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NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

NSF REU — Sites and Supplements (Seed)

Funds undergraduate research cohort and supplement opportunities for students at United States universities.

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The NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programme supports intensive, hands-on research by undergraduate students across all scientific disciplines funded by the National Science Foundation. Two distinct funding mechanisms are available. REU Sites are funded through faculty applications to establish structured research programmes that host cohorts of undergraduates, typically over a …

What this grant funds

Intensive undergraduate research experiences in any area of science or engineering funded by NSF, delivered through faculty-led REU Sites or as supplements to existing NSF grants.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.nsf.gov