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The most updated (July 2026) version public view only spreadsheet is found here
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2026 Summer Research ProgramsWebsiteInstitution
Primary Areas
Seconday AreasCitizenship Req.EligibilityFUNDED
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2026 SURF C-CAS ProgramSURF Program | Outreach | NSF Center for Computer Assisted Synthesis | University of Notre DameUniversity of Notre-DameComputer and Data ScienceAI/ML; Data Science; Computer Science; Computational Chemistry; Organic ChemistryU.S. citizen, permanent resident, or must be studying at a US-based institutionAll undergraduatesYES
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Amgen Scholars ProgramAmgen Scholars Program: Graduate School - UT Southwestern, Dallas, TexasUT SouthwesternBiomedical & Health SciencesCancer Biology; Cell Biology; Molecular Biology; Genetics; Immunology; Neuroscience; Biomedical ResearchU.S. citizen or permanent residentAt the time of applying, be either a freshman, sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior.YES
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Astronaut Health and Performance System DevelopmentEngagement Opening: Astronaut Health and Performance System DevelopmentNASA STEM GatewayEngineeringAerospace Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; Computer Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Mechanical EngineeringU.S. citizenAll undergraduatesNO
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Auburn University REU Program in Algebra and Discrete MathematicsREU in Algebra and Discrete MathematicsAuburn UniversityMathematics & StatisticsAlgebra; Discrete MathematicsU.S. citizen, or permanent residentundergraduatesYES
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Baylor College of Medicine SMART ProgramSMART Program | BCMBaylor UniversityBiomedical & Health SciencesBiomedical Research; Translational Research; Bioengineering; Computational Biology; Genetics; Genomics; Neuroscience; Physiology; BioinformaticsAll can applyAll undergraduatesYES
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BRAINS (Brain, Rejuvenation, Aging, Inflammation, Neurodegeneration, and Stroke) Summer Research ProgramBRAINS Summer Research Program | McGovern Medical SchoolHouston Forensic Science CenterBiomedical & Health SciencesBiology; Genetics; Toxicology; Forensic Science; DNA AnalysisU.S. citizen or permanent residentAll undergraduates & graduateNO
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Bridge Undergraduate Science Program (BUGS)Bridge Undergraduate Science Program (BUGS)https://dornsife.usc.edu/bridge-institute/bugs-program/https://dornsife.usc.edu/bridge-institute/bugs-program/USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and SciencesInterdisciplinary STEMBiochemistry; Biology; Biomedical Engineering; Chemistry; Computational Science; Cancer Research; NeuroscienceNon-graduating undergraduates as of Spring 2026YES
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Center for OLDest Ice EXploration (COLDEX) REUCOLDEX Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program — NSF Center for Oldest Ice ExplorationNSF Center for Oldest Ice Exploration, Oregon State UniversityEarth & Environmental ScienceClimate Science; Paleoclimate; Glaciology; Geochemistry; Geophysics; Polar Science; GeologyU.S. citizen or permanent residentAt least two semesters of undergraduate education by the time of the summer experience.YES
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Cislune (Los Angeles) — Remote Summer Internship (Delaware Space Grant)Engagement Opening: Cislune (Los Angeles) — Remote Summer Internship (Delaware Space Grant)NASA STEM GatewayEngineeringMechanical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Robotics; Materials Science; Environmental Engineering; PhysicsU.S. citizenAll interns must be US Citizens currently enrolled at University of Delaware, Delaware State University, Wilmington University, Delaware Technical Community College, Villanova University, or Swarthmore College.YES
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Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI)CAHSI REU ProgramUniversity of HoustonComputer and Data ScienceAI/ML; Machine Learning; Computer Vision; Data Visualization; Big DataU.S. citizen or permanent residentUndergraduate student who has completed coursework beyond Data StructuresYES
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FORCE High Pressure Summer SchoolHigh Pressure Summer School - FORCE: Facility for Open Research in a Compressed EnvironmentArizona State UniversityPhysics & AstronomyCondensed Matter Physics; Crystallography; Mineral Science; Thermodynamics; Earth SystemsU.S. citizen or permanent residentFreshmen, sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors as of Spring 2026YES
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Frontiers in Science (FIS) ProgramFrontiers in ScienceUniversity of Houston, Rice University, Northeastern University, and University of Wisconsin at MadisonInterdisciplinary STEMPhysics; Mathematics; Computer Science; Chemistry; Biology; EngineeringU.S. citizen or permanent residentUndegraudute students must currently be enrolled at one of the following instritutions:

Bunker Hill Community College
Houston Community College
Lone Star Community College
Prairie View A&M University
Texas Southern University
