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 





Biochemistry
Summer REU Program
Dr. Mary Bryk
TBDClick Here





Biological and Agricultural EngineeringFood/Feed Safety & Renewable Energy Summer Hands-On (FRESH)Ryan Gerlich
January 30, 2025How To Apply





Biological and Agricultural EngineeringRe-Use Water Quality Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU)Ryan Gerlich
January 30, 2025How To Apply





BiologyGREAT: Collaborative Genomics Initiative Between Prairie View A&M and Texas A&M University. NIH R25: Genome Research Experiences to Attract Talented Undergraduates into Genomic Fields to Enhance Diversity.Dr. Asha Rao
Dr. Alex Keene
TBDComing soon





Chemical Engineering
DJIRE Summer Program 
Dr. Abdoulaye Djire
TBDClick Here





Chemistry
Center for Mechanical Control of Chemistry (CMCC) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program
Dr. Francesca Antillon
December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025Click Here





Chemistry
NSF-REU Summer Research
Program Opportunities 
Dr. Joann San Pedro
TBDClick Here





Construction ScienceSmart and Sustainable Construction in the Digital Era
Dr. H David Jeong
November 15, 2024 - February 1, 2025Click Here





Costa RicaCosta Rica Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)Dr. Kelly BrumbelowTBDClick Here





Cyclotron Institute
Summer REU Program
Dr. Sherry Yennello
Monday, March 10. Applications received before February 7th will receive higher consideration.Click Here





Engineering, USRGUndergraduate Summer - Research GrantDr. Erin Williams
November 15, 2024 - February 14, 2025Click Here





Interdisciplinary Program in Genetics and Genomics (GGEN) 
Summer Undergraduate Research in Genetics and Genomics (SURGe) 
Dr. Isabel Caballero
Opens January 6, 2025Click Here





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





Materials Science and EngineeringMultifunctional Materialsmsen-reu@tamu.edu
Apply by February 15 - March 1: Applications  are decided on a rolling basis.
How To Apply





MathematicsAlgebraic Methods in
Computational Biology
Dr. Anne Shiu
Coming SoonClick Here





MathematicsAlgorithmic Algebraic GeometryDr. J. Maurice Rojas
Coming SoonClick Here





MathematicsNumber TheoryDr. Riad Masri and Dr. Matthew Young
TBDClick Here





MathematicsProbability & AlgebraDr. Jeffrey Kuan
TBDClick Here





Medicine
TAMU College of Medicine
Summer REU
Dr. Brett Mitchell
November 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025Click Here





OceanographyObserving the OceanDr. Jessica Fitzsimmons
TBDClick Here





SociologyResearch Institute in Sociology and Social InequalityDr. Alex Hernandez
February 17, 2025Click Here

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