BIO Research Experience for Undergraduates Sites (BIO REU Sites)
National Science Foundation
Who can apply
US-based academic institutions. Non-profit research organizations. Qualified researchers (typically requires US citizenship or permanent residency)
About this opportunity
The Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) participates in the NSF-wide REU program. The NSF-wide Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) solicitation governs the overall competition.The following clarifications/explanations are specifically for REU Site proposals submitted to BIO. A BIO-funded REU Site hosts on average 8-10 students for a summer program lasting approximately 10 weeks.In BIO, at least 50% of participants should come from outside the host institution.Stipend, housing, meal allowance, and travel to and from the REU site must be budgeted. A small research allowance of $1,000-$2,000 per student can be added to Participant Support Costs.Over the past several years, REU Site awards to institutions have had the majority of costs listed under the Participant Support Costs...