The applications for 2026 REU Site are now open.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Undergraduate students entering or returning to an undergraduate program in Fall 2026. Students who will graduate by June 2026 are not eligible to apply. High school graduates who have been accepted at an undergraduate institution but who have not yet started their undergraduate study are also eligible to participate.
2. Students must be at least 18 years of age.
3. Students must be U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
4. Undergraduate students must be majoring in a science or engineering discipline.
5. Students must be willing to work on-site at Florida International University Engineering Campus.
6. Students must be commit full-time for the duration of the program.
7. Students must be willing to work only on the program for its duration.
8. Students must not be enrolled in courses or taking external work for the duration of the program.
9. Students will be expected to work 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, in person in their assigned laboratory in person. 
10. Students must attend and participate in the weekly professional development workshops and literature review meetings.
11. Students must fulfill program objectives completely, to receive the full stipend (awarded in three (3) installments: beginning, middle, end).

Application Details

Application Deadline: February 23rd, 2026

All the applications must be submitted through NSF’s ETAP website. The link to apply for this program is below:

APPLY NOW

After reaching the AI-ReHaB NSF ETAP website, please click on the “Apply Now” button on the right. It will guide you through the process of creating an account.

You will need the following documentation:

• Personal Statement explaining why you are interested in this REU program. Why you can be an exceptional candidate, career goals and research interests. Include 1 to 2 projects topics in which you would be interested in.
• Include 1 reference letter.
• Include contact Information for two additional references, in case we ask for further information.

Selections will be based on research interests, academic qualifications, and faculty recommendation(s).