Research Experiences for Undergraduates
(REU)
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NOTE ON PROPOSAL DEADLINES IN 2009
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The June 6, 2009, deadline is for REU Site proposals to the Antarctic Program only. We currently anticipate that the deadline for REU Site proposals to other directorates/divisions in 2009 will be sometime in mid-August. The official deadline will be announced in the new REU solicitation, which will be published at least 90 days before the proposal deadline.
CONTACTS
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NSF REU Contacts: http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_contacts.jsp
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
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Solicitation
07-569
Please be advised that the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) includes
revised guidelines to implement the mentoring provisions of the America COMPETES Act (ACA)
(Pub. L. No. 110-69, Aug. 9, 2007.) As specified in the ACA, each proposal that requests
funding to support postdoctoral researchers must include a description of the mentoring
activities that will be provided for such individuals. Proposals that do not comply
with this requirement will be returned without review (see the PAPP Guide Part I:
Grant Proposal Guide Chapter II for further information about the implementation of
this new requirement).
DUE DATES
Full Proposal Deadline Date: June 5, 2009
Deadline date for REU Site proposals to the Antarctic Program
Deadline for REU Site proposals: September 13, 2007; August 18, 2008.
Deadline for REU Site proposals to the Antarctic Program: June 6, 2008; June 5, 2009. Note that the June 6, 2007, deadline is covered by the previous REU program solicitation, NSF 05-592.
Deadline for REU Supplement requests: Varies with the research program. Contact the cognizant program officer for the award or proposal that would be supplemented.
SYNOPSIS
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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 support of student research: (1) 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 academic department, or on interdisciplinary or multi-department research opportunities with a coherent intellectual theme. Proposals with an international dimension are welcome. A partnership with the Department of Defense supports REU Sites in DoD-relevant research areas. (2) REU Supplements may be requested for ongoing NSF-funded research projects or may be included as a component of proposals for new or renewal NSF grants or cooperative agreements.
Undergraduate student participants in either Sites or Supplements must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.
Students may not apply to NSF to participate in REU activities. Students apply directly to REU Sites and should consult the directory of active REU Sites on the Web at http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
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This program provides educational opportunities for
Undergraduate Students
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This program provides indirect funding for undergraduate students to participate in research. To inquire about possible funding opportunities, please contact the organizations that have received awards. (Do not contact NSF.) A directory of active REU Sites, along with contact information, can be found on the Web at http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm.
RELATED URLS
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REU Information for Faculty
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REU Information for Students
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Search for an REU Site
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THIS PROGRAM IS PART OF
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Education and Special Programs
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Education and Workforce Program
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Human Resources Cluster
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Human Resources Programs
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Office of Special Programs
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Opportunities that Highlight International Collaboration
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Training
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Abstracts of Recent Awards Made Through This Program
News
Discoveries
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