Roxbury Community College
Sam Houston State University
University of Houston (UH)
UH-Clear Lake
UH-Downtown
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INL Undergraduate Research Assistant Internship - Science and Technologyhttps://inl.taleo.net/careersection/inl_intern/jobdetail.ftl?job=23305Idaho National LaboratoryEngineeringNuclear Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Robotics; Cybersecurity; Data Science; AI/ML; Environmental EngineeringAll can apply except any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visasUndergraduate studentsYES
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JSC Office of Communications Intern within External RelationsEngagement Opening: JSC Office of Communications Intern within External RelationsNASA STEM Gateway"Arts, Communication & Education"Communications; Journalism; Media; Public Relations; PublishingU.S. citizenAll undergraduatesNO
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Maternal Child Health Careers/Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement - Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP)Maternal Child Health Careers/Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement - Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP) | Kennedy Krieger InstituteKennedy Krieger InstituteBiomedical & Health SciencesPublic Health; Maternal Health; Child Health; Mental Health; Health Policy; Health DisparitiesU.S. citizen, U.S. National, or permanent residentJuniors, seniors, post-baccYES
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Math REU Programshttps://sites.google.com/view/mathreuMathematics & StatisticsMathematics; Pure Mathematics
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MBARI’s Summer Internship Programhttps://www.mbari.org/about/careers/internships/Monterey Bay Aquarium Research InstituteEngineeringMarine Robotics; Oceanography; Sensors; Data Analysis; Molecular BiologyAll can applyUndergraduate or GraduateYES
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NASA Data Visualization and MiningEngagement Opening: Data Visualization and MiningNASA STEM GatewayComputer and Data ScienceData Visualization; Data Mining; Computer Science; ProgrammingU.S. citizenAll undergraduatesNO
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NASA SMA Systems Engineer (Summer 2026)Engagement Opening: SMA Systems Engineer (Summer 2026)NASA STEM GatewayEngineeringSystems Engineering; Information Technology; Software SystemsU.S. citizenAll undergraduatesNO
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NIH Summer Internship ProgramSummer Internship Program (SIP) | Office of Intramural Training & Education at the National Institutes of HealthNational Institute of HealthBiomedical & Health SciencesEpidemiology; Psychology; Pharmaceutical Sciences; Nursing; BioinformaticsU.S. citizen, or permanent residentUndergraduates, graduates, professionalsYES
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NIIMBL eXperienceNIIMBL eXperience - NIIMBLNational Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalBiomedical & Health SciencesBiopharmaceutical Manufacturing; Biotechnology; EngineeringU.S. citizenFreshman, SophomoreYES
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NSF ETAP Programshttps://etap.nsf.gov/searchMultiple InstitutionsInterdisciplinary STEMChemistry; Engineering; Geoscience; Computer Science; Physics; Astronomy; PsychologyVariesUndergraduate studentsVaries
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NSF REU Site: Michigan Summer Program in Cognition and Early Developmenthttps://sites.lsa.umich.edu/mspiced/University of MichiganPsychology/Social SciencesPsychology; Cognition; Child DevelopmentU.S. citizenAll undergraduatesYES
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Partnership for Research and Education in Materialshttps://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/engineering/academics/departments/materials-science/students/ug-research-scholarshipsUT Arlington Nationas Science FoundationEngineeringMaterials Science; Chemistry; Physics; Applied ScienceU.S. citizen, or permanent residentjunior and seniorsYES
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Program for Advancing Career ExplorationProgram for Advancing Career Exploration - Fred HutchFred Hutch Cancer CenterBiomedical & Health SciencesClinical Research; Genetics; Neuroscience; Public Health; Bioinformatics; Health InformaticsU.S. citizenUndergraduate studentsYES
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Quantum@UWREU Program: Quantum@UWUniversity of Washington,
National Science Foundation
Physics & AstronomyQuantum Computing; Quantum Information; Cryptography; Quantum HardwareU.S. Citizens,
U.S. Nationals,
Permanent Residents
Undergraduate studentsYes
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Research Experience for Undergraduate - Division of Physical SciencesResearch Experience for Undergraduates - Division of Physical Sciences | AMNHAmerican Museum of National HistoryPhysics & AstronomyAstrophysics; Planetary Science; Earth ScienceU.S. citizen, U.S. National, or permanent residentundergraduatesYES
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REU in Geometry and Knot TheoryREU at CSUSBCalifornia State University, San BernardinoMathematics & StatisticsGeometry; Knot Theory; Pure MathematicsU.S. citizen, U.S. National, or permanent residentFreshmen, sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors as of Spring 2026?
