Research Opportunities for Undergraduates
Proposal Deadline: Full Proposal Deadline Date: June 1, 2012 Deadline for REU Site proposals
requiring access to Antarctica. All other REU Site proposals must be submitted to the August
REU deadline. First Friday in June, Annually Thereafter Full Proposal Deadline Date: August
22, 2012 Deadline for REU Site proposals except for those requiring access to Antarctica Fourth
Wednesday in August, Annually Thereafter
Website: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09598/nsf09598.htm
Synopsis of Program:
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research
participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National
Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research
programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. This solicitation
features two mechanisms for support of student research: (1) REU Sites are based on independent
proposals to initiate and conduct projects that engage a number of students in research. REU
Sites may be based in a single discipline or academic department, or on interdisciplinary or
multi-department research opportunities with a coherent intellectual theme. Proposals with an
international dimension are welcome. A partnership with the Department of Defense supports
REU Sites in DoD-relevant research areas. (2) REU Supplements may be requested for ongoing
NSF-funded research projects or may be included as a component of proposals for new or
renewal NSF grants or cooperative agreements.
Undergraduate student participants in either Sites or Supplements must be citizens or permanent
residents of the United States or its possessions.
Students may not apply to NSF to participate in REU activities. Students apply directly to REU
Sites and should consult the directory of active REU Sites on the Web at http://www.nsf.gov/
crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm.
