beautiful and biologically interesting location. All 40 students complete the same program, some are supported through the REU grant, others with scholarships or internship funds from RMBL or outside sources. The student cohort is a diverse group from many different academic pathways, including community colleges and post-baccalaureates. RMBL is a residential field station with over 150 scientists. Undergraduates participate in RMBL community activities including scientific seminars, workshops, career panels, and social events. Undergraduates may co-author scientific papers and start building professional networks that foster their career across a lifetime. The location provides for an immersive research community experience and expansive outdoor recreational opportunities.Rocky Mountain Biological LaboratoryYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Post-Bac (with degree / graduated) Community college, primarily undergraduate institutions, first-generation college student, Pell grant recipientsYesOnly for REU awardees ($7000/10 weeks)Variable, upon request. Some part-time jobs available.462023-12-27
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147https://mrsec.udel.edu/undergraduate-education-and-outreach/reu/ 2025-06-092025-06-152025-02-01In-person experience - 100%10 weeksYes14Interdisciplinary Materials at UD CHARMsoft materials, hard materials, quantum science, biomedical engineering, semiconductors, experiemental and computational, bio-inspired engineeringAt the University of Delaware, CHARM’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates provides full-time, 10-week summer research opportunities in innovative materials science and engineering. Participants in our highly collaborative and interdisciplinary program, which focuses on nature-inspired, computationally designed materials and tomorrow’s terahertz technologies, will be fully immersed in the research laboratories of CHARM faculty from the Departments of Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, and Physics & Astronomy. In addition to research projects, students attend weekly professional development workshops, industry site visits, and present their research posters at the end of the summer.University of DelawareYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes We work with applicants on an individual basis to determine needs and create the necessary supports.$6,0001472025-01-02
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126https://syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu/education/undergraduate-education/synbreu/ 2025-06-152025-06-152025-01-27In-person experience - 100%9 weeks, 10 weeksNo10SynBREU - Synthetic Biology Research Experience for UndergraduatesSynBREU, Synthetic Biology, Engineering, Research, Biology, Chemistry, Chemical EngineeringThis is a ten-week program of mentored, research-intensive activities in the field of synthetic biology.Northwestern UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident and/or U.S. national. Must be an undergraduate. If you have not graduated by the program end date, you are eligible. All majors are eligible given your your academic and career interests in related subject matter. We prioritize diversity of majors and interests. Must be available for at least 9 weeks during the summer of 2024. No prior research experience is required - we look for students with and without experience. Students from universities without a PhD program in a synbio-related area (such as biology, bioengineering, or chemistry) are especially encouraged to apply.YesYesYes$7,0001262025-01-02
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5028https://www.slmath.org/msri-up/11192025-06-142025-06-142025-02-15In-person experience - 100%6 weeksNo18The MSRI Undergraduate Program (MSRI-UP)Quantitative JusticeThe theme of the 2025 MSRI-UP program is Quantitative Justice and the research leader is Dr. Omayra Ortega, Associate Professor of Mathematics at Sonoma State University. The research program will focus on the application of techniques, tools, and topics from various quantitative sciences (e.g., pure mathematics, applied mathematics, data science, computer science) to approach problems from the social sciences to help explore and understand issues of social injustice. Students will work on a variety of computational problems and each project will incorporate tools from across various disciplines to investigate a different social issue.
Students must have completed linear algebra and an introductory statistics course before the summer. Students who have taken a programming course in R or are familiar with R will find it useful in this heavily computational work.
Simons Laufer Mathematical Institute (SL Math)YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes underrepresented groups (including women and gender-expansive individuals)YesYes$3,600 lodging, meals and round trip travel to Berkeley, CA, opportunity to attend a national mathematics or science conference50282024-12-23
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5060https://www.lrsm.upenn.edu/outreach/reu/ 2025-05-272025-06-132025-02-01In-person experience - 100%10 weeksYes20UPenn-LRSMmaterials, nanotechnology, metamaterials, bioinspired, engineering, physics, chemistry, biology​The LRSM, a National Science Foundation supported Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), will offer up to twenty Summer Research Fellowships to undergraduates from colleges and universities in the United States who are majoring in science or engineering. Students spend 10 weeks working on individual research projects with our associated faculty. Each will work under the supervision of a faculty member on a current materials research project in chemistry, physics, biochemistry, biophysics, materials science or engineering. The program will not only provide an authentic laboratory research experience but also workshops focused on professional development in broader scientific and career skills.University of PennsylvaniaYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes All are encouragedYesYesYesYes$7,000Conference travel & attendance, publication fees50602025-01-02
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29https://geometrynyc.wixsite.com/home/combinatorics-reu2025-06-092025-06-102025-02-14In-person experience - 100%8 weeksNo12-14NYC Discrete Math REUDiscrete math, combinatorics, close mentoringIn this program, undergraduate students spend eight weeks doing research work in discrete math: combinatorics, discrete probability, theoretical computer science, and other related topics. Each participant is closely mentored by an active researcher. We are based in CUNY's Baruch College, located at the heart of Manhattan. We look for ambitious undergraduates who are strongly motivated to work on research problems. The participants will also receive training in topics such as giving talks, writing proofs, and applying to grad school. We keep supporting the participants for many years, as they continue with their studies and careers. While we are serious about our research, another goal of the program is to create a supportive and accepting community of people who are enthusiastic about mathematics. People who would continue to support and encourage each other in future years. This community also includes participants from previous summers. We dedicate time to discuss topics such as having a healthy and fulfilling mathematical careers, how to support the community around you, and so on. Women and students from underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. See our webpage for details such as stipends, dates, the mentors, research topics, eligibility, and papers produced in previous years.City University of New YorkYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Yes$5,600Housing, travel, conference attendance, and more. 292023-12-23
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5144https://reuslawr.org/2025-06-102025-06-102025-02-09In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10Sustainable Land and Water ResourcesTribe, Tribal, Indigenous, Sustainable, Sustainability, Earth, Environment, Lakes, Rivers, American Indian, Food Security, Manoomin, wild rice, huckleberries, bears, reservation, Polar, Arctic, Water, Land, soil, Minnesota, Montana, lab work, field work, interviews, GIS, mapping, ESRI Story MapsThe REU on Sustainable Land and Water Resources introduces undergraduate students to the key elements of research on land and water resources that are essential to improving management practices, with a focus on community-based participatory research and diverse interdisciplinary research teams. Students work on one of three teams on projects that explore the integrated community of the Earth’s land and water, including its living beings and relatives - plants, animals, and people. This opportunity is open to students from a diverse range of physical science, natural science, computational and engineering sciences, mathematics, and social science disciplines.
Research teams are hosted on two Native American reservations or at the University of Minnesota. REU projects are developed in collaboration with the tribes’ resource management divisions. The REU incorporates an interdisciplinary team-oriented approach emphasizing quantitative and predictive methods, community-based collaborative research, indigenous research methods, and traditional ecological knowledge. The REU Site incorporates place-based and community-based participatory research. Participants will work on projects developed with tribal resource managers with our partner tribal nations.
Please note that this is a 10-week program. The first week is done virtually and asynchronously to develop ESRI StoryMapping skills that are part of the in-person REU project outputs.		University of Minnesota, Salish Kootenai CollegeYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply for this program. The program is open to undergraduate students majoring in civil engineering, geosciences, ecology, mathematics, or related fields. We encourage applications from students of all genders who are Native American, tribal college students, community college students, non-traditional students, veterans, students who have been historically under-represented in their discipline, and students who are first-generation college students.YesYes$7,000The program provides transportation, housing, and food or full kitchens depending on location. Students who choose to live in their own housing rather than program-provided housing will not receive further compensation for housing costs. Additionally, conference support.51442025-01-16
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186eos.unh.edu/reu2025-06-032025-06-102025-02-03In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo12Sensors in Earth, Oceans, and Space Science - How We Observe Our PlanetEarth, Oceans, Space, sensors, marine science, microbes, ecosystem, biogeochemistry, marine science, ocean engineering, sea grass, climate change, water, biodiversity, conservation, acoustics, shellfish, salt marshes, estuaries, pollution, hydrology, satellite, groundwater, agriculture, modeling, Sustainable Development Goals, space storms, geomagnetic, magnetosphere, machine learning, map making, computer programming, statistical analysis, data science, geospatialOver the course of 10 weeks, you will learn about the research questions that can be addressed by the type of sensors used in your mentor’s lab, how to collect, maintain, and analyze data, and finally how to present your findings to peers. Many projects will involve computer programming skill building, and some will include field and/or lab work. You will also learn about data stewardship, research integrity, and collaborative science. REU students will work alongside graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and other scientific professionals.University of New HampshireYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Underrepresented minorities, veterans, Pell grant recipients, and 2-year college studentsYesSome projects will be more accessible than others. Our campus and buildings are wheelchair/mobility-aid accessible, though not all field sites will be.$6,000Conference attendance, senior thesis work, publication fees1862025-01-14
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5039https://teuscher-lab.com/altreu2025-06-092025-06-092025-04-27Virtual / online experience - 100%10 weeksNo50altREU: Design, Program, and Use Computers to Benefit Societysociety,benefit,computing,programmingThe altREU program is an alternative, fully online, team- and project-based Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) with a focus on designing, programming, and using computers to benefit society. The program is designed for you, a curious, motivated doer, eager to go through a unique learning experience that has the potential to impact both your career as well as society.Portland State UniversityNAYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Open to allYes$0050392024-12-25
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5087https://serc.si.edu/internships2025-05-272025-06-092025-02-15Primarily in-person but some virtual options on a case-by-case basis - can be discussed as part of the interview process10 weeksNo40Internships at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Centerenvironmental science, climate change, global change, ecology, estuary, forest, Chesapeake BayInterns at SERC conduct independent projects on a wide range of topics including some of the most profound issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species. Choose from a variety of opportunities including research labs, environmental education, participatory science, and science communication. Our intern alumni have used our professional training programs as a stepping stone to pursue a wide range of STEM careers.Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)YesYesRelocation travel costs may be providedYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesInternational applicant / non-US citizens The SERC community recognizes the value of diversity in promoting innovative science and creative solutions, and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Internships are designed as training and skill-building opportunities for students and recent grads still in the early stages of their careers. We recognize that each applicant will bring unique skills, knowledge, experiences and background to these positions, including experience that may not be directly related to science or research. YesYesYesYes$6,500Additional support may be available50872025-01-06
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5005https://seti.berkeley.edu/Internship.html2025-06-092025-06-092025-02-01In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10Berkeley SETI Research CenterSETI, astrobiology, technosignatures, radio astronomy, optical astronomy, anomaly detection, machine learning, transients, data science, digital signal processingBreakthrough Listen is the world's most comprehensive, intensive, and sensitive search for extraterrestrial intelligence. We seek a scientific answer to one of humanity’s oldest questions: Are we alone in the Universe?
