Updated REU Solicitation Available
June 21, 2005
The following "Dear Colleague" letter has been sent from NSF:
Dear Colleagues,
An updated NSF program solicitation is now available: Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU).
Deadlines for Proposals:
- Deadline for REU Site proposals: September 7, 2005; August 17, 2006.
- Deadline for REU Supplement requests: Varies with the research program.
Contact the cognizant program officer for the award or proposal that would be supplemented.
Synopsis of Program:
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects designed especially for the purpose. This solicitation features two mechanisms for support of student research: (1) REU Sites are based on independent proposals to initiate and conduct projects that engage a number of students in research. REU Sites may be based in a single discipline or academic department, or on interdisciplinary or multi-department research opportunities with a coherent intellectual theme. Proposals with an international dimension are welcome. A partnership with the Department of Defense supports REU Sites in DoD-relevant research areas. (2) REU Supplements may be requested for ongoing NSF-funded research projects or may be included as a component of proposals for new or renewal NSF grants or cooperative agreements.
Undergraduate student participants in either Sites or Supplements must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.
Students may not apply to NSF to participate in REU activities. Students apply directly to REU Sites and should consult the directory of active REU Sites.
