Now Offering GCSP-REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) for Fall and Spring!!
Are you interested in undergraduate research opportunities to solve one of the Grand Challenges of engineering? This research experience for undergraduates (GCSP-REU) is a funded semester long program (Fall or Spring ) hosted by the NC State University College of Engineering – Office of Academic Affairs.
The GCSP-REU program is aimed at providing high-quality research experience along with strong research mentoring support to help Grand Challenges Scholars navigate the research experience and develop research skills and confidence during the process. Selected GCSP participants who meet all deadlines and requirements will receive a $3,000 stipend for program participation for either Fall or Spring semesters.
Eligibility Requirement for Fall or Spring
For Grand Challenges applicants and active scholars who are have an research mentor and are interested in receiving a paid stipend for the Fall or Spring research experience for undergraduates (REU).
For Fall GCSP-REU, please apply HERE by August 1, 11:59PM.
For Spring REU, please apply HERE by December 1, 11:59PM.
Priorities are given to scholars who have not received any prior GCSP-REU funding and who have identified and secured a research mentor for the semester! All applicants will be notified of the award decision by the census date.
Summer GCSP-REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates)
Attention: We no longer are accepting applications for Summer 2025. If you applied by the deadline, you will hear of our decision by April 7th. Please note that the duration of this 10-week program is May 19-July 25, 2025 and requires your in-person attendance to our weekly Friday meetings scheduled 12-1:30PM.
Are you interested in undergraduate research opportunities to solve one of the Grand Challenges of engineering? This research experience for undergraduates (REU) is a funded 10-week program hosted by the NC State University College of Engineering – Office of Academic Affairs.
The GCSP-REU program is aimed at providing high-quality research experience along with strong research mentoring support to help Grand Challenges Scholars navigate the summer research experience and develop research skills and confidence during the process. Selected GCSP participants who meet all deadlines and requirements will receive a $6,000 stipend for program participation.
Eligibility Requirement for Summer
For Grand Challenges applicants and current scholars only who are interested in receiving a paid 10-week summer research experience for undergraduates (REU), apply HERE no later than March 2nd, . Scholars will be notified of the award decision by April 7th.
Fall, Spring, or Summer 2025 GCSP-REU Application
The Office of Undergraduate Research welcomes students and faculty/staff to meet with (or email) OUR staff and student ambassadors with research-related questions or concerns!
Program Dates and Deadlines
Applications are now open for the Fall, Spring and Summer REU Program. The research program will be in person with a REQUIRED weekly in person meetings with GCSP-REU cohort.
For any questions regarding the summer REU program, please contact obdavis@ncsu.edu.