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Research Experience for Undergraduates

Research Experience for Undergraduates are structured research programs designed to provide undergraduate students with hands-on experience in scientific or academic research. These programs aim to enrich the educational experience for undergraduate students by fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills in a real-world research setting. REUs offer students the opportunity to work closely with faculty members or researchers on a specific project, often during the semester months.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students must meet NSF guidelines to be eligible for a REU site. UNLV manages two REU sites: Smart Cities and Mechanisms of Evolution. All undergraduate students working on a REU program with UNLV faculty are eligible to participate in the Showcase.

Application Process

  1. Create an NSF ETAP Account and have the following documents ready:
    • Personal Statement
    • Additional Question Response
    • College Transcript
    • Recommendation Letters
    • CV/Resume
  2. To find the UNLV REU sites, make sure to set the filters on ETAP to NSF Program: REU and Location: Nevada.