This program funds site-based undergraduate research experiences in astronomy, encouraging proposals with coherent intellectual themes. It supports interdisciplinary projects predominantly focused on astronomy and allows for non-academic sites with prior approval. Awards typically span 3 years, with extensions up to 5 years possible for existing sites. Applicants must submit through the NSF-wide REU solicitation selecting the astronomy unit and coordinate with the program officer for research involving federal labs.
Eligibility criteria are not specified in the solicitation. Applicants should submit proposals through the NSF-wide REU solicitation selecting the astronomy unit.