Our scientists and engineers are pioneers in the development of software, instrumentation, and science strategy for the search for intelligent life on other worlds. We have access to substantial amounts of time on the planet’s largest telescopes, and connections and collaborations with some of the leading players in the tech industry. We’re also psyched that we get to wake up each day and hunt for aliens.
Summer interns work at the cutting edge of the search. If you are motivated, work well as a member of a team, and can take initiative and responsibility for your own work, you’ll fit in well in our group.		University of California, BerkeleyYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes The program is open to US citizens, legal permanent residents ("green card" holders), and non-citizens who are already enrolled at degree-granting institutions in the United States (e.g. F1 visa holders, DACA recipients). We cannot sponsor visas for other international students - if you don't already fall into one of the above categories, please don't apply.YesYesYesYes$11,478Travel expenses and travel to a national conference, food stipend and some meals provided50052024-12-22
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5093https://science.nrao.edu/opportunities/student-programs/summerstudents2025-05-192025-06-092025-02-01In-person experience - 100%10-12 weeksNo15 REU students plus an additional number of NRAO studentsNRAO Summer Student Programradio astronomy, astronomy, engineering, scientific computing and softwareNRAO has summer positions available through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, the National Astronomy Consortium (NAC), and other research positions. Under the supervision of an NRAO staff member, each student is given a project that may involve any aspect of astronomy, including original research, instrumentation, telescope design, or software development. These projects often result in scientific publications. Summer programs are available for both undergraduate and graduate students. The program also incorporates career development activities including a week-long workshop on radio astronomy.NRAOYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes International applicatne / non-US citizens We have a diverse program and we welcome students with any identities.We accept applications from students with accessibility needs.The stipend varies depending on the specific program.We provide financial assistance for students to travel to their summer work site.50932025-01-06
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5029https://cse.umn.edu/physics/reu-program2025-06-022025-06-092025-01-31In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesotaphysics, astronomy, cosmology, biophysics, condensed matter, high-energy10 week program, research in all areas of modern physics and astronomy, being a part of a research group of your choice within the school of physics and astronomy. University of MinnesotaYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes We welcome and support all identities YesYesYes$7,000travel, dorm accommodation or parking fee, waiver for grad school application fee.50292024-12-23
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5162www.nsurp.org2025-06-092025-06-092025-04-01Virtual / online experience - 100%8 weeksYes30National Summer Undergraduate Research ProjectVirtual, Clinical and Diagnostic Microbiology, Publich health Microbiology and Immunobiology, Immunology, Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, Cancer Immunology, Cancer BiologyNSURP is a community-driven initiative to create rewarding remote summer research opportunities for undergraduate students in the microbial sciences. NSURP is designed to (1) Matchmake students on a nationwide level to microbiology mentors who can provide a remote summer research project experience. (2) provide a science and professional development seminar series for those students.(3) Provide a platform for the matched students to present their research online in an official capacity. (4)Help students get research opportunities that set them on the path to successfully entering graduate programs to get their master's degree or Ph.D. We welcome all applications, but students who may have barriers to participating in an in-person research program are encouraged to apply. University of Arizona stipend providedYesYesYesYesYesYes
underrepresented students, students that experience barriers to traveling to an in-person experience
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5040https://www.teuscher-lab.com/reucomputing2025-06-092025-06-092025-03-30Virtual / online experience - 100%10 weeksNo8-10Computational Modeling Serving Portlandcomputation,modeling,Porland,community,partner,societyThe intellectual focus of this virtual REU site is computational modeling to serve and enhance Portland (OR) and its greater region. Students will be involved in multi-disciplinary, community-based research projects and trained in computational thinking across different disciplines.Portland State UniversityNAYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Students from institutions with limited STEM and research opportunities (such as 2-year community colleges) and tribal colleges/universities are specifically encouraged to apply.Yes$7,000Meal allowance ($1400) + housing allowance ($2200)50402024-12-25
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33https://inside.tamuc.edu/academics/colleges/scienceEngineeringAgriculture/departments/mathematics/reu/default.aspx2025-06-092025-06-092025-03-28In-person experience - 100%8 weeksNo12Theoretical & Application riven MathematicsMathematicsThe REU in Theoretical and Application Driven Mathematics (TADM) at Texas A&M University-Commerce aims to develop a diverse, globally competitive STEM workforce by recruiting twelve undergraduate students each year in an eight-week summer research experience. This program will involve some data-driven projects to model real-life applications. Other projects will employ computer algebra systems to simulate sophisticated mathematical concepts and help understand theoretical mathematics problems. The focus will be on providing a research setting that provokes stimulating, creative, application-driven research that motivates undergraduate students to research in Mathematics. The project topics will vary each year based on faculty availability.East Texas A&M UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes YesYesYes$4,800Support for conferences332025-01-15
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5151https://reu.encs.vancouver.wsu.edu/2025-06-092025-06-092025-03-15Mixed Mode - with some weeks online/virtual, and some in-person10 weeksNo10Advancing Data-Driven Deep Coupling of Computational Simulations and ExperimentsData-intensive scientific workflows, machine learning, high-performance computing, computational fluid dynamics, ASCI/FPGA design, numerical simulationsThis program aims to bring together highly motivated undergraduate students from across the nation and provide them with opportunities to participate in various research projects on the multidisciplinary theme of developing data-driven scientific workflows. The research activities are designed to solve a unique scientific problem using data-driven approaches. The scientific application drivers are intelligent monitoring of health bio-markers, detection of cardiovascular diseases, modeling of turbulent flows in large wind farms, droplet ejection simulation in inkjet technology, microfluidic cancer cell detection in liquid biopsy, etc. The research demonstrates the ability of data-driven deep coupling of simulation and experiments. It serves as a model for adopting emerging computer software and hardware for the high-performance analysis of massive amounts of scientific data from various domains. Washington State University Vancouver and University of Houston-Clear LakeYesYesYesYes$8,000Yes51511/21/2025
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242http://BigDataREU.umbc.edu2025-06-092025-06-092025-03-01Virtual / online experience - 100%8 weeksNo8Online Interdisciplinary Big Data Analytics in Science and EngineeringOnline REU, Data Science, Machine Learning, GPU Programing, Parallel Computing, Interdisciplinary Research, Applied AI, Applications in Science & Engineering, Computational ScienceThis REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) Site eight-week summer program creates a novel and unique online team-based REU Site on Big Data and HPC applied to interdisciplinary projects. The program consists of two teams of 4 or 5 undergraduates supported by dedicated GRAs working on projects with outside collaborators like NASA or the University of Maryland School of Medicine. The completely online nature of the program makes it available to students across the nation and provides experience in improving student engagement in online learning.University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)computer/laptop with camera and good internetYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes students unable to travel to a residential programThe purely online nature of the program is intended to open it to students who cannot travel for personal or family reasons OR are located in places outside of reasonable travel opportunities to a residential program OR anyone interested in an online experience.YesYesYes$5,600We support and encourage travel to a conference after the program to present the outcomes with a paper and talk. Continuing research engagement possible.2422025-01-14
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5130https://sites.udel.edu/ur-ece/2025-06-092025-06-092025-02-20In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10Undergraduate Research in Electrical and Computer EngineeringElectrical and Computer Engineering for Engineering Grand ChallengesThe Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Delaware is proud to introduce our new Undergraduate Research in Electrical and Computer Engineering (UR-ECE) summer program. Our goal is to inspire and engage undergraduate students in science and engineering to use the unique skillset in electrical and computer engineering to solve major issues facing today’s society. Annually the program will offer a set of research projects with intellectual exploration that spans the broad range of ECE subdisciplines, while directly aligning with one of the following National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Grand ChallengesUniversity of DelawareAccomodations available on-campusYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Broadly inclusiveYesYes$6,000Housing allowance provided51302025-01-14
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32https://umaine.edu/aquaculture/education/4701-2/2025-06-022025-06-092025-02-15In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo9- 10Aquaculture Experiential Opportunities for Undergraduate Students (AquEOUS) Aquaculture, indigenous science, fisheries, conservation, aquatic animal health, science communicationsThe 10-week AquEOUS fellowship is an USDA funded Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduates (REEU) program which offers undergraduate students from around the nation a unique opportunity to combine ecological knowledge from indigenous science with STEM concepts from western science to solve real-world problems in aquaculture at the University of Maine’s world class aquaculture facilities. Mentorship will be provided by the interdisciplinary faculty of the Aquaculture Research Institute and knowledge keepers of the Wabanaki tribes as facilitated through the Wabanaki Center. Applied research questions will be identified by Wabanaki leaders and aquaculture sector participants in Maine. Students will have an array of research foci from which to choose. They will co-design projects using concepts learned from their mentors, the AquEOUS seminar, field trips, and workshops in Indigenous Knowledge, applied aquaculture science, science communications, and STEM concepts.University of Maine YesYesYesYesYesEach project varies so there may be field work or there may be on the water work but it is not necessary. Also we do not reimburse all students' travel to the site but we do have some funds to help students in need. YesYesYesYesYes YesYesWe can try to accommodate any student. $6,000Room and board, materials and supplies budget for project, all travel paid for during the 10 weeks.322023-12-23
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90https://reu.umb.edu/2025-06-092025-06-092025-02-15In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10Integrative and Evolutionary Biologydevelopment, molecular, cellular, ecology, evolutionThe REU in Integrative and Evolutionary Biology projects span an array of biological problems, and students are paired with faculty mentors based on mutual scientific interests. The program helps students learn how research is done, learn valuable skills, and develop independence in scientific thinking. Students also participate in activities that promote a sense of community among students and faculty, teach scientific communication skills, and explore broader issues concerning the practice of science. These experiences occur during weekly discussions and workshops that focus on practical, personal, and ethical aspects of research. The program also features social activities and field trips in and around Boston. The program ends with a research poster symposium. The program stimulates and supports interest in biological research and prepares students for advanced study to pursue research careers. Research topics include ecology and evolution of birds in urban environments, immune cell development, virus evolution & transmission, regulation of meiosis, circadian rhythms and mRNA regulation, ecological genomics of plants, neurobiology of vision, evolution of mRNA regulation in stem cells, developmental genetics in zebrafish, cell signaling in Drosophila, ecology & evolution of insect herbivores, amphibian microbiome & disease ecology, and marine coastal ecology.University of Massachustts BostonYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Students from minority groups underrepresented in science and students from primarily undergraduate institutions are especially encouraged to apply.YesYesYes$7,000Room and board allowance is $4,800902025-01-10
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129https://trend.umd.edu/index.html2025-06-022025-06-092025-02-14In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10TREND (Training and Research Experiences in Nonlinear Dynamics)physics, nonlinear dynamics, 2D materials, collective behavior, biophysics, chaos, lasers, neural networks, optoelectronics, particle physics/particle rings, photonics, plasma reconnection, quantum nanodevices, robotics, turbulence, weather predictionTREND stands for Training and Research Experiences in Nonlinear Dynamics. In this program at UMD College Park, you will undertake an exciting project under the umbrella of nonlinear physics, being mentored by grad students, professors, and/or research scientists.
