Deadlines
Application will be open on December 15, 2024.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early!
Deadline (Round 1) – February 1, 2025
Deadline (Round 2, subject to availability) – March 15, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Demonstrated interest and passion for active participation in ongoing research projects.
Preference will be given to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Must be pursuing a major in a STEM field (preferred majors include Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines).
Must have completed at least 30 credit hours (equivalent to freshman year) by the end of Spring 2026.
Must not graduate before December 2026.
Exceptions to the above (excluding the graduation and residency requirements) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Application Packet Requirements
CV/Resume
Unofficial Transcript(s)
Both Purdue students and external applicants MUST upload most recent unofficial college transcripts.
Personal Statement (minimum 500 words)
What do you hope to gain from this experience, and what is/are your objective(s) in participating in a research program?
What are your career plans after completing your undergraduate degree?
Describe any previous or current research experience.
Describe your research area(s) of interests within your field/major.
Provide any other relevant information (student organizations, leadership, employment, honors, awards, etc.) that will help the selection committee in their decision.
Up to Two (2) Recommendation Letters (one letter at a minimum)
Recommendations should be provided by a professor or supervisor under whom you have studied, taught, worked and/or conducted undergraduate research. Your recommenders should be able to provide insight into your ability, potential and qualifications to succeed in a summer research program.
Completed Application in this LINK (TBA) in NSF ETAP (Education and Training Application) system.
Review and Selection
All completed application packets will be carefully reviewed by the REU program directors and mentors.