National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates

Information for faculty on the NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, including how to apply for REU Sites and Supplements, and contact information.

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DeadlineFull proposal accepted anytime

Award amountCompetitive stipends

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Core details, official source pages, and recent changes for this award.

Deadline

Full proposal accepted anytime

Award amount

Competitive stipends

Academic level

Undergraduate; Graduate

Discipline

STEM

Citizenship

U.S. citizens; Permanent residents

Eligibility

U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or U.S. nationals; Undergraduates pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree; Individual REU opportunities may have additional criteria; Undergraduate students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its territories are eligible for REU; Undergraduate or graduate students who are citizens, nationals or permanent residents of the United States are eligible for IRES; Current students in high schools, colleges, trade schools and other qualifying educational institutions are eligible for Pathways

Official source pages

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NSF REU: Information for Faculty

Information for faculty on the NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, including how to apply for REU Sites and Supplements, and contact information.

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Updates on NSF Priorities

Guidance on U.S. National Science Foundation priorities, including funding, research, and award policies. Features FAQs and contact information.

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Who to Contact About Your NSF Award

Outlines who to contact with administrative questions about your award from the U.S. National Science Foundation. Provides contact information for various award-related inquiries.

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Using Sci ENcv

Frequently asked questions about using SciENcv for biographical sketch and current and pending (other) support documents, including access, creation, delegation, and versioning.

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Information for Undergraduates

NSF offers paid opportunities for undergraduates to expand skills in science and engineering through programs like REU, IRES, and the Pathways Internship Program.

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Opportunities for Early-Career Researchers

NSF funding opportunities for early-career researchers, including specific programs like CAREER, BRC-BIO, CRII, EAGER, ECR:BCSER, ERI, EPSCoR, and LEAPS-MPS.

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NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates

The NSF REU program supports intensive research by undergraduate students in any area of research funded by NSF. Faculty can apply for funding to support students.

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NSF REU: Information for Students

Information for undergraduate students on the NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, including what it offers, eligibility, and how to apply.

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