We complement your primary research activities with research seminars, professional development workshops, community-building activities, and a high school outreach event.
TREND also places a big emphasis on (scientific) communication, so you will gain skills and practice in making and giving posters, talks, and a multimedia project (for a general audience).
A dialogue series in which we discuss the connections between social justice and science is also a unique aspect of TREND.		University of Maryland College ParkYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes At TREND, we strive to support those with identities minoritized and/or excluded from Physics, including women, Black, Latine, and Native American people, people with disabilities, first-generation students, gender minorities, and those with LGBTQ+ identitiesYesYesYesYes$7,000- Financial support for conference attendance after the program
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5002https://chemistry.montana.edu/reu/2025-05-252025-06-092025-02-06In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10Montana State Chemistry: Elevating Culturally Relevant Chemistrychemistry, biochemistry, materials science, Indigenous knowledge, ways of knowing, energy, origin of life, hot springs, sustainability, recycling, green chemistry, efficiency, renewable, life cycle, catalysis, chemical biologyThe NSF REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) program in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry recruits ten students each year for 10 weeks of summer research. The theme of the research in this program is Elevating Culturally Relevant Chemistry. Possible research topics within this theme are diverse and include biocatalysis (enzymes), catalysis for small molecule activation, switchable catalysts, bio- and bio-inspired materials, energy storage and conversion materials, and functional materials that operate under extreme conditions. All interested students are welcome to apply, and we especially encourage applicants from small colleges in the Northwest, Rocky Mountain, and Great Plains regions of the United States. American Indian and Alaska Native students, as well as students from tribal colleges in Montana and elsewhere, are especially invited to apply.Montana State UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Indigenous, American Indian, Alaska NativeYesYesYesYes$7,000Meals and housing covered, all research/travel/publication expenses covered, family housing available50022024-12-21
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5050https://www.whoi.edu/what-we-do/educate/undergraduate-programs/summer-student-fellowship/ 2025-05-192025-06-092025-02-05In-person experience - 100%10 weeks, 11 weeks, 12 weeksNo25-30Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Summer Student Fellowshipocean science, ocean engineering, marine biology, marine chemistry, physical oceanography, marine geology and geophysicsA research project is at the heart of the Summer Student Fellowship at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). Fellows have the opportunity to conduct research with access to more than two hundred practicing scientists and engineers and the facilities of a major oceanographic institution. Project topics span the spectrum of research in ocean sciences and engineering conducted in WHOI's science departments and the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center of the U.S. Geological Survey.
Potential projects for 2025 are posted on the website.
Fellowship recipients also participate in seminars, professional development, cohort activities, and a hands-on, one-day, ocean sampling cruise on board the R/V Tioga focusing on data collection and sampling methods with advanced oceanographic technology and instruments.
Fellows have many occasions to interact with current MIT-WHOI Joint Program graduate students in their research groups, during Q&A sessions and the Ethics in Science Workshop, and in a near-peer mentoring program.		Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionYesYesYesYesYesYes International applicatne / non-US citizensStudents from groups underrepresented in ocean science and engineering are encouraged to apply.YesYesYesPlease inquire about other accomodations.$7,000 - $8,400Travel allowance provided50502024-12-31
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5062https://reu.cs.georgetown.edu/ 2025-06-072025-06-092025-02-02In-person experience - 100%8 weeksNo10Georgetown Computer Science and Public Policydata science, computer science, public policy, unsupervised learning, supervised learning, machine learning, deep learning, AI, social goodUndergraduate students are invited to apply for an 8-week in-person summer research program connecting formal computer science education to real world data science research to public policy decision making. This cohort of REU students will focus on modeling opinion as it relates to different firearm-related policies and events of the day. It is possible to work on stance detection using social media posts (Kawintiranon & Singh, 2021), and with the recent advancements in generative AI, this type of detection may be less costly with respect to manual data labeling. Therefore, this cohort will use a combination of generated training data, relevant public document data, and auxiliary data to improve opinion detection without labeling more data. Example auxiliary sources include public reviews, images, and network knowledge. Students will also learn about fairness issues and consider which subpopulations are posting about which policy issues.Georgetown UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Students identifying as female, students from traditionally underserved minorities, first-generation college students, and students from institutions with limited research opportunities are all strongly encouraged to apply. Current sophomores and juniors who are majoring in computer science are encouraged to apply. YesYesYesYes$5,600Housing in an on-campus residence hall, and up to $500 in travel reimbursements for travel expenses.50622025-01-02
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5141https://oden.utexas.edu/academics/undergraduates/moncrief-summer-internship/2025-06-022025-06-092025-02-01In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10Moncrief Summer Internshipcomputational science, mathematics, modeling, engineering, computing, physics, biologyThe Moncrief Undergraduate Summer Internship Program provides summer support for qualified undergraduate students of mathematics, science, and engineering to work within the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences during the summer months.
Interns work with faculty and research staff from one of the Oden Institute's research centers and groups on one of a wide range of research topics. Research activities generally focus on developing modeling and simulation methods to study problems in areas such as energy, environment, advanced materials, biomedical research, nanomanufacturing, autonomous systems and many other scientific and engineering areas that draw on applied and computational mathematics, computing, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, mathematical physics, and biology.		University of Texas, AustinYesYesYesYesYes$6,000Non UT students receive housing and dining.51412025-01-15
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169https://student.ifa.hawaii.edu/reu/ 2025-06-022025-06-092025-01-31In-person experience - 100%10 weeksYes10University of Hawai`i Institute for AstronomyAstronomy, observatories, galaxies, stars, planets, cosmology, astrophysicsOur REU program will offer individually mentored research experiences at the forefront of astronomical exploration to foster and enhance the careers of a diverse cohort of aspiring and teaching professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Students will be inspired by visits to observatories on Maunakea, complete research projects based on data from these and other facilities, participate in observations with IfA astronomers, and help host public events in collaboration with Native Hawaiian STEM groups. Students will participate in an astronomy-specific professional development course providing background and skills required for a STEM career.University of Hawaii Institute for AstronomyYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes YesYes$7,000Support for travel to a conference to present your research, and publication costs for a refereed journal article.1692025-01-02
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4https://mathily.org/mathilyest/index.html2025-06-082025-06-082025-04-02In-person experience - 100%8 weeksNo9MathILy-EST
(serious Mathematics Infused with Levity, Early Scholarly Training) [ Pending Funding approval ]		mathematics, combinatorics, representation theoryMathILy-EST provides early research opportunities each year for nine college students who are deeply but informally prepared for mathematics research. The focus of the program is on first-year students, with second-year and entering college students also considered for participation. The MathILy-EST REU is co-sited with MathILy---participants work in spaces near the MathILy classrooms, and live in the same dormitory as MathILy instructors and high-school students.Mathematical Staircase, Inc. sponsors; program takes place at Bryn Mawr CollegeYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes We encourage applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in mathematics, including Black, Latinx, Indigenous, female, nonbinary, trans, and queer students.YesPlease contact us to discuss accessibility accommodations.$5,600, pending NSF funding (renewal grant proposal is currently under review)Limited conference travel funding42023-12-22
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198https://www.haystack.mit.edu/reu2025-06-012025-06-072025-02-01In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10MIT Haystack Observatoryradio astronomy, atmosphere, ionosphere, geodesy, geospaceMIT Haystack Observatory offers 10 students the chance for hands-on research with scientists and engineers mentoring student projects over the course of 10 weeks. Fields of study are based in radio science, with a focus in astronomy, geospace and atmospheric science (ionospheric research), geodesy (measuring the earth and its cryosphere), and/or space technology. For decades, MIT has helped undergraduates turn their interest in STEM fields into successful careers in advanced research. The program also includes a series of educational lectures and discussions from our science staff members. We offer housing and transportation.MITYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes We encourage people from groups underrepresented in science fields to apply.Yes$6,200We support conference attendance for select students.1982025-01-06
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5121https://www.montana.edu/mbi/reu/2025-05-272025-06-062025-02-13In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo11-12Microbiology of Low Oxygen Ecosystems (MLOxE) at Montana StateMicrobiology, bioinformatics, molecular biology, environmental science, microbiomeMicrobiology of Low Oxygen Ecosystems (MLOxE) at Montana State is a summer research program supported by the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. Microorganisms living in the absence of oxygen influence some of Earth's most important environmental processes (e.g., nutrient, toxin, and greenhouse gas cycling), play essential roles in human health, and can provide insight into how life first arose and diversified on this planet. Participation in MLOxE REU will prepare students to help solve pressing scientific problems by understanding the critical role of these microorganisms in ecosystems. Student projects may involve diverse low oxygen systems, such as the microbial habitats of the human body, terrestrial hot springs, or marine oxygen minimum zones. Students will be paired with faculty advisors in the Departments of Microbiology and Immunology, Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, or Chemical and Biological Engineering. Research by MLOxE faculty (see list below) covers three core areas: 1) Microbial Interactions, 2) Metabolism and Physiology, and 3) Community and Ecosystem Function.
