Apply for Research Experiences for Undergraduates

Research Experiences for Undergraduates is a U.S. National Science Foundation grant providing between $5,000 and $500,000. The application deadline (2026-08-19) has passed.

How to apply for Research Experiences for Undergraduates

1. Confirm your organization is eligible for Research Experiences for Undergraduates from U.S. National Science Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to U.S. National Science Foundation before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Research Experiences for Undergraduates?

Research Experiences for Undergraduates is offered by U.S. National Science Foundation and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Research Experiences for Undergraduates provide?

Research Experiences for Undergraduates provides between $5K and $500K per award from U.S. National Science Foundation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Research Experiences for Undergraduates deadline?

The listed deadline for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (2026-08-19) has passed. Check with the funder, U.S. National Science Foundation, for a future cycle, and use FindGrants to find similar open grants you can apply to right now.

How do you apply for the Research Experiences for Undergraduates?

To apply for Research Experiences for Undergraduates, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from U.S. National Science Foundation.