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REU Site: Biology of animal movement and performanceREU Program in EEOB at Brown — Fuxjager LabBrown UniversityBiology & Life SciencesEcology; Evolution; Animal Behavior; Physiology; NeurobiologyU.S. citizen, U.S. National, or permanent residentSophomores, juniors, seniorsYES
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REU Site: Black Hills Applied Ceramic Engineeringhttps://etap.nsf.gov/award/7328/opportunity/11456South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyEngineeringCeramic Engineering; Materials Science; Metallurgy; Geological EngineeringU.S. citizenAll undergraduatesYES
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REU site: Blockchain Technology for a Secure Data and Communication FutureBREU_WebpageBoise State UniversityComputer and Data ScienceBlockchain; Cybersecurity; Information TechnologyU.S. citizen, or permanent residentSTEM undergradYES
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REU Site: Embracing Blockchain for a Secure and Trustworthy Tomorrow (Summer 26)https://sites.google.com/boisestate.edu/breuBoise State UniversityComputer and Data ScienceBlockchain; Cybersecurity; AI/ML; Computer ScienceU.S. citizen or permanent residentAll undergraduatesYES
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REU Site: Environmental Focus in Food, Energy and Water Securityhttps://www.chemistry.msstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/reuMississippi State UniversityEarth & Environmental ScienceSustainability; Water Resources; Energy; Environmental ChemistryU.S. citizen or permanent residentSophomores, juniors, non-graduating seniors as of Spring 2026YES
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Sallinger Summer Fellowship: Bird and Wildlife ConservationConservation Fellowship | Bird Conservation ORBird Conservation OregonEarth & Environmental ScienceConservation; Wildlife Biology; Ecology; Biodiversity; SustainabilityAll can applyAll undergraduatesYES
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Scientists in Parks (SIP) Programhttps://conservation-legacy.breezy.hr/Scientists in ParksEarth & Environmental ScienceEcology; Forestry; GIS; Hydrology; Natural Resources; GeologyU.S. Citizen or U.S. legal permanent residentUndergraduate studentsYES
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SeattleSTATS Growhttps://www.fredhutch.org/en/education-training/undergraduate-students/seattlestatgrows.htmlFred Hutch Cancer CenterMathematics & StatisticsStatistics; Biostatistics; Data Science; Analytics; BioinformaticsU.S. citizenUndergraduate studentsYES
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STC: Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) CenterResearch Experience for Undergraduates | STEPS | NC State UniversityThe Science and Technologies for Phosphorus SustainabilityEarth & Environmental ScienceEnvironmental Engineering; Sustainability; Chemistry; Plant Science; Materials ScienceU.S. citizen or permanent residentFreshmen, sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors as of Spring 2026YES
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STEGG-INTERACT Research and Mentoring for Post-Baccalaureates (RaMP) ProgramSTEGG-INTERACT Research and Mentoring for Post-Baccalaureates (RaMP) ProgramUniversity of HoustonBiology & Life SciencesEvolution; Genetics; BiologyU.S. citizen, U.S. National, or permanent residentMust have received a bachelor’s degree in biology or a similar field no earlier than May 2021 (with exceptions for family, medical, or military leave).YES
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Student Airborne Research Program (SARP)Engagement Opening: Student Airborne Research Program (SARP)NASA STEM GatewayEarth & Environmental ScienceAtmospheric Science; Geoscience; Environmental Science; Marine ScienceU.S. citizenJuniorsYES
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Summer Education Research Program SERPSummer Education Research Program (SERP) - School of EducationUniversity of Winsconsin-Madison"Arts, Communication & Education"Education; Health Education; ArtsU.S. citizen, U.S. National, or permanent residentFull-time undergraduate,YES
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Summer Research FellowshipSummer Research Fellowships : Undergraduate Program : Department of Biology : University of RochesterUniversity of RochesterBiomedical & Health SciencesBioscience; Biochemistry; Biomedical Researchsophomore, juniorsYES
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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)Summer Undergraduate Research FellowshipHungtinton Medical Research INSTITUTEBiomedical & Health SciencesBiology; Chemistry; Biomedical Scienceall undergraduates
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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)-Stem CellSummer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)-Stem Cell: Graduate School – UT Southwestern, Dallas, TXUT SouthwesternBiomedical & Health SciencesCancer Biology; Genetics; Immunology; Neuroscience; Stem Cell BiologyU.S. citizen or permanent residentSophomores, juniors, seniorsYES
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Summer Undergraduate Research Institute for the Study of Kidney Disease (SURISKD)Summer Undergraduate Research Institute for the Study of Kidney Disease (SURISKD): Graduate School - UT Southwestern, Dallas, TXUT SouthwesternBiomedical & Health SciencesKidney Disease; Biology; Biomedical ScienceU.S. citizen or permanent residentjunior and seniorsYES
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Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities (SURF)Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF): Graduate School - UT Southwestern, Dallas, TexasUT SouthwesternBiomedical & Health SciencesCancer Biology; Genetics; Immunology; Neuroscience; Cell BiologyU.S. citizens or possess an F1 visaSophomores, juniors, seniorsNO