We seek students who have a passion for science and for applying science to the benefit of their communities and who would enjoy being part of a diverse group of peers who share these passions. All interested students are welcome and encouraged to apply. We particularly encourage applications from American Indian and Alaska Native students, other Underrepresented Minority (URM) groups, or schools with limited research opportunities		Montana State UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Tribal College students, Community College studentsYesYes$7,00051212025-01-13
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5009https://www.paradim.org/REU_landing_page2025-06-032025-06-052025-02-02In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo14PARADIM Materials DiscoveryMaterial Science, Chemistry, engineering, physics, thin film, bulk crystal, national facility, MIP, MBE, ARPES, Cornell, Johns HopkinsThe PARADIM REU Program is designed to give undergraduate students an introductory research experience in the growth, structural/electrical characterization, or use of first-principles theory relevant to thin films of transition metal oxides or chalcogenides currently being researched as next generation electronic materials within PARADIM. These projects include improving the techniques available within PARADIM to grow and characterize materials. Students selected will work on an independent research project using the advanced resources available in PARADIM facility labs at Cornell or Johns Hopkins.Cornell University and Johns Hopkins UniversityYesTravel allowanceYesYesYesThe PARADIM Materials Discovery REU program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled at a two- or four-year college or university. We especially encourage rising sophomores, students at community colleges or other institutions that have limited research opportunities, and “non-traditional” students (e.g., first-generation college attendees, veterans, older students) to apply.Yes$7,000Travel expenses up to $60050092024-12-22
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5075https://picasso-reu.engin.umich.edu/ 2025-05-272025-06-032025-01-31In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo8Program in Climate and Space Science Observation at the University of MichiganAeronomy, Air Quality, Atmospheric Chemistry, Atmospheric Physics, Climate, Climate Variability, Glaciology, Meteorology, Space Sciences Space WeatherThe University of Michigan Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering is currently seeking a highly motivated, diverse and inclusive cohort of undergraduate students to participate in its summer Research Experience for Undergraduates site program entitled: Program in Climate and Space Science Observation. This REU program is funded by the National Science Foundation, and is open to rising-sophomores, rising juniors and rising-seniors from any academic discipline who are interested in exploring a potential career in the STEM fields of meteorology, climate, and space sciences. Our program seeks to promote: (a) a diverse cohort of undergraduate students in cutting-edge research projects, (b) students’ self-efficacy with respect to participation in research and careers in STEM fields, (c) ability to work with other researchers from diverse cultural backgrounds, as well as (d) scientific communication skills (both oral and written) with which to convey their findings and experiences working in STEM fields. We believe that our program will help to develop competent scientists and engineers who are culturally and ethically aware of the impact of their professional activities and with a desire to use their newfound skills to solve some of the scientific and engineering challenges which face our society.University of MichiganYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes We value diversity in all its forms. We particularly encourage applications from those identity groups who are traditionally underrepresented in the geosciences, especially those without access to research opportunities at their home institutions.YesYes$7,000Our program also covers transportation to/from the program, housing/food while in the program, travel expenses to/from a professional conference to present student's work50752025-01-02
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5102https://tacc.utexas.edu/education/undergraduates-graduates/reu/2025-06-022025-06-022025-04-01In-person experience - 100%9 weeksYes12Cyberinfrastructure Research for Societal Advancement high performance computing, computer science, data science, math, science, engineering, visualization, machine learning, AI, biology, social, data intensive, HPC, CI, cyberinfrastructure, societal change, programming, coding, computational medicineThe National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site: Cyberinfrastructure (CI) Research for Societal Advancement engages undergraduate students majoring in science and engineering disciplines each summer for a nine-week advanced computing research experience at The University of Texas at Austin. Students receive training using national CI by integrating the learning of computational science, data-enabled science, and multidisciplinary science and conduct cutting-edge research in preparation for graduate programs and the workforce.The University of Texas at AustinYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes International applicatne / non-US citizens We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds, genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability statuses to apply.YesYesIf use of a service animal is required, the program will coordinate with on-campus housing for accommodations.$6,300Training in High Performance Computing (HPC), mentoring by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, professional development and graduate school preparation, technical report and publication opportunities, and travel grants to present research at an annual conference will be available to selected participants.51022025-01-07
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5057https://rosettacommons.org/education/reu/ 2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-03In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo24Rosetta Commons: A Cyberlinked Program in Computational Biomolecular Structure & Designcomputational biology, protein modeling, deep learning, machine learning, enzyme designInterns in this geographically-distributed REU program participate in research using the Rosetta Commons software. The Rosetta Commons software library includes algorithms for computational modeling and analysis of protein structures. It has enabled notable scientific advances in computational biology, including de novo protein design, enzyme design, ligand docking, and structure prediction of biological macromolecules and macromolecular complexes.Johns Hopkins UniversityYesYesYes$1,000 food allowanceYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes International applicatne / non-US citizens While not required, we seek candidates with some combination of experiences in scientific or academic research, C++/Python/*nix/databases, software engineering, object-oriented programming, and/or collaborative development (git)YesYesYes$6,000travel, housing, food allowance50572025-01-02
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5014https://mdibl.org/education/fellowships-training/reu-summer-fellowships/2025-05-272025-06-022025-01-26In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10Comparative Animal Model Approaches to Regeneration and Aginggenetics, regeneration, developmentThis REU site is designed to provide an intensive 10-week scientific experience where undergraduates engage in aging and regeneration research using various animal model systems such as zebrafish, nematode worms, axolotls, and the shortest-lived vertebrate, African Turquois Killifish. Students are trained in basic molecular biology techniques and an introduction to animal handling. Students participate in workshops that focus on 1) Professional Development and Innovation Thinking, where they learn novel approaches to solving problems and are introduced to diverse scientific careers; 2) Bioinformatics, where they learn computational biology techniques for analyzing large data sets; and 3) Microscopy, where they are introduced to basic and advanced imaging and analysis techniques. Fellows meet for a uniquely designed course called Communicating Science for two hours each week, where they learn to describe their research to a broad audience. In addition, they attend weekly seminars from our faculty and visiting scientists specializing in regeneration and aging. Each year, ten students are selected, with recruitment efforts directed at underrepresented students and those from primarily undergraduate institutions. Particularly suited are those interested in using animal models, advanced microscopy, and computational, genetic, and molecular techniques to gain insight into the biology of regeneration and aging.The Mount Desert Island Biological LaboratoryYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes ten students will be selected each yearYes$6,500no50142024-12-22
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5136https://www.tamuk.edu/engineering/institutes-research/USDA-REEU/Index.html2025-06-022025-06-022025-03-31In-person experience - 100%9 weeksNo10Research and Extension Experience in Energy and the Environment across Agriculture DisciplinesRenewable Energy, Air and Water Quality, Agriculture Economics, Environment, Sustainable Agriculture, Supply ChainThere is a significant talent gap in agricultural fields needed to drive innovation and to sustain the U.S. global technical superiority. There is also a significant under-representation of minorities in agricultural workforce, especially Hispanics and women. Employers are now seeking talents with a broader skillset including leadership, teamwork, problem solving, digital competency, communication, and critical thinking. The goal of this project is to develop and implement a model environment for multidisciplinary collaborative efforts where research and extension are tightly integrated around the different facets of energy and environment research in agricultural fields. The objectives are: 1) providing research opportunities in the different aspects of energy and environment research related to agriculture disciplines to undergraduate students, especially Hispanic and women; 2) increasing the number of underrepresented undergraduate students who participate in graduate education in agriculture disciplines; 3) integrating extension experience and professional development to train undergraduate students with exceptional skills for agricultural workforce. The program is structured as collaborative research groups to teach students how to conduct research with their mentors’ guidance. Students will learn to work independently and collaboratively. Ten students from various engineering and science departments will be recruited every year. The proposed project has three key research areas: 1) Energy Efficiency in Agriculture Systems, 2) Water Quality and Management, 3) Agriculture Economics and Decision Making. The proposed project builds on a vision of grooming budding researchers from underrepresented students to embrace the challenge of sustainable agriculture and building future leaders who proactively contribute to the nation’s agricultural goals.Texas A&M University KingsvilleYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Hispanic and female studentsYesYesYes$4,995Conference travel to present the research results may be available depending on the availability of funds51362025-01-14
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5158https://autonomy.oden.utexas.edu/events/realtime-adaption-reu-summer-internship-nsf-cohort2025-06-022025-06-022025-03-31In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo1Realtime Adaptionrobotics, autonomous systems, LLMs, navigationThe Realtime Adaption REU summer internship seeks to analyze the use of neural function encoders for real-world autonomous systems subject to challenging environmental characteristics such as irregular terrain surfaces and noisy state estimates. The resulting experiments will test the baseline capability of neural function encoders and their ability to ensure safe, responsive operation in rapidly changing environments requiring real-time adaptability through sensor-driven, in-situ adjustment. Thereby helping build foundations for further research on the fly adaptive control with scarce data.
