About the Program

Summer Undergraduate Research at the University of Kansas

Since 1988, the KU Chemistry Department has hosted a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF).  Our NSF REU site award provides support for 10 students from US colleges and universities to engage in 10 weeks of full-time research along with educational and professional development activities. 

The research projects have been carefully planned to be tangible and appropriate for an undergraduate researcher. The cohort experiences include a variety of professional and social group activities that will contribute to each participant’s personal and professional growth. The students benefit from the highly collaborative research environment at KU, state-of-the-art facilities, an extensive orientation program to facilitate their acclimation to the University and initiation of research.

Close interaction of the participants with their faculty and graduate student and/or postdoctoral mentors provides high-quality guidance and feedback throughout the program and beyond. In addition, the students develop important skills for presenting their research accomplishments. See more about Career Enhancement.

The University of Kansas is an equal opportunity institution.