Northwestern University
This Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site focuses on the intersections of artificial intelligence (AI), security, and privacy. As recent advances in AI have transformed everyday aspects of technological life, there are both major concerns about the security of these tools and the risks they introduce to data privacy. At the same time, recent AI methods introduce new opportunities to address long-standing areas of inquiry in privacy and security research. Students’ projects will tackle specific challenges within this landscape while site-wide opportunities help build interdisciplinary connections.
Prior research experience is not required, but strong candidates should have significant prior coursework in computer science.
Levels: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and non-graduating Seniors
Citizenship Requirements: US Citizens & Permanent Residents
Deadline to Apply: March 20, 2026
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The 2026 ASPIRE REU Program will be hosted at one of the four U.S. based ASPIRE institutions (Utah State University, University of Texas El Paso, University of Colorado-Boulder, and Purdue University)The purpose of the REU program is to provide students with opportunities to receive quality mentoring and research experiences ultimately impacting their academic and professional development.
Levels: Rising Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors are eligible to apply.
Citizenship Requirements: US Citizens & Permanent Residents
Deadline to Apply March 20, 2026
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Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
In this program students conduct hands-on interdisciplinary research on Louisiana’s changing coastal environments while working with faculty, postdocs, or visiting scientists.
Ideal applicants are curious, motivated undergraduates interested in careers in coastal or marine science. Prior research experience is helpful but not required. Students from small colleges and institutions with limited research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.
Research areas include: ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry, microbial ecology, sea level rise, phytoplankton ecology, marsh and estuarine biodiversity, wetland science, disturbance ecology, behavioral ecology, and marine plant physiology.
Levels: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and non-graduating Seniors
Citizenship Requirements: US Citizens & Permanent Residents
Deadline to Apply: March 21, 2026
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Summer Research at the University at Albany’s RNA Institute
Students will participate in hands-on research focused on scientific discovery in and around ribonucleic acid (RNA) science and RNA-based technologies. The broad potential of RNA means that advancing RNA science and RNA-based technologies benefits society by generating innovation and building infrastructure capacity for future research, diagnostic, and therapeutic applications. Engaging students in RNA research, especially those historically underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), creates a pool of interdisciplinary scholars who will ultimately lead future scientific endeavors and ensure participation of the full spectrum of the nation’s diverse talent in STEM at all levels.
The program welcomes the participation of first-generation college students, students from community colleges, students from groups that are historically underrepresented in science and engineering, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Ideal applicants are majoring in biology, biological sciences, biomedical sciences, chemistry, physics, computational biology (other science and engineering majors may be considered).
Levels: Sophomores, Juniors and non-graduating Seniors
Citizenship Requirements: US Citizens & Permanent Residents
Deadline to Apply: March 22, 2026
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Tufts University
The VERSEIM-REU is a 10-week summer research program in pure and applied mathematics at Tufts University, supported by the National Science Foundation. Students are mentored by faculty and graduate students and participate in joint activities with other Tufts research programs.
Students should have previous coursework in calculus, proofs, and linear algebra or differential equations. Some projects may require programming experience (Python/Matlab) or coursework such as real analysis.
Ideal candidates are majoring in mathematics or a related field.
Levels: Sophomores, Juniors and non-graduating Seniors
Citizenship: US citizens or permanent residents
Deadline to Apply: March 27, 2026 11:59 pm EST
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
FoDOMMaT (The Future of Discovery) is a 10-week, on-site Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The program brings together 10 undergraduates—especially those with limited access to research opportunities—to work on projects developing and applying open-source machine learning and deep learning tools.
The program begins with a week-long training in ML/DL methods. Applicants must have some Python software development experience and basic exposure to machine learning through coursework, self-study, or projects.
Levels: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and non-graduating Seniors
Citizenship Requirements: US Citizens & Permanent Resident
Deadline to Apply: March 25, 2026
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Boise State Department of Energy Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research REU
This 9-week internship, beginning in the first week of June, is designed for undergraduate students and will take place in Boise, Idaho. Participants will collaborate directly with Idaho National Laboratory and Boise State on nanoparticle synthesis, ink preparation, printer operation, and materials characterization. The program provides a $700 weekly stipend, housing in a Boise State dormitory, a $1,200 meal allowance, and travel support of up to $1,000.
Levels: Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior
Citizenship Requirements: US Citizens, Permanent Residents, International Students attending US Institutions
Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2026
Please email your resume to Dr. Deng zhangxiandeng@boisestate.edu to apply.
