Who is eligible for an NSF REU?

Who is eligible for an NSF REU?

Undergraduate students supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. An REU Site may be at either a US or foreign location. By using the web page, Search for an REU Site, you may examine opportunities in the subject areas supported by various NSF units.

How much is an REU stipend?

Student stipends for summer REU Sites are expected to be approximately $500 per student per week. Other student costs include housing, meals, travel, and laboratory use fees and usually vary depending on the location of the site.

How do I get an NSF REU?

Investigators with an active NSF research award may request an REU Supplement through the Supplemental Funding Request module in FastLane; or investigators preparing a research proposal may include an REU Supplement request as a component of the proposal. Both methods are described in the solicitation.

Is an REU an award?

An REU activity may be funded as a standard or continuing grant (for REU Sites), as a supplement to an existing award, or as a component of a new or renewal grant or cooperative agreement. The typical REU Site hosts 8-10 students per year.

How do I apply for REU program?

REU & Internship Application Tips

1. Read and follow the directions.
2. Demonstrate specific knowledge and interest in the program to which you are applying.
3. Carefully proofread your application.
4. Choose good references.
5. Say what makes you different from other applicants.
6. Be genuine.
7. Apply to multiple programs.

Are NSF REU stipends taxable?

Is my REU stipend taxable? It is taxable, and students should report it in their tax filings. If students receive more than $600 in stipends during the calendar year, we are required by law to issue tax form 1099 (Miscellaneous Income) to them.

Can you do an REU at your own school?

You will have approximately 2 weeks to accept an offer. DO apply to universities all throughout the country. DON’T apply to your own college or university REU program. DO get references from professors in the field you are applying to for your REU program.

Is REUs prestigious?

NSF-REUs are extremely competitive and ‘prestigious’. They are normally research positions that are fully-funded, more on the money later, which last 6-10 weeks during the summer.

Is REU a fellowship?

How should REU participants be paid? Each participant receives a fellowship stipend, which is a form of student aid that is provided to support the participant’s education and/or training.

How many REU should I apply to?

REU programs are highly competitive and you should apply to several programs to maximize your chances of an acceptance. Most students apply to around 10-15 programs, and at least 8 is reasonable.

Is it hard to get into REU program?

REU programs are very competitive pick between 10 – 15 programs to apply to, most have a similar application with no application fee.

Do research stipends count as income?

Earned. If some of your stipend represents payment for services, such as teaching or research, it counts as income even if you used the stipend to pay your tuition.

How are REU sites funded by the NSF?

For Students NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution.

What does it mean to be a REU site?

NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution.

What are the Research Experiences for Undergraduates ( REU ) program?

Sites and Supplements 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.

Are there restrictions on the number of REU proposals?

There are no restrictions or limits on the number of proposals per organization except forthe following: NSF Centers or National Facilities managed by NSF’s Division of Materials Research(DMR)that have an active REU Site may not request additional support for a new Site or an expansion of their existing Site.