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.
| Department | Title | Contact | Application Deadline | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | Biochemistry ReU | Dr. Margaret Glasner | February 15, 2026 | Click Here | |
| Chemical Engineering | DJIRE Summer Program | Dr. Abdoulaye Djire | TBD | Click Here | |
| Chemistry |
| Dr. Francesca Antillon | January 30, 2026 | Click Here | |
| Chemistry | NSF-REU Summer Research Program Opportunities | Dr. Joann San Pedro | Feb 1, 2026 | Click Here | |
| Chemistry | Chemistry Summer Research Scholars Program | Dr. Joanna San Pedro | March 27, 2026 | Click Here | |
| Construction Science | Smart and Sustainable Construction in the Digital Era | Bree Wright | Round 1 Deadline: February 1, 2025 Round 2 Deadline: March 1, 2025 (subject to availability) | Click Here | |
| Costa Rica | Costa Rica REU: Ecohydrology of Tropical Montane Forests - Diversity in Science, Interdisciplinary Breadth, and Global Awareness | Dr. Kelly Brumbelow | February 3, 2025 | Click Here | |
| Cyclotron Institute | Summer REU Program | REU Program Administrator | Applications by the February 7th may receive higher priority. Application window closes Monday March 10 | Click Here | |
Dentistry | College of Dentistry Summer Undergraduate Research Program | Dr. Shannon F. Kramer | February 6, 2026 | Click Here | |
| Engineering | Undergraduate Summer Research REU Program | Tandilyn Morrel | February 16, 2026 | Click Here | |
| Genetics and Genomics | Summer Undergraduate Research in Genetics and Genomics (SURGe) at Texas A&M University | Dr. Isabel Caballero | TBD | Click Here | |
| Manufacturing & Mechanical Eng. Tech., Materials Science & Eng. | Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Metrology & Non-Destructive Inspection | Dr. Mathew Kuttolamadom | TBD | Click Here | |
| Materials Science and Engineering | Multifunctional Materials | REU Program Administrator | Application reviews begin on March 1 and decision notifications are on a rolling basis. | Click Here | |
| Mathematics | Research Experience for Undergraduates | Jeremy Kubiak | TBD | Click Here | |
| Medicine | TAMU College of Medicine Summer REU | Dr. Brett Mitchell | February 1, 2026 | Click Here | |
| Nutrition | Observing the OceanNutrition Undergraduate Research Immersion in the Summer (NURISh) | Dr. Jessica Fitzsimmons | February 13, 2026 | Click Here | |
| Semiconductor Institute | Semiconductor Research Experience and Education Project (RESCU-SM) | Dr. Patrick Shamberger | Application review begins on February 1, 2025, and decision notifications are on a rolling basis. | Click Here |