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University of Kansas
Participants will gain hands-on experience through technical training, collaborative research projects, and field visits to explore innovative solutions for energy efficiency, environmental impact reduction, and sustainable engineering. The program fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, pairing students with faculty and industry mentors to address real-world challenges like retrofitting systems for eco-friendly refrigerants and optimizing HVACR performance. By combining skill development, research execution, and career preparation, the REU aims to equip students with the technical expertise and motivation to become leaders in advancing sustainable technologies and addressing environmental challenges in the HVACR industry. Who should apply? Chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering and related majors
Community College Students are encouraged to apply
Levels: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and non-graduating Seniors
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Citizenship Requirements: US Citizens & Permanent Residents
Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2026
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University of Kansas
Students majoring in chemical engineering and related fields (chemistry, biology, physics) are encouraged to apply to the Chemical Engineering REU BioPATH at the University of Kansas. This REU provides an empowering learning and research experience in topics related to Biobased Products and Technologies (BioPATH). This experience will nurture innovative thinking, enhance communication skills, foster a solid understanding of size and scale, and offer professional development to help students prepare for future careers.
Levels: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and non-graduating Seniors
Citizenship Requirements: US Citizens & Permanent Residents
Minimum GPA 2.8
Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2026
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Oklahoma State University & University of Alabama in Huntsville
The main goal of the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded Collaborative Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site is to increase undergraduate participation in research projects on technologies that lead to the development of Smart Personal Protective Equipment (SMAPP). The research projects on material for protective equipment, heat flux measurement in fire conditions, and human-robot interaction in dangerous environments will be conducted at the Division of Engineering Technology (DET), Oklahoma State University (OSU), Stillwater, OK. The projects on wireless sensor development, circuit design, and artificial intelligence for human health monitoring will be offered at Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), Huntsville, AL. The students have an option to choose their project.
Applicants must be from Engineering/Engineering Technology/Applied Science majors or closely related fields
Levels: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and non-graduating Seniors
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Citizenship Requirements: US Citizens & Permanent Residents
Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2026 11:59 PM EST
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Keck Graduate Institute
Program for undergraduate research in biotechnology and bioengineering
The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program for undergraduate research in biotechnology and bioengineering at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) in Claremont, CA provides undergraduate students the opportunity for cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research in the areas of applied molecular and cellular biology, bioengineering, computational biology, drug discovery and development, as well as exposure to related ethics and business topics.
Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2026
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Montana State University Extreme Biofilms REU
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program focused on biofilms in extreme environments
The Extreme Biofilms REU is a 10-week summer program at Montana State University designed to engage undergraduates in a research project aimed at discovering new ways to grow, understand, and use extreme-loving biofilms for human benefit. The program provides participants with a $6000 stipend, and covers the costs of on-campus housing, plus partial support for food and travel to the REU site.
No prior research experience or formal coursework in biofilm science or thermal biology is required to apply.
Levels: Freshmen, Sophomore, Juniors, and non-graduating Seniors
Citizenship Requirements: US Citizens & Permanent Residents
Deadline to Apply: March 27, 2026
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Texas State University San Marcos
This 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 (TAMUSA). 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 careers.
Ideal candidates have programming experience and are majoring in engineering, computer science or mathematics.
Levels: sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior
Citizenship: US Citizen or permanent resident
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Deadline to Apply March 28, 2026
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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
This Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, located in Rapid City, SD, supports the training of 10 students for 10 weeks. In this program, funded by the Division of Chemistry and the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), the students will participate in interdisciplinary research projects, alongside professional development activities to prepare students for post-graduate work and careers in science and engineering.
The program emphasizes interdisciplinary research in chemistry, biology, environmental science, materials chemistry and engineering.
Levels: sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior
Citizenship: US Citizen or permanent resident
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Deadline to Apply: March 28, 2026
11:59 PM ET
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Students from ID, MT, NE, ND, SD, WY are highly encouraged to apply
Portland State
Virtual NSF REU Computational Modeling Serving Portland!
The 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. In doing so, they will gain an understanding of the potential and limits of these tools and how they can serve communities.
Portland State University (PSU), with its NSF-funded Portland Institute for Computational Science (PICS), is ideally suited for this REU site as it has developed a reputation as a national model for urban universities that enhance their region by working with partners to solve problems. The activities of this REU Site will involve a 2-week training followed by an 8-week research project completed under a faculty mentor’s guidance and with the involvement of a community partner.
Levels: Sophomores, Juniors and non-graduating Seniors
Citizenship Requirements: US Citizens & Permanent Residents.
Deadline to Apply: March 29, 2026
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Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University’s Institute for Sensing and Embedded Network Systems Engineering (I-SENSE) hosts an intensive summer research program in sensing and smart systems for talented undergraduate students across the country.