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Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities (SURF)Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) - Biomedical Research Training - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & ScienceMayo clinic college of medicine and scienceBiomedical & Health SciencesBiochemistry; Immunology; Neuroscience; VirologyAll can applyjunior and seniorsYES
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Summer Undergraduate Research or Internship Experience in Acoustics (SURIEA)Summer Undergraduate Research or Internship Experience in AcousticsAcoustical Society of AmericaEngineeringAcoustics; Audio Engineering; Speech Science; Medical AcousticsU.S. citizenAt least two semesters of undergraduate education by the time of the summer experience.YES
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Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Integrative Physiologyhttps://surpint.uta.edu/apply/University of Texas at ArlingtonBiomedical & Health SciencesPhysiology; Cancer Biology; Immunology; Molecular BiologyAll can applyUndergraduate students
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Summer Undergraduate Research Training Program (SMART)SMART Program | BCMBaylor college of medicineBiomedical & Health SciencesMedicine; Biomedical ScienceAll can applyAll undergraduatesYES
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The AirForce Research Laboratory Scholars ProgramThe Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Scholars Program - AFRL ScholarsAFRLEngineeringEngineering ResearchU.S CitizensEnrolled in an institutionYES
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U.S. Army HBCU-MI SPARKStudent Program for Army Research and KnowledgeArmy HBCU-MI SPARK - HomeAssistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and TechnologyEngineeringCybersecurity; Information Science; Engineering; Physics; MathematicsBe a U.S. citizen (dual citizenship is not permitted).Full-time undergraduate ors recent graduate (December 2025 or later)YES
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University of Houston Cardiovascular Undergraduate Research Experience (UH-CURE) programApplication FormUniversity of Houston, American Heart AssociationBiomedical & Health SciencesCardiovascular Science; Anatomy; Physiology; Pharmacology; Pre-MedU.S. citizen or permanent residentRising sophomores, juniors, and seniorsYES
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University of Houston’s Houston Experience for Advancing Research and Training (UH-HEART) programUH-HEART | DDIUniversity of Houston, American Heart AssociationBiomedical & Health SciencesCardiovascular Science; Anatomy; Physiology; Pharmacology; Pre-MedU.S. citizen or permanent residentRising junior or seniorYES
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University of Washington Summer Research ProgramsSummer Programs at the UW – Office of Undergraduate ResearchUniversity of WashingtonInterdisciplinary STEMArts; Humanities; Social Sciences; Health; Engineering; MathematicsVariesUndergraduate studentsVaries
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USDA Agricultural Research Opportuniteshttps://orise.orau.gov/usda-ars/current-research-opportunities.htmlU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)Agriculture & Natural ResourcesAgriculture; Agricultural ResearchVariesUndergraduate, Graduate, Postdoctoral, Post-mastersYES
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UT Austin Summer Research Programshttps://undergraduates.utexas.edu/academics/undergraduate-research/research-programs-and-events/summer-research-scholars-programsUniversity of Texas AustinInterdisciplinary STEMVariesUndergraduate studentsVaries
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UT Health San Antonio Summer Research Programshttps://uthscsa.edu/biomedical-sciences/programs/summer#MaysCancerCenterSummerResearchMentorshipProgramUniversity of Texas Health San AntonioBiomedical & Health SciencesRenal Science, Cancer Research, Pharmacology, PhysiologyVariesUndergraduate StudentsVaries
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UT Southwestern-Postbaccalaureate to PhDPostbaccalaureate to Ph.D. (PB2PHD) Program: UT Southwestern, Dallas, TXUT SouthwesternBiomedical & Health SciencesBaccalaureate degree in a biomedically relevant scienceU.S. citizen or permanent residentBaccalaureate degree in a biomedically relevant science from an accredited college or university awarded no more than 36 months prior to applyingYES
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UTRGV Summer 2026 REUhttps://www.utrgv.edu/stssi/education/reu/index.htmUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville campusPhysics & AstronomyArts, Arts and Sciences, Science, Astronomy, Bioacoustics, GW Detector, Particle Swarm, Space Science Instrumentation, Wave Energy HarvestingU.S. citizen or permanent residentNon-graduating undergraduates as of Fall 2026YES
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UW Bothell Mathematics REU Programhttps://www.uwb.edu/stem/research/reu/mathematicsUniversity of WashingtonMathematics & StatisticsMathematics, Data Analysis, Medical Imaging and Optimization Numerical OptimizationU.S. Citizens or
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UW Molecular Engineering Materials Center REUSummer Research Experience for Undergrads (REU) - UW MEM·CUnversity of WashingtonPhysics & AstronomyMaterial Research, Two-Dimensional Quantum Materials, Next-Gen Quantum Sensing, Information, Spin-Photonic, Energy TechnologiesU.S. Citizens,
U.S. Nationals,
Permanent Residents
Undergraduate studentsYes
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