| Dates: | 8 - 10 weeks over the summer |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline: | Varies by location, typically January - February |
| Pre-requisites: | US Citizen or Permanent Resident; Currently enrolled in an undergraduate institution with plans to enroll in fall term following internship program. |
| Location: | USA |
| Stipend: | Varies by location |
| Disciplines: | Biological Sciences, Computer & Information Sciences, Engineering, Geosciences, Mathematics and Physical Sciences |
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Science & Technology Centers (STCs) are at the forefront of cutting-edge research through partnerships among academic institutions, national laboratories, industrial organizations and/or other public/private entities. They are prime examples of NSF's commitment to the concept of team science suggesting the importance of collaboration across disciplines to tackle problems connected to "real world" applications.
The NSF -STC Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in a cutting-edge field. There are currently 17 STCs nationally. Each Center has a specific research focus and you are encouraged to visit each of the Center’s websites to discover the uniqueness of their research goals and how your skills, experiences and interests align with their work.
As an STC Undergraduate Scholar, your summer research experience will last eight to ten weeks. While varied between sites, your award will generally cover cost of transportation to the STC, stipend, room and board, and participation in STC planned events. Although your research will be conducted at one of the STCs, you will be a part of a unique national scientific community consisting of undergraduates, faculty, and graduate students.
During your summer internship, you will be exposed to professional development, technical, and academic seminars. Depending upon the nature of your research, your experience will culminate in the development of a scientific paper, poster, and/or presentation. You will learn a lot, develop your skills, and gain a competitive advantage.
Many programs have gateway experiences for students completing their first year of study as well as capstone experiences for students in their final summer before graduation. All participants are required to be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Women and students of under-represented ethnicities are strongly encouraged to apply.
We encourage you to spend some time looking through the websites of our 17 Science & Technology Centers. As collaborative research groups we seek students from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds. If you are an undergraduate majoring in science, technology, engineering or mathematics and have identified an interest in the research conducted at one of our National Science Foundation Science & Technology Centers please contact the Centers directly for more detailed information about their summer program, application processes and deadlines.
As a guideline, application deadlines generally begin in January of each year and typically require:
Keep in mind that each Center has its own application process and deadline and while most host REU programs a few do not. Do read carefully the program description and the application form of each Center. If you have any questions or concerns please contact:
Dr. Sharnnia Artis
E3S Director of Education and Outreach & NSF-STC REU Joint Recruitment Manager
Email: 
Phone: (510) 664-4467
Check it out and join us! We look forward to receiving your application!
Center for Dark Energy Biosphere Investigations
BEACON: An NSF Center for the Study of Evolution in Action
Emergent Behaviors of Integrated Cellular Systems
Center for Science of Information
Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science
Center for Multiscale Modeling of Atmospheric Processes
Center for Layered Polymeric Systems
Center for Coastal Margin Observation & Prediction
Center for Microbial Oceanography: Research and Education
Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets
Team for Research in Ubiquitous Secure Technology
Center for Biophotonics Science & Technology
Center for Embedded Networked Sensing
Center for Integrated Space Weather Modeling
Center of Materials & Devices for Information Technology Research
National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics
Center of Advanced Materials for the Purification of Water with System
Center for Behavioral Neuroscience
Center for Environmentally Responsible Solvents and Processes
Sustainability of semi-Arid Hydrology and Riparian Areas
* Not all Centers host REU students. Please check websites for current information.
Please help us to provide information about these opportunities to your students.
1-page Program Advertisement (PDF)
2-page Summer Internship Brochure (including brief descriptions of each Center) (PDF)
AAAS, American Association for the Advancement of Science
AAUW, American Association of University Women
AISES, American Indian Science & Engineering Society
MAES, Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists
NOGLSTP, National Organization of Gay & Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals
NSBE, National Society for Black Engineers
NSF, National Science Foundation
NIH, National Institute of Health
SACNAS, Society for Advancement of Chicanos & Native Americans in Science
SHPE, Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers
SWE, Society for Women Engineers
WEPAN, Women in Engineering Program Advocates Network
