Summer REU at Univ. of Virginia
Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Multi-Scale Systems Bioengineering and Biomedical Data Sciences at the University of Virginia
Students will be matched with faculty mentors for a 10-week research project, culminating in a paper and public symposium. All students will participate in collaborative, hands-on, and closely mentored projects in the areas of: 1) Molecular Pathways and Cellular Modeling and 2) Tissue-/Organ-/Population-Level Modeling, which will immerse them in a combination of experimentation and computational analyses. The program will also provide students with career advising, grounding in research ethics, training in scientific communication, and ongoing mentorship after completion of the program.
Application Portal: https://etap.nsf.gov/award/8187/opportunity/11191
Due April 30
Highlights:
- $7000 stipend for 10-week research program
- Partial reimbursement of travel costs to and from Charlottesville, VA
- Convenient on-campus housing, food allowance, and dining plan at local restaurants
- Introductory “boot camp” short course on systems bioengineering modeling basics
- Weekly workshops on ethics and professional development
- Presentation at our Summer Research Symposium at the end of the program
- Partial travel funds to present at the fall BMES 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA
Program Dates: May 26 – August 2, 2025
Eligibility Requirements and Application:
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and be available for the duration of the 10-week program. Students who are enrolled in a science, mathematics, or engineering-based curriculum that includes introductory biology, chemistry, and calculus are especially encouraged to apply. Experience in programming is recommended, but not required.