The REU student will implement and test adaptive control algorithms that use zero-shot transfer techniques, specifically, in the context of legged robotics performing autonomous navigation. The student will gain hands-on experience with legged robotics and theoretical and/or practical experience in adaptive systems, robotics control, and test and evaluation. 		University of Texas at AustinYesYesYesYesYesYesYes YesYes$9,000If the selected undergrad chooses to use on-campus housing and meal plans, the cost will be deducted from their stipend.51582/5/2025
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5161https://www.csun.edu/reu2025-06-022025-06-022025-03-15In-person experience - 100%8 weeksNo8Applying Data Science on Energy-efficient Cluster Systems and ApplicationsData Science, Machine Learning, Parallel and Distributed Computing, Energy-efficiency, Cluster Systems, Data Visualization, Sensor SystemsThis is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). The goals of this program include increasing the participation of undergraduate students in research on data science and energy-efficient computing; and applying data science to build energy-efficient cluster systems and applications. It will provide opportunities for undergraduate students to conduct research during an 8-week summer program. Our REU Site will provide undergraduate students with an immersive experience in which they will participate in training and research activities to apply knowledge and skills of data science and parallel and distributed computing on energy-efficient cluster systems and applications. Students will gain research experience in problem-solving through analyzing existing research, designing and conducting experiments, and applying data science technologies in data collection, analysis, processing, and modeling. A series of training sessions will be provided at the beginning of the program to onboard students, introducing the working environment, the context of the research, and technical skills needed for projects in the program. For more information about the research projects and faculty mentors, please visit our REU Site website (https://www.csun.edu/reu). This program is available depending on funding from the NSF.California State University, NorthridgeYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes YesYes$5,600meal allowance during the summer research51612/13/2025
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224http://reu.rnet.missouri.edu/ 2025-06-022025-06-022025-03-02In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10Consumer Networking Technologies @University of Missouri-Columbiaconsumer networking, machine learning, artificial intelligence, deep learning, cybersecurity, virtual reality, cloud computing, edge computing, smart healthcare, computer vision, eldercare, big data management, software-defined networking, Internet of Things, virtualization, visual computing at the network edge, blockchain, mobile sensing, environment recognitionThe NSF REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) Site is in the area of Consumer Networking Technologies and will investigate some important issues related to software-defined networking/virtualization, visual computing at the network edge, social virtual reality, mobile sensing & environment recognition. ****Technical challenges in networked consumer systems include quality of service, network and device heterogeneity, network performance, mobility, device intelligence, security and privacy, and user experience. In this REU Site, students will participate and develop new skills in ongoing funded research projects of the faculty mentors by investigating, implementing, and testing viable solutions to technical challenges in consumer networking technologies. This research activity will allow the students to obtain a better understanding of the technical issues, performance, and trade-offs in consumer networking. Exposing the students to collaborative research environments, fostering their enthusiasm for science and engineering, and developing skills needed for pursuing advanced degrees in research is a goal of this program. ****The REU site will support typically 10 undergraduate students every summer. The participants will engage in a 10-week summer school at the University of Missouri (MU). The participants will take a 1-week short course, one to two lectures per week in the remaining weeks, work with other undergraduate and graduate students and a faculty mentor to carry out a research project, present their progress weekly throughout the summer, and write project reports and give final presentations. The Program runs from May through July.University of Missouri - ColumbiaYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes YesYes$6,500The undergraduate participants will get a stipend of $7,000, room (if needed) and meal allowance, plus support for travel to/from the Site, and potentially travel support to present their work at a conference.2242024-12-31
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5063https://summerprogram.unl.edu/programs/biomedical-engineering/ 2025-06-022025-06-022025-03-01In-person experience - 100%10 weeksYes9Biomedical Engineering Devices at the University of Nebraska-LincolnBiomedical Engineering DevicesThe Biomedical Engineering REU is designed to provide independent research experience for undergraduate students, broaden participant knowledge of opportunities in academia, industry and national laboratories, and introduce participants to interdisciplinary research in biomedical devices.
The goal of every medical practitioner is to improve quality of life for patients. Biomedical engineering and devices are instrumental in achieving this. The primary focus in each summer research project is biomedical devices designed to enhance medical care through science and engineering, with emphasis in two areas: (1) devices for diagnostics and sensing and (2) devices for therapeutics and intervention.
All projects are designed to be completed during the 10 week program and are a part of a faculty mentor's current research. This allows the student to be involved in many aspects of research, including design, analysis, simulation, and implementation of a biomedical device.
Students are also extensively involved in lab activities, such as weekly lab meetings. Research results are presented during lab meetings throughout the summer and at the end-of-summer in the Summer Research Symposium poster session. Lab members, especially graduate students and postdoctoral associates, are active with summer program research.		University of Nebraska-LincolnYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes N/AYesYesYesWe are happy to discuss specific accessibility concerns$7,000We provide a suite-style room, meal plan, travel expenses, campus parking and/or bus pass, access to campus recreation center, publication costs, and some expenses to attend a conference.50632025-01-02
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121https://sites.psu.edu/physicsreu 2025-05-272025-06-022025-03-01In-person experience - 100%10 weeksYes20Sustainable Physics and MaterialsPhysics, Astrophysics, Condensed Matter, Materials Science, Nanomaterials, Quantum Information, Photonics, Computation, Experiment, Theory, Gravitational Waves, Spintronics, Superconductivity, 2D materials, Electronics, Nanostructures
The department of Physics will host a National Science Foundation sponsored REU spanning all research topics within Physics with a professional development focus on science communication, outreach and how Physics Research interfaces with sustainability issues. Research positions span various topics within physics, and recruit students who are physics, chemistry, material science, engineer and math majors and have an interest in physics research. In collaboration with the Center for Nanoscale Science (MRSEC) there will be a second REU program for students with faculty affiliated with the Center for Nanoscale Science 's Interdisciplinary Research Groups. Research positions span physics, chemistry, material science, electrical engineering and are all related to furthering nano-materials research.
Penn State UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Women, minorities, and students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.YesYes$7,000Funding is available for conference attendance (and is highly encouraged)1212025-01-02
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5159https://autonomy.oden.utexas.edu/events/llms-safe-navigation-reu-summer-2025-internship-aeop-cohort2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-28In-person experience - 100%7 weeksNo2Large Language Models for Safe Navigationrobotics, autonomous systems, LLMs, navigationThe Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) summer internship, ""LLMs for Safe Navigation,"" provides support for qualified undergraduate and high school students to work with faculty, mentors, and research staff from the Center of Autonomy at UT Austin.
The internship aims to combine ideas from robotics, programming, and AI to create systems that help robots move safely on their own. The robots will use data from sensors and instructions written by interns to learn how to navigate. The goal is to create software that works with real robots in unpredictable, real-world environments.
This position will consist of software and hardware engineering tasks to aid in autonomous robotics research proposed for primarily ground (wheeled, legged) platforms. The Center for Autonomy primarily utilizes two Clearpath Jackals, one husky, and two Unitree Go2 quadrupeds. The research mentor and PhD students from the lab will help break down the research objectives into discrete tasks that students can complete.
Interns will deliver two 15-minute research presentations—one defining their project's 5Ws (Week 2) and another summarizing their completed work (Week 10). Students will also prepare a research poster for presentation at the Oden Institute and a brief abstract for inclusion in an AEOP program booklet.		University of Texas at AustinYesYesYesYesYesYesYes YesYes$5,920Housing and meal plans available; however, costs to be deducted from intern's stipend51592/5/2025
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65https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/plant-science/plant-science/resources/opportunities/undergraduate-studies2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-28In-person experience - 100%10 weeksYes10Botany and Conservation Biology Research at the Missouri Botanical Gardenplant biology, systematics, conservation, restoration, ecology, ethnobotanyStudents will work on independent mentored projects in plant systematics, conservation biology, and ethnobotany. Participants will have access to the Garden’s herbarium of more than 7 million specimens, an excellent botanical library, rich garden collections, a laboratory facilities for plant anatomy, microscopy, digital imaging, SEM, and DNA analysis, and the Shaw Nature Reserve – a 2,400 acre ecological preserve featuring prairie, forest, glades, wetlands, and 14 miles of hiking trailsMissouri Botanical GardenYesYesYesWeekly food allowance providedYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes YesYes$6,000Support for open access publication fees and research652024-01-02
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5084https://reuaihealth.wp.txstate.edu/ 2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-28In-person experience - 100%9 weeksYes9AI, Data Analytics, and Mixed Reality for Smart and Connected Healthai, emotions, robotics, fire, iot, ASD, spinal cord, ankle stability, data analytics, augmented reality, virtual realityThis Texas State University (TXST) REU site engages undergraduate students in innovative Smart and Connected Health and Communities research in collaboration with Texas A&M-San Antonio. Students explore areas like AI-driven emotion recognition for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), enhanced firefighting systems, and tech-assisted sports assessments for spinal cord injuries. Projects apply machine learning, AI, and IoT to real-world challenges, such as developing AI-powered smart homes for individuals with ASD and improving chronic ankle instability diagnosis. Students also study advanced computer vision for object tracking in engineering. This interdisciplinary experience prepares participants for advanced STEM studies and careersTexas State UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes n/aYesYes$6,300publication fees50842025-01-04
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5154https://autonomy.oden.utexas.edu/events/llms-safe-navigation-reu-summer-2025-internship-aeop-cohort2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-28In-person experience - 100%7 weeksNo4LLMs for Safe Navigation – AEOP Cohortrobotics, autonomous systems, LLMs, navigationThe Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) summer internship, "LLMs for Safe Navigation," provides support for qualified undergraduate and high school students to work with faculty, mentors, and research staff from the Center of Autonomy at UT Austin.
The internship aims to combine ideas from robotics, programming, and AI to create systems that help robots move safely on their own. The robots will use data from sensors and instructions written by interns to learn how to navigate. The goal is to create software that works with real robots in unpredictable, real-world environments.
This position will consist of software and hardware engineering tasks to aid in autonomous robotics research proposed for primarily ground (wheeled, legged) platforms. The Center for Autonomy primarily utilizes two Clearpath Jackals, one husky, and two Unitree Go2 quadrupeds. The research mentor and PhD students from the lab will help break down the research objectives into discrete tasks that students can complete.
Interns will deliver two 15-minute research presentations—one defining their project's 5Ws (Week 2) and another summarizing their completed work (Week 10). Students will also prepare a research poster for presentation at the Oden Institute and a brief abstract for inclusion in an AEOP program booklet.
