Award Directory/National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates/Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) NSF 18-082
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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.

DeadlineFull proposal accepted anytime
Award amountCompetitive stipends
Last checkedJun 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) NSF 18-082

Answers questions about the removal of deadlines for core programs in the NSF Directorate for Engineering, effective August 15, 2018.

Important dates
Effective August 15, 2018, core programs in the Directorate for Engineering will accept proposals at any time.
Contact
PIs are not required to contact a Program Director before submitting a proposal, but can do so for questions about program fit or complex proposals.

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