REU Grants promote scientific research.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awards a wide array of grants under its Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. The grant is intended to support active research by undergraduate students, and is offered to students who wish to conduct research that has been designed by NSF or independently. The research projects can be inter-disciplinary or discipline-specific. Prospective applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Grant recipients will conduct their research at designated REU sites.
Astronomical Sciences
RUE sites for grants in astronomical sciences are housed at institutions like the American Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Institution of Washington, CUNY-Queensboro Community College and Northern Arizona University. The special programs in astronomy grant supports diverse research projects in solar physics, astrophysics and continuing research projects.
Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Atmospheric and geospace science REU sites include Cornell University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), City University of New York and the University of Michigan. Research topics in atmospheric and geospace sciences are comprised of topics in global change, ecology, atmospheric chemistry and meteorology.
Biological Sciences
Research sites for REU projects in the biological sciences include Alabama A&M University, the American Museum of Natural History, Harvard University and George Washington University. Project highlights consist of topics such as evolution, wildlife, conservation and neuroscience.
Chemistry
Chemistry departments that house REU programs include Boston University, James Madison University, Johns Hopkins University and Rice University. Undergraduate research programs in chemistry explore themes like physical and environmental chemistry, inorganic chemistry and biochemistry.
Earth Sciences
Earth science REU grant recipients include the University of Florida, Western Kentucky University, Purdue University and Pomona College. Students conduct research in a wide array of earth science-related fields such as paleontology, tectonics, geology and seismic refraction.
Engineering
REU designated engineering programs include California Polytechnic State University, Case Western Reserve University, Drexel University and Duke University. Undergraduate research projects will explore themes such as the environmental implications of nanotechnology, advanced technology, biomedical engineering and biorenewables.
Ethics and Values Studies
REU ethics and values programs are housed at Virginia Tech, Washington University, University of Minnesota and the University of North Texas. Research topics in ethics and values include ethics in anthropology, ethics and values studies and environmental studies
Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
Academic departments that will administer REU programs in social, behavioral and economic sciences include CUNY Baruch College, Dartmouth College, Towson University and the University of Notre Dame. Students will participate in research projects such as social demography, cognition, archeology and mental health.
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