University of Texas at AustinYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes YesYes$5,92051541/23/2025
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5150https://lcsr.jhu.edu/reu/2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-23To be determines - closer to the start date9 weeksNounknownComputational Sensing and Medical Robotics (CSMR REU)RoboticsUndergraduate students from all institutions, who have at least completed their freshman year and including least one semester of engineering coursework completed and will not be graduating before the start of the program. Students who graduate in Spring 2025 are not eligible for the 2025 program.Johns Hopkins UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYes Yes$6,00051501/21/2025
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93https://physics.georgetown.edu/reu2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-20In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo7-10Georgetown University REU Site in Materials Physicsmaterials physics, nanoscience, soft matter, quantum information, physics education, science policyThis program offers mentored research projects in materials physics, a science-and-society component that explores the connection between scientific research and the world outside the laboratory, and a variety of professional development workshops and social and networking activities.Georgetown UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Students from groups that are underrepresented in STEM, first-generation college students, students who attend colleges with limited research opportunities (e.g., community colleges) are especially encouraged to apply.We work with participants to accommodate needs on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us with questions.$7,000Support for post-summer conference participation, publication fees.932024-01-07
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22https://physics.nd.edu/research/reu-program/ 2025-05-272025-06-022025-02-17In-person experience - 100%10 weeksYes15Physics at Notre DamePhysics and Astronomy; Astrophysics; Biophysics/Complex Systems; Condensed Matter Physics; High Energy Physics; Nuclear Physics; Quantum MaterialsNow in our 37th year, the Physics REU program at the University of Notre Dame provides opportunities for Physics students to experience research first-hand, under direct supervision of faculty mentors. The program gives you valuable research experience to help you decide if physics research is right for you. Students will work closely with faculty and graduate students on a variety of current research projects and benefit from a number of activities organized to enrich their experience. These include: weekly seminars, a course on computer programming, a GRE preparation course, ethics workshops, a workshop on applying to graduate schools, field trips to nearby national laboratories, and the REU Symposium where they present the results of their research. University of Notre DameYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes International students accepted if they have funds from other sources.We strongly encourage applications from students from groups traditionally under represented in Physics, and others who will enhance our community.YesYes$6,000Travel allowance to and from Notre Dame for select participants222025-01-01
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5135https://artsci.tamu.edu/sociology/research/reu/index.html2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-17In-person experience - 100%8 weeksNo8Research in Social Inequality and Social ProblemsSocial Problems, Racism, Inequality, SociologyOur REU Summer Institute “Research in Social Inequality and Social Problems” gives undergraduate students the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the patterns, nature, causes, and consequences of social disparities through hands-on participation in research projects supervised by leading faculty researchers. The program is supported by the National Science Foundation for the purpose of promoting undergraduate experiences in social science research. Social disparities have been rising steadily for decades, and in some areas now stand at extreme levels not seen since the “Gilded Age” of the late Nineteenth Century. Income inequality has been growing steadily for the past four decades, residential segregation by race and class stand at very high levels; vulnerable populations are differentially exposed to social problems; attainments of current generations in education, income, and social mobility will not exceed those seen for their parents’ generation; and past trends of steady gains in health and life expectancy have stalled.Texas A&M UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Yes$4,800Support to attend a professional conference, transportation to the conference51352025-01-14
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5016https://i-best.ucmerced.edu2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-15In-person experience - 100%10 weeksYes10Interdisciplinary Biological Engineering and Science Training (I-BEST)biophysics, biochemistry, molecular biology, developmental biology, biomaterials, bioengineering, chemistry, mathematical sciences, computational sciences, life sciences, biological sciences, physics, engineering, materials researchTransformative advances in bio-related fields require contributions from multidisciplinary teams and the I-BEST REU Site at UC Merced has dedicated faculty with active, collaborative research programs in biophysics, biochemistry, molecular biology, developmental biology, biomaterials, and bioengineering. Students will carry out research projects ranging from studying the mechanisms of circadian clocks and cancer cell migration to the design and characterization of novel biosensors, antibacterial hydrogels, and responsive drug delivery systems. In addition to the immersive research in multidisciplinary research teams, the program will provide hands-on training in various laboratory techniques; focused professional development including communication, graduate school preparation, and ethics/responsible conduct of research; career pathways sessions with professionals from industry; and community building events such as trips to nearby Yosemite.
Students will discover how scientific, interdisciplinary research is conducted, and will have the opportunity to present the results of their summer experiences at scientific conferences.
This REU Site is supported by the Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EES) in the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) and the Division for Biological Infrastructure (DBI) in the Directorate for Biological Sciences.
Program runs June 2 - August 8, 2025.		University of California, MercedYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Applicants must be full-time undergraduates who are U.S. citizens nationals or permanent residents (NSF program requirements) with plans to continue as a student in fall.Students from underrepresented groups in STEM fields, students from institutions with limited research opportunities, women, and students with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The I-BEST REU Site is open to students outside of UC Merced and also attending UC Merced.YesYesYes$7,000Funds available for post-program conference travel.50162024-12-22
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5044https://www.mysticaquarium.org/research-and-conservation/research-experiences-for-undergraduates-2/2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-15In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10Mystic Aquarium: Plankton to Whales: Consequences of Global Change within Marine Ecosystemsmarine science, environmental science, marine biology, marine mammals, climate change, anthropogenic effectsOur REU program offers a unique collaboration between the renowned Mystic Aquarium and a leading institute of higher education, the University of Connecticut, Avery Point, located on Long Island Sound. In fact, we are the only aquarium in the U.S. to have an REU! With us, you will gain access to both Aquarium and University resources and expertise. In addition to the focus on cutting-edge marine research, we also give our students extensive training in professional development, teamwork and a true view into the world of research. We ensure our students are given all the keys to be successful. All research projects will be carried out at UConn, while professional development activities, seminars and job shadows will take place at Mystic Aquarium. Mystic Aquarium/University of Connecticut Avery PointYesYesYesYesYesYesYes n/aYes$7,000travel expenses up to $650, weekly food/living stipend, support for conference attendance50442024-12-27
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115https://pweb.cfa.harvard.edu/opportunities/graduate-undergraduate-programs/heassp-solar-physics-reu-program2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-15In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo8Solar Physics at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsoniansolar physics, astrophysics, instrumentation engineeringThis program focuses on the astrophysics of the Sun and the development of Sun-observing instrumentation. It offers an array of projects covering observational data analysis, physical modeling, and lab-based instrumentation engineering. Students will also engage in a number of professional development activities to prepare them for graduate school as well as tutorials to help hone particular research skills such as coding and data acquisition.Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & SmithsonianYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes We encourage all students who are interested in astronomy, physics, or engineering to apply. We have a long history of supporting students from small schools, women, veterans, and underrepresented minorities in STEM.YesYesYes$8,000We will cover travel and registration for one conference per student after the conclusion of program (typically AGU or AAS)1152024-01-07
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5055https://artsandsciences.syracuse.edu/chemistry/research/reu/ 2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-15In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo11
(depending on funding)		Chemistry at Syracuse UniversityChemistry (all areas)Our NSF REU program provides students a chemistry research experience focused in the subdiscipline of the student's choice, combining structured learning with maximum hands-on time in the laboratory. Planned events for the students include a career exploration program, an ethics seminar, training on a variety of scientific instruments, as well as team building and social events. Throughout the summer, faculty members will present various chemistry REU-related research topics at weekly lunch meetings, with student research presentations in the last week.Syracuse UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Veterans (not required)Yes$7,000$1000 food stipend, travel expenses, conference attendance (up to $500)50552025-01-01
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133www.smu.edu/reu 2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-15In-person experience - 100%8 weeksYes8-9 studentsData Science for Social Good in Dallas and Beyonddata science, social science, place-based economics, environmental issuesThis program will engage students in exploration of economic, environmental, and infrastructure challenges in Dallas, Texas, using publicly available data sources. The eight-week program will begin with a three-week period of lectures in social science theory and research methods, including place-based economics, data collection methodologies and sources, and data ethics. Simultaneous technical workshops will equip students with skills in coding, data wrangling, and use of mapping software. Each participant will then join a research team focused on measuring variability or mitigating disparities across urban neighborhoods. The objectives of the REU site are to provide students with expertise in data science methods and tools for studying problems affecting small geographies; to increase interest in data science and the likelihood that participating students will pursue graduate studies in a related field, especially for students underrepresented in these fields; to engage students in research that requires interdisciplinary skills and knowledge; and to increase collaboration across disciplinary boundaries for both faculty and students, and between university researchers and community partners.Southern Methodist UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Major in math, statistics, computer science or related field and an interest in social science OR major in social science field and an interest in data science.YesYes$4,8001332025-01-02
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5103www.earthscope.org/geolaunchpad2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-15Mixed Mode - with some weeks online/virtual, and some in-person10 weeks,
11 weeks		No6Geo-LaunchpadCommunity college students only; pre-research experience program; geosciences The Geo-Launchpad Program (GLP) is an internship program designed exclusively for U.S.-based community college students. Often described as a "pre-REU", GLP aims to provide opportunities for students to gain research-ready skills prior to transferring to a university. The program kicks off with an in-person orientation week, and then 9-10 weeks of structured mentoring, research-support project work, and professional development. Students do not need prior research experience to be eligible! Only an interest in geoscience and plans to transfer to a university. EarthScope ConsortiumYesYesYesYesYesYesYes All identities welcome.Yes$7,920Conference attendance may be included dependent on funding.51032025-01-07
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5111https://lasers.colostate.edu/research-experience-for-undergraduate-students/2025-05-272025-06-022025-02-15In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10Ultraintense Lasers and High Field PhotonicsHigh Power Lasers; nanophotonics; laser/matter interactions; optical materials; Transient absorption; Molecular photophysics; Ultrafast X-Ray; quantum materialsThe Extreme Ultraviolet Engineering Research Center (EUV ERC), founded by NSF in 2003, has supported research experiences for undergraduates (REU) for a diverse group of 250+ students from more than 40 US institutions. The Center conducts research and trains engineers and scientists in the area of lasers and photonics, focusing in particular on the generation and application of EUV light. This laser-generated shorter wavelength light is opening new revolutionary opportunities in science in areas including nanotechnology, materials, chemistry and biology. The EUV ERC REU program will provide students with a unique opportunity designed to understand EUV science and technology and to become involved in EUV-related research projects that are technically and scientifically challenging and highly interdisciplinary.Colorado State University/ University of California, BerkeleyYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Historically underrepresented minorities encouraged to applyYes$7,000n/a51112025-01-09
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5122https://thermalmanagementreu.wustl.edu/2025-05-272025-06-022025-02-15In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo12Thermal Energy Management on Multiple Scalesheat transfer, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, energyThe ability to control temperature and the transfer of thermal energy (thermal management) are critical to addressing clean and renewable energy production; inexpensive, efficient and reliable transportation; and ever-increasing data storage and processing demands. This REU site will advance the understanding of fundamental heat and mass transfer while translating discoveries to applied technologies for thermal management at the nano-/microscale, component and system scales. Students will research topics in heat and power, ranging from novel battery technologies to enhanced cooling of micro-electronics and power electronics to radiation in carbon capture processes. Students will get exposure to a range of engineering challenges, research methodologies and careers that address the ever-expanding need for thermal-fluids engineers. The interdisciplinary program focuses on thermal management topics from mechanical and chemical engineering perspectives. Students from mathematics, the physical sciences and engineering are welcome to apply. No prior research experience is required.Washington University in St. LouisYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes women, underrepresented minorities, and students from universities with limited research opportunities are encouraged to applyYesYesYes$7,200Funding for conference attendance, weekly social events, housing, metro passes, travel to/from the program51222025-01-14
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5143earthscope.org/internships2025-05-192025-06-022025-02-15In-person experience - 100%10 weeks, 11 weeksNo~10Research Experiences in Solid Earth Science for StudentsGeophysics, Seismology, GeodesyRESESS is a research-based internship, offering geophysics research experience, professional development, and graduate school preparation.
