Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
Open. Closes August 18, 2027, 300 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by U.S. National Science Foundation, opportunity number 23-601.
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Notice facts
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 23-601 |
| Assistance listing | 47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.070, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076, 47.078, 47.079, 47.083, 47.084 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | June 29, 2023 |
| Closes | August 18, 2027 |
| Award range | $5,000 to $500,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 1,350 |
| Total program funding | $84,800,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: *Who May Serve as PI: For REU Site proposals, a single individual may be designated as the Principal Investigator. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the award. However, one additional person may be designated as Co-Principal Investigator if developing and operating the REU Site would involve such shared responsibility. After a proposal is awarded, some NSF units may allow the addition of more Co-PIs if an exceptional case can be made… |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. This solicitation features two mechanisms for supporting student research: REU Sites are based on independent proposals to initiate and conduct projects that engage a number of students in research. REU Sites may be based in a single discipline or…
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