Research Experiences for undergraduates
| Deadline | Description |
|---|---|
| Campus Deadline | Not Applicable |
| National Deadline | Varies by Award Opportunity |
Description
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) are 6-10 week summer experiences that allow students to work under faculty or professionals across the country and the world. These are fully funded opportunities that take students to various institutions and labs that are conducting cutting edge research in STEM, social-sciences, humanities, and other fields. They give students a chance to work with researchers outside of their institution, network, grow fundamental research skills, and build their resumes at any point in their undergraduate career.
Quick Facts
| Fact | Answer |
|---|---|
| GPA | 3.5 or Higher |
| Citizenship | U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Varies by Award) |
| Field of Study | Arts & Humanities, Education, Professional (Law, Medicine), Public Service, Social Sciences, STEM (Science, Technology Engineering, Math) |
| When to Apply | Varies by Award |
| Location | Domestic or Abroad |
| Campus Nomination Required? | No |
Timeline
| Description | Semester |
|---|---|
| Explore the list of REUs at FAU, in the US, and abroad and identify ones that interest you | Summer/Early Fall |
| Meet with a fellowship advisor to discuss eligibility and application processes for the REUs you identified | Summer/Early Fall |
| Begin drafting application materials, make an appointment with the University Center for Excellence in Writing, and secure your recommenders for letters of recommendation. | >6 weeks prior to award deadline |
| Application draft review deadline for the Office of Prestigious Fellowships. | >4 weeks prior to award deadline |
| Application Deadline | Varies by award; typically between November and February |
Contact
Office of Prestigious Fellowships, fellowships@fau.edu