• Real-world Experience: Participate in meaningful projects building on your skills and contributing to your career goals.
• Mentorship: Gain personalized guidance from geoscience faculty mentors.
• Skill Development: Build professional competencies in research, communication, and geoscience.
• Career Advancement: Alumni frequently transition to top graduate programs and STEM careers.
RESESS interns are paired with a faculty mentor and placed at a US-based institution for 10 weeks of hands-on geoscience research experience. Interns kick off the summer with an orientation hosted at the University of New Mexico where we cover geoscience fundamentals, work with geophysical instrumentation, and get to know one another in a fun and relaxed setting.
How to Apply:
Visit earthscope.org/internships to explore the program website for detailed descriptions of the RESESS program, instructions on how to apply, and access to the application portal.
For more information or questions, email us at internships@earthscope.org		Varies, based on intern/mentor pairingYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes RESESS encourages applications from students who are members of historically underrepresented groups in the Earth sciences, including but not limited to national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, veteran status, educational background, race/ethnicity, disability, and family structure. We solicit diverse applications with the aim of cultivating diversity in ideas and perspectives.Yes$7,200$8,000, Conference attendance may be included dependent on funding51432025-01-16
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5025https://www.disl.edu/university-programs/nsf-reu/2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-14In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo8Marine and Estuarine Disturbance Ecology in the Northern Gulf of MexicoMarine sciences; physical, chemical, biological, geological oceanography; coastal ecology (plant, invertebrate, fish, mammal), toxicology, microbiologyThe DISL REU Program provides research experiences in the marine sciences for underserved undergraduate students (2-year or 4-year institutions). The intellectual theme of the DISL REU program is understanding how marine and estuarine ecosystems and living resources of the Gulf of Mexico respond to disturbance. We provide semi-independent research experiences across disciplines in coastal ecology (plant, invertebrate, fish, mammal), toxicology, microbiology and biological, chemical, physical and geological oceanography. The integration of field and lab-based studies, proximity to a range of ecosystems, and dedicated faculty mentors, provide a unique and well-rounded experience. Students will participate in workshops, field trips, group discussions, and a formal poster symposium to develop critical professional skills. Publication of a peer-reviewed paper and presentations at scientific meetings are possible following the internship.Dauphin Island Sea LabYesYesLab and/or field work is typical, ability to swim is NOT requiredYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Underserved: Little prior research experience or limited access to research opportunities for any reasonYesYesYesYesWe strive to make necessary and feasible accommodations$6,000We provide a food stipend, travel expenses, publication costs, and some meeting travel50252024-12-23
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5083https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/ceoe/community/summer-opportunities/marine-sciences-summer-program/ 2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-14In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10Marine Science at the University of Delawareocean science, marine biology, chemical oceanography, biological oceanography, geological oceanography, coastal, biogeochemistryUnder the guidance of a faculty mentor, interns work in a research-intensive atmosphere on a topic in chemical, physical, or biological oceanography or marine biology/geology/ biogeochemistry. The program includes weekly research seminars, professional development presentations, and field trips to nearby coastal marine systems. Interns will also present written and oral reports at the close of the programUniversity of DelawareYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Students from community colleges, institutions with limited research opportunities and from underrepresented groups in ocean science as defined by the NSF are especially encouraged to apply.YesYes$7,200Travel expenses50832025-01-03
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5079https://tinyurl.com/BACE605 2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-09In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo8Black Hills Applied Ceramic EngineeringGeology, Paleontology, Ceramic Engineering, Materials Engineering The Black Hills Applied Ceramic Engineering (BACE) program offers a 10-week immersive summer research experience for 8-10 students located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The research topics range from geology to ceramics to materials engineering.
Ceramics are used in many industries and various applications that range from thermal insulators for spacecraft to more practical applications like bricks for building foundations. The Black Hills Applied Ceramic Engineering (BACE) REU Site will focus on ceramics from a holistic perspective, to encompass the archeological, cultural, and technical understanding and utility of ceramic materials.
The BACE developmental components include a trip to Badlands National Park and the Red Cloud Heritage Center located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The summer will culminate in students leverage their new technical communications by presenting a research poster at the South Dakota Research Symposium.		South Dakota MinesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Community College applicants, Rural, First GenerationYes$8,000Travel expenses, conference attendance50792025-01-02
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5118https://smartcities.sites.unlv.edu/2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-09In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10-12Smart Cities: Advancing Mobilitysmart cities, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), connected automated vehicles (CAV), vehicle-to-everything communication (V2X)Smart Cities are no longer a futuristic dream of science fiction writers but they are emerging as a reality in research labs, industry, and, increasingly, in everyday life. This REU Site project aims to educate and inspire undergraduate researchers to address the challenges of building intelligent, safe, and secure Smart Cities with a focus on mobility. The project will have broad impacts on both the participants and society by advancing research in this area and by expanding and strengthening the STEM pipeline by recruiting students from a diverse range of backgrounds. This project’s main goals are two-fold: to accelerate advances in Smart Cities and to point students toward research problems that are not only interesting but also critical to society as guided by their faculty mentors at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. These overarching goals are also synergistic with the Nevada-South Smart Community Vision with its stated goals of increasing public sector efficiency, facilitating economic growth, and improving citizen quality of life through mobility/transportation, livable communities, energy efficiency, and public safety. Through the project’s research and co-curricular activities, we aim not only to train undergraduate researchers in specific skills but also to broaden their world view and inspire them to engage in research that will solve the most challenging and critical problems facing us as a discipline and as a global community.University of Nevada, Las VegasYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes groups underrepresented in Engineering YesYesYes$7,000Additional support includes: travel reimbursement, campus meal plan, support for conference presentation51182025-01-13
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219https://www.utrgv.edu/stssi/education/reu/index.htm 2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-03In-person experience - 100%10 weeksYes12Physics at UTRGVPhysics, Arts and ScienceThe research projects in this REU and RET site will focus on research in frontier areas of phenomenological, experimental and applied physics at state-of-the-art facilities. The topics offered cover data analysis and gravitational wave detection projects, laser and optics projects from the area of gravitational wave detector instrumentation, radio, optical and X-ray astronomy projects, sustainable energy generation projects and nanoscience and advanced materials science projects. The program will have a close mentoring and guidance system from the faculty in place during the entire duration, fostering interaction and active participation by students and teachers through seminars, lunch meetings, colloquia and presentations. The program includes 2 Fine Arts major students in the cohort, changing the dynamic from a pure STEM program into a program that includes creativity.University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Yes$6,000Travel expenses up to $800 reimburable for non-local participants2192025-01-02
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5096https://www.soest.hawaii.edu/EarthScience-reu/2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-03In-person experience - 100%9 weeksNo10Earth Science on Volcanic IslandsVolcanology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Petrology, Geobiology, Hydrology, Climate, Atmospheric Science, Oceanography, Geophysics, HawaiiThe ESVI REU Program at UHM offers 10 motivated undergraduates the opportunity to engage in independent research with scientist mentors at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Participants in this 9-week program receive a stipend of $6,300 plus travel and room/board**. Students also participate in field trips to sites of active volcanism and a short marine expedition on a research vessel.University of Hawaii at ManoaYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Minorities, students with disabilities, and students from institutions with limited undergraduate research opportunities are particularly encouraged to apply.Yes$6,300Some, dependent on budget status.50962025-01-06
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5113https://deeps.brown.edu/leadership-alliance-reu2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-03In-person experience - 100%9 weeksNo7Dynamic Earth in the 21st CenturyEarth science, climate science, geophysics, geochemistry, environmental science, planetary scienceThe program is a collaboration between the Dept. of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences (DEEPS) and the Leadership Alliance at Brown University. Research opportunities address key questions about the history and future of Earth’s climate; human interactions with atmospheric chemistry; processes that control earthquakes and volcanic eruptions; how volcanoes on Earth differ from those on other planets; the properties of the Earth’s tectonic plates; how Earth’s internal strength interacts with melting ice sheets and sea-level. These research projects have implications for societally-relevant topics such as future climate change, sea-level rise, air and water quality, and earthquake and volcano hazards. The program provides hands-on research experience, with mentoring from Brown faculty in a supportive learning environment; professional development and graduate school/career guidance. Students will have opportunity to present their research at the Leadership Alliance National Symposium and the Summer Research Symposium at Brown, and the possibility of presenting at a national science meeting such as the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. We emphasize a friendly and welcoming community, with lots of opportunities for discussion with other students and faculty.Brown UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Students from groups historically underrepresented in the sciences are particularly encouraged to apply, including Black, Latinx/Hispanic, American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students; women; first-generation college students; students with disabilities; and students who have faced financial barriers. Our program welcomes students of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and students from diverse life experiences and academic paths, including veterans. We encourage applications from undergraduates with majors across STEM fields, including geoscience/Earth science, environmental science, physics, chemistry, engineering, math, applied math, biology, and computer science.YesYesYesYes$5,400Travel to and from Brown University is provided. Support is available for students to present their research at national science meetings such as the American Geophysical Union Meeting, the Lunar and Planetary Sciences Conference, the National Society of Black Physicists meeting, the SACNAS meeting, and more. Support is provided for graduate student application fees at schools in the Leadership Alliance consortium.51132025-01-10
