Research Experiences for Undergraduates

RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded program hosted by universities across the nation to encourage undergraduate participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) research. For eight to ten weeks over the summer, grant-funded REU students, who receive both a stipend and housing for the duration of the program, get to experience real-world scientific investigations under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Undergraduate research training is vital for students considering graduate education in STEM programs. REUs offer a top-quality research experience and give prospective graduate students a clear window into what life as a graduate student is like.

Summer Research Opportunities

The list below includes all programs currently participating in the Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program.  Use the corresponding contact information and website links to find more information about individual programs.

Students who participate in Research Experiences for Undergraduates Programs listed below are eligible for the Early Admissions Program. Click here to view more information about eligibility and applying for early admissions.


DepartmentTitleContactApplication DeadlineWebsite 





Chemical Engineering
DJIRE Summer Program 
Dr. Abdoulaye Djire
TBDClick Here





Chemistry
Center for Mechanical Control of Chemistry (CMCC) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program and International Research Experience for Students (IRES)
Dr. Francesca Antillon
January 30, 2026Click Here





Chemistry
NSF-REU Summer Research
Program Opportunities 
Dr. Joann San Pedro
Feb 1, 2026Click Here





ChemistryChemistry Summer Research Scholars Program
Dr. Joanna San Pedro

March 27, 2026
Click Here





Construction ScienceSmart and Sustainable Construction in the Digital Era
Bree Wright
TBDClick Here





Costa RicaCosta Rica REU: Ecohydrology of Tropical Montane Forests - Diversity in Science, Interdisciplinary Breadth, and Global Awareness
Dr. Kelly BrumbelowTBDClick Here





Cyclotron Institute
Summer REU Program
REU Program Administrator
TBDClick Here






Dentistry

College of Dentistry Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Dr. Shannon F. Kramer
February 6, 2026
Click Here





EngineeringUndergraduate Summer Research REU Program
Erin Williams
TBDClick Here





Manufacturing & Mechanical Eng. Tech., Materials Science & Eng.Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Metrology & Non-Destructive InspectionDr. Mathew Kuttolamadom
TBDClick Here





Materials Science and EngineeringMultifunctional MaterialsREU Program Administrator
TBDClick Here





MathematicsResearch Experience for Undergraduates
Jeremy Kubiak
TBDClick Here





Medicine
TAMU College of Medicine
Summer REU
Dr. Brett Mitchell
TBDClick Here





NutritionObserving the OceanNutrition Undergraduate Research Immersion in the Summer (NURISh)Dr. Jessica Fitzsimmons
TBDClick Here





Semiconductor Institute
Semiconductor Research Experience and Education Project (RESCU-SM)
Dr. Patrick Shamberger
TBDClick Here

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