Goes By: NSF REUs
Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
These programs offer students the chance to complete research in a range of STEM fields at campuses across the US over the summer.
The NSF funds REUs across the U.S. Students apply to each program individually. This link is to the list of options, updated annually by NSF.
Most opportunities are in the STEM fields, but there are a handful of Social Science programs available.
Be sure to read through eligibility and preferences for each program of interest. Some are geared towards students with little to no research experience, others are looking for students with relevant background work.
Deadlines vary by program, but typically are in December-February.
Varies, but typically includes travel, room and board, as well as stipend.
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Year(s) of Application | Freshman, Sophomore, Junior |
Minimum Grade Point Average |
3.0 |
Citizenship |
US Citizen, Permanent Resident |
| Campus Nomination Required | No |
Last updated: October 26, 2023
Summer research internship in the STEM fields with doctoral students at top German universities. No German required for most placements. €934 a month for an 8-12 week internship, health insurance, €160 for travel within Germany. International travel subsidy. Assistance in finding affordable housing for the duration of the internship.
Provides hundreds of selected undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience at some of the nation’s leading educational institutions over the summer in fields such as biochemistry, immunology, neuroscience, and statistics. Financial support varies by host university. See each university’s summer research program website for more information.
Summer programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide an opportunity to spend a summer working at the NIH side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. Approximately $5000 stipend for a minimum 8 week program (stipend amounts vary by student level).