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5148https://deeps.brown.edu/leadership-alliance-reu2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-03In-person experience - 100%9 weeksNo7Dynamic Earth in the 21st CenturyEarth science, climate science, geophysics, geochemistry, environmental science, planetary scienceThe program is a collaboration between the Dept. of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences (DEEPS) and the Leadership Alliance at Brown University. Research opportunities address key questions about the history and future of Earth’s climate; human interactions with atmospheric chemistry; processes that control earthquakes and volcanic eruptions; how volcanoes on Earth differ from those on other planets; the properties of the Earth’s tectonic plates; how Earth’s internal strength interacts with melting ice sheets and sea-level. These research projects have implications for societally-relevant topics such as future climate change, sea-level rise, air and water quality, and earthquake and volcano hazards. The program provides hands-on research experience, with mentoring from Brown faculty in a supportive learning environment; professional development and graduate school/career guidance. Students will have opportunity to present their research at the Leadership Alliance National Symposium and the Summer Research Symposium at Brown, and the possibility of presenting at a national science meeting such as the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. We emphasize a friendly and welcoming community, with lots of opportunities for discussion with other students and faculty.Brown UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Students from groups historically underrepresented in the sciences are particularly encouraged to apply, including Black, Latinx/Hispanic, American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students; women; first-generation college students; students with disabilities; and students who have faced financial barriers. Our program welcomes students of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and students from diverse life experiences and academic paths, including veterans. We encourage applications from undergraduates with majors across STEM fields, including geoscience/Earth science, environmental science, physics, chemistry, engineering, math, applied math, biology, and computer science.YesYesYesYes$5,400Support is available for students to present their research at national science meetings such as the American Geophysical Union Meeting, the Lunar and Planetary Sciences Conference, the National Society of Black Physicists meeting, the SACNAS meeting, and more. Support is provided for graduate student application fees at schools in the Leadership Alliance consortium.51481/10/2025
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79https://scripps.ufl.edu/education/surf/2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-02In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10-12Wertheim UF Scripps Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows ProgramImmunology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Computational Biology, Drug Discovery, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Medicine, Structural biologyParticipate in cutting-edge research, work with outstanding scientist-mentors, and develop professional laboratory skills during a 10-week National Science Foundation-funded summer undergraduate internship at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology. Participants conduct hands-on research in laboratories working at the frontier of human knowledge. They also learn valuable academic and professional skills in the classroom, so they emerge prepared to pursue outstanding graduate research opportunities. During the program, students are paired with a faculty mentor who helps them develop a summer project that matches their skills and interests. The program culminates with a poster symposium where all participants present their summer work to the UF Scripps community. The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & TechnologyYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes First generation students, and from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the sciences. YesWe will make accommodations as needed$7,000Stipend paid in 3 installments. Additionally, participants attend research seminars about recent discoveries and professional development workshops where they receive mentoring on science writing and crafting better presentations. It’s all designed to set them up for success as they pursue their career goals.792024-01-03
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5061https://physics-engineering-biology.yale.edu/summer-research-in-physical-engineering-biology 2025-05-262025-06-022025-02-01In-person experience - 100%9 weeks,
10 weeks		No10Physical and Engineering BiologyBiophysics, bioengineering, computational biologyOur Physical & Engineering Biology Summer Undergraduate Research Program enables undergraduates interested in pursuing a career in the sciences to conduct interdisciplinary research at Yale for a 10-week period during the summer. Our program focuses on research at the intersection of biology, physics, and engineering and serves as a glimpse of what graduate school at a large research institutions is like. This summer research experience features a series of workshops, which combine group exercises with short periods of lecturing and discussions, to complement the research experience participants obtain in individual laboratories. The workshops help students develop strong communication skills, briefly explore scientific ethics, and help participants learn about the graduate application process and the difference between a PhD and an MD/PhD. Participants are provided with the opportunity to present their research to the Yale community, both as an oral and as a poster presentation.Yale UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes We encourage rising sophomores, students without prior research experience, and students from non R1 universities to apply. Yes$7,000Food stipend: $1000, travel reimbursement up to $600, attendance at the Leadership Alliance National Symposium50612025-01-02
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5089NAU Website: https://in.nau.edu/astro-reu/ NSF Application Link: https://etap.nsf.gov/award/7541/opportunity/101862025-06-022025-06-022025-02-01In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo8-12NAU Astronomy and Planetary Sciencetelescope observational astronomy planetary geology astrobiology astroinformatics data science comet asteroid solar system remote sensing earth terrestrial stellar star formation galaxies mars instrumentation simulation laboratory experiment field workNorthern Arizona University (NAU) in Flagstaff, Arizona, has been a Research Experiences for Undergraduates site sponsored by the National Science Foundation since 1991. Undergraduates (typically, upper level) are paid a stipend to work on a research project during the summer months. Our REU pays well and is a great opportunity to get an idea of what doing research is like, gain knowledge, enhance your skill sets, research outside of your home institution, meet other like-minded students who are interested in astronomy, planetary science and explore Flagstaff and Arizona. Applications are highly competitive. The research projects available vary from year to year, and have included planetary science, astrogeology, stellar astrophysics, instrumentation work, and extragalactic research. Our program is in person and runs from early June through early August. Students will be enrolled at Northern Arizona University into AST 485 - Undergraduate Research, for the summer, and receive one credit. Tuition and fees will be covered by the program. The total stipend is $7000, and each student will be eligible to receive up to $1000 in travel expense reimbursement. Housing (Apartment-style on campus living communities) is included with the program. $1,200 for post-REU conference travel is also available to every participating student.Northern Arizona UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesWe particularly encourage people from groups that are underrepresented in Physics and Astronomy (e.g., Women, genderqueer, BIPOC, those with disabilities, etc.) and students from universities with limited research programs are strongly encouraged to apply.YesYesYes$7,000Up to $1000 Travel expenses, $1200 conference attendance, support for publication fees.50892025-01-06
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5157https://www.brandeis.edu/mrsec/education/undergraduates/reu.html2025-06-022025-06-022025-02-01In-person experience - 100%10 weeksYes6-8Brandeis MRSEC Programbioinspired materials scienceThe Brandeis University MRSEC is currently seeking undergraduate students to apply for a 10-week, paid summer research program: the Brandeis University MRSEC Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program.
Brandeis REU Details
-10-week program where participants will work on a specific research project under the guidance of faculty and mentor advisement
-Paid ($6000 stipend) + travel and housing
-Weekly professional development, education, and social activities
-The summer culminates in a poster session where students will present their results
Note: to be eligible for the REU program, you must be a US citizen or permanent resident and must be an undergraduate who will continue to be enrolled in an undergraduate program in Fall 2025. 		Brandeis UniversityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Students from community colleges are strongly encouraged to applyYes$6,000Additional support is provided on a case by case basis51571/30/2025
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167https://epl.carnegiescience.edu/epiic-reu2025-06-022025-06-022025-01-31In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo10Earth and Planetary Science Interdisciplinary Internship at Carnegie Science (EPIIC)Astronomy, astrobiology, biogeochemistry, cosmochemistry, data science, experimental geochemistry/petrology, geophysics, isotope geochemistry, high-pressure mineral physics, mineralogy, organic geochemistry, and petrologyThe Earth and Planetary Science Interdisciplinary Internships (EPIIC) program at the Carnegie Science Earth and Planets Laboratory (EPL) offers a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in the fields of Earth, planetary, and astronomical sciences. We are particularly interested in applications from students attending institutions with limited local research opportunities (e.g., community and liberal arts colleges) and/or those who have not conducted research before.

During the 10-week program (June 3, 2024 - August 9, 2024), interns will work under the supervision of experienced researchers in the fields of astronomy, astrobiology, biogeochemistry, cosmochemistry, data science, experimental geochemistry/petrology, geophysics, isotope geochemistry, high-pressure mineral physics, mineralogy, organic geochemistry, and petrology.

Interns will work with their Carnegie mentor on an assigned research project with the ultimate goal of developing an original research finding that is suitable for presentation at a national scientific meeting during the following academic year. Interns are full members of their mentors’ research groups, participate in regular group meetings, and attend weekly seminars and social events at the EPL aimed at establishing a collegial cohort. EPIIC’s intensity and training will prepare its participants for graduate student life.		Carnegie ScienceYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes Yes$6,000Relocation expenses up to $300; Interns will be provided with necessary computing resources (e.g., a laptop, project-specific software), funds are available to attend and present work at professional meetings following the conclusion of the internship, in consultation with research mentor(s)1672024-01-12
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120https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/opportunities/graduate-undergraduate-programs/reu-summer-intern-program2025-06-022025-06-022025-01-31In-person experience - 100%10 weeksNo11SAO Astronomy Summer REU ProgramAstrophysics, AstronomyPrepare undergrad students for a career in astrophysics research, with a research project, professional development training, etc. Emphasis on scientific writing skills. Particularly seeking to recruit underrepresented groups.Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (at Harvard)YesYesGovernment background check requiredYesYesYesYesYesYes We accept students from all identities and backgrounds, but especially welcome applicants who are Black, Latino/a, and/or 1st-gen college students YesYesWe are happy to discuss specific accessibility concerns$8,000Travel to January AAS meeting to present summer work.1202024-01-07
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5112https://www.calacademy.org/summer-systematics-institute2025-06-022025-06-022025-01-31Mixed Mode - with some weeks online/virtual, and some in-person10 weeksNo10Summer Systematics Institutesystematics, biodiversity science, museum, natural historySince 1995, the California Academy of Sciences' Summer Systematics Institute (SSI) has addressed critical topics including; worldwide threats to biodiversity, the origins and diversification of life, phylogenetic systematics, and evolutionary biology. SSI is a ten-week paid (nine weeks in person) research internship at our state-of-the-art research facility and museum in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. This world-renowned venue offers undergraduates important insights into the contributions that museum-based research can make to issues facing society today by providing them the opportunity to do museum-based research for the summer.California Academy of SciencesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesWe welcome continuing undergraduate applicants from all backgroundsYesYesYesYes$6,500No51122025-01-09