Closely related to the Internet of Things, smart systems represent an emerging class of distributed systems that provide real-time awareness of conditions, trends, and patterns to support improved decision-making, and often, automation. The on-campus research will focus on I-SENSE’s three main program areas: Infrastructure Systems, Marine and Environment and Health and Behavior.
Levels: Sophomores, Juniors and non-graduating Seniors
Citizenship Requirements: US Citizens & Permanent Residents.
Deadline: March 30, 2026
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REU Site in Magnetics
The Magnetics REU at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) hosts 10 students who work with 12 faculty from VCU, Virginia Union University, and Virginia State University. Students train in advanced micro- and nanofabrication, materials processing, and magnetic characterization at VCU’s research centers.
Participants also spend a week conducting specialized experiments at NIST, Harvard University, and the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing, and visit Micron Technology to explore industry nanofabrication facilities.
Levels: Sophomores, Juniors and non-graduating Seniors
Citizenship Requirements: US Citizens & Permanent Residents.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
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University of South Carolina
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site “Quantum Computing Workforce Development in the New Era of Computing” at the University of South Carolina offers a nine-week, fully funded summer research program. Led by Stephen Fenner with co-investigators Homayoun Valafar and Peng Fu, the interdisciplinary program brings together Computer Science and Mathematics faculty to train future quantum computing researchers.
In partnership with SC Quantum and the Boyd Innovation Center, students conduct research in areas such as quantum software testing, AI-driven quantum compiler optimization, and quantum machine learning.
Levels: Rising Sophomores or Junior
Citizenship Requirements: US Citizens & Permanent Residents.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Deadline: March 31, 2026
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University of California at San Diego
VERSA is a 9-week hybrid summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in discipline-based education research (DBER). This program is funded by the National Science Foundation. In VERSA, students will do STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education research with one of our faculty mentors. The goal of the program is to engage in the study and transformation of college STEM education through education research that is grounded in various STEM disciplines, including anthropology, biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, and psychology. Participants will not only gain research experience but also learn critical thinking and presentation skills and feel a part of the scientific community.
Levels: Freshmen, Sophomore, Juniors, and non-graduating seniors
Citizenship Requirements: US citizen or permanent residents
Deadline to Apply: April 5, 2026
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NSF REU Site: Cyberinfrastructure Research 4 Social Change
The University of Texas at Austin
Apply now: https://www.tacc.utexas.edu/reu
Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2024
The National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site: Cyberinfrastructure (CI) Research for Social Change is now recruiting undergraduates for the paid 9-week summer research experience at The University of Texas at Austin Texas Advanced Computing Center. Students gain skills in advanced programming and problem solving to conduct research in engineering, science, and computational medicine. Research projects emphasize advanced computing as a tool to power discoveries that will impact social change for future generations.
Prior research or programming experience is not required.
REU participants will receive:
- $5,400 stipend over nine weeks
- Free housing at The University of Texas at Austin + meal card
- Travel arranged (and paid) by the REU
Levels: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors & non-graduating Seniors
Minimum GPA: no minimum GPA but should be in good standing.
Citizenship Requirements: US Citizens & Permanent Residents. Undergraduate students who are not eligible for NSF funding may still be considered for participation through other sources of funding. If you are a non-US Citizen
Please contact Marques Bland at: cir4sc@tacc.utexas.edu BEFORE applying.
Deadline to Apply: Rolling admissions until April 10th
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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
The Intelligent Energetic Systems Engineering (INTENSE) REU at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology engages undergraduates in research on robotics, smart materials, explosives, high-speed fluid dynamics, and shock physics. Students complete individual projects tied to federally funded research, exploring intelligent and energetic systems such as human-robot interaction and reacting energetic materials.
Participants also gain exposure to advanced research facilities and tour Sandia National Laboratories and Kirtland Air Force Base.
Levels: Applicants should have completed at least 3 semesters of engineering, science, or mathematics coursework prior to the start of the REU
Citizenship: US Citizens & Permanent Residents
Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2026
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SCIPE AI Research in Civil Engineering
Potential application areas of AI in Civil Engineering include, but are not limited to, computer vision techniques for structural health monitoring, automation in construction, robotics in extreme environments, AI-accelerated simulations, AI-enabled knowledge discovery, AI for natural hazards engineering, and AI for mobility, water, and energy.
Participants will receive:
A $6,500 stipend
Housing + $700 meal card at The University of Texas at Austin
Travel arranged by TACC.
Travel grants to present research at an annual conference will be available to selected participants.
Levels: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors & non-graduating Seniors
Citizenship Requirements: US Citizens & Permanent Residents.
Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2026
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Clemson University
This program introduces undergraduates to deep eutectic solvents (DES)—tunable, environmentally friendly fluids that can replace traditional organic solvents in sustainable chemistry. Because DES are rarely covered in undergraduate curricula, the program connects students with multiple mentors working on the topic across institutions.
Participants collaborate and choose from 10 research projects spanning areas such as machine learning, organic synthesis, and interactions with proteins and cells, while learning from leading researchers in the field.
Levels: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors & non-graduating Seniors
Citizenship Requirements: US Citizens & Permanent Residents.
Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2026
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University of Chattanooga Tennessee
iCompBio REU in 2026 (funding pending) tentatively is from May 19 to July 27, 2026.
The about 10-week iCompBio REU focuses on interdisciplinary computational biology training to undergraduates in science, technology, engineering, math, and other related fields. Please look through the potential research projects and then choose your preferences of the potential research topics.
- $7,000 stipend + housing and meal plan
- Travel allowance up to $500
- Inter-disciplinary training in computer science and biology
- Coding boot camp.
- Diverse range of research topics.
- Chattanooga is a great outdoor city
A one-week computing bootcamp will be provided to teach students essential data science, advanced data processing and deep learning methods using Python. Each student will be jointly mentored by a computer science mentor and a biology mentor. The computing training includes coding, modeling, simulation, deep learning neural networks, computer vision, parallel computing, statistics, data visualization, and mobile App development.
Review of applications will start on April 1st, 2026.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
This 9-week Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at immerses students in cutting-edge research at the intersection of networks, distributed systems, machine learning, cybersecurity, and emerging cyberinfrastructure applications. Leveraging the NSF FABRIC research instrument—a nationwide testbed for advanced networking and systems research—students gain hands-on experience with technologies such as in-band telemetry, P4 and FPGA-based networking, ML-driven cybersecurity, TCP congestion control, AI-assisted medical imaging, and federated learning.
Required Skills: Proficiency in Python, basic understanding of computer systems, fundamental networking concepts, and familiarity with distributed or cloud computing.
Preferred Skills: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), testbeds, experimental infrastructures, distributed computing, distributed applications, network emulation/virtualization platforms, or empirical systems research; familiarity with version control (Git), Linux/Unix, or debugging tools; prior research or open-source experience; and interest in multidisciplinary collaboration and new tools/infrastructure.
Deadline to Apply: April 10, 2026
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Marshall University
This REU: URDA is centered on data analytics, which addresses the urgent need to prepare skilled data scientists for a data-driven world. Participants will engage with research methods and tools, focusing on seven areas: Predictive, Descriptive, Diagnostic, Risk, Threat, Behavior, and Visual Analytics. This broad thematic approach advances industry-relevant knowledge and enriches undergraduate research experiences by equipping students with essential skills and confidence to thrive in their academic and professional careers. The program’s activities will also generate insights into how to enhance student engagement in Data Science.
Students majoring in computer science, electrical engineering, data science, or related fields are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: April 20, 2026
Purdue Summer Research Experience in Structural and Computational Biology and Biophysics
This 10-week summer undergraduate research program will bridge this education gap by establishing a framework that integrates research projects aimed at studying the structure and function of macromolecules with in-depth workshops designed to provide theoretical and practical training in contemporary structural biology techniques and biophysical methods. The goal is that each trainee will leave the program with a solid foundation and understanding of the various structural biology methods regardless of the expertise within their host lab.
Eligible students are expected to be able to demonstrate an interest in research within the life sciences, particularly in structural and computational biology and biophysics, with preferred prerequisites in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, and mathematics; although not required.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Deadline to Apply: April 30, 2026
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Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences – Arizona State University
This is a semester long research experience that will take place during the fall 2026 semester.
An REU internship at BIOS is a great way for U.S. undergraduate students to gain the experience necessary to embark on graduate studies or careers in science. BIOS has National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) funding to support undergraduate student researchers at BIOS during the fall semester. Participants will conduct research projects under the expert mentorship of BIOS scientists.
Throughout the semester, participants 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. In addition, they will provide a project report at the end of the program. Schedule and weather permitting, all participants will be offered an exciting opportunity to join an oceanographic research cruise aboard R/V Atlantic Explorer. They will also have the option to enjoy field and boat excursions to learn about Bermuda’s history, flora and fauna.
Deadline to Apply: May 31, 2026
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POST BACC
The Mentoring and Research Opportunities for Careers in Coastal Science (MROC2S) program at Georgia Southern University is a part of the National Science Foundation’s Research and Mentoring for Post Baccalaureates (RaMP) initiative. Our program aims to develop a new generation of coastal scientists by providing enriching experiences for students who have recently completed their undergraduate degree. Through a combination of research, mentoring, and networking with local program partners, the MROC2S program will allow fellows to directly engage in meaningful research activity to prepare for a career in coastal science!
Deadline to apply: April 1, 2026
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