We are excited to continue the Summer REU Site under the NSF Grant titled “Advancing high-performance computing opportunities in undergraduate research at UW-Eau Claire to meet challenges of multidisciplinary computational science” in 2026. Through this grant, we are able to host 10 different undergraduate students for a 9-week program each summer from 2025 to 2027.

The Summer 2026 program will take place from Monday, June 8 to Friday, August 7, 2026. Applications are due Monday, March 2, 2026.

Be part of fascinating research projects

The REU site at UWEC will provide a comprehensive research experience in high-performance computing and its importance in several research domains. Students will get an opportunity to conduct research in any of the research topics mentioned below:

• Bioinformatics: Understanding Evolutionary Phenomena with sequence analysis.
• Computer Science: Machine and deep learning and computer vision
• Chemistry and Biochemistry: Quantum chemical simulation and multiscale modeling
• Geography and Anthropology: Multi-modal fusing of geospatial data for environmental monitoring
• Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering: Machine learning force fields and deