Research Experience for Undergraduates

Cyberinfrastructure Research for Societal Advancement | May 30 - August 1, 2026

The National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site: Cyberinfrastructure (CI) Research for Societal Advancement engages 10 undergraduate students majoring in science and engineering disciplines each summer for a nine-week advanced computing research experience at The University of Texas at Austin.

Students receive training using national CI by integrating the learning of computational science, data-enabled science, and multidisciplinary science and conduct cutting-edge research in preparation for graduate programs and the workforce.

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REU Related Links

> REU Research Projects

> Project Archive for REU Alumni

> REU Principal Investigators Workshop

The enriching and transformative experience at a world-class supercomputing center includes:

  • Training in high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence, data-intensive computing, and visualization
  • Mentoring by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin
  • Social and team-building activities
  • Professional development and graduate school preparation
  • Opportunities to develop and enhance communication skills
  • Technical report and publication opportunities

Application & Selection

The application period for Summer 2026 is from November 1, 2025 to April 1, 2026. To apply, applicants must create an NSF Education and Training Application (ETAP) account through research.gov, search for the Cyberinfrastructure (CI) Research for Societal Advancement REU opportunity, and apply before April 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern. The application requires a personal statement describing academic and career goals and two letters of reference. At least one recommender should be a college/university faculty.

REU participants may be asked to submit unofficial transcripts.

Notifications of acceptance for Summer 2026: Rolling until April 10.

Eligibility

  1. Enrolled as an undergraduate student in good standing and plan to complete an undergraduate degree program at a U.S. college or university.
  2. At least 18 years of age at the start of the program.
  3. A U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. Contingent on funding, this site may sponsor one additional participant who does not meet this criteria with non-REU funds.

Stipend

Participants will receive:

  • A $6,300 stipend.
  • Housing + $700 meal card at The University of Texas at Austin.
  • Travel arranged by TACC.
  • Travel grants to present research at an annual conference will be available to selected participants.

Contact

Neddie Ann Underwood

Program Coordinator

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The REU project is funded by the National Science Foundation, within the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (Awards #2447887, #2150390, #1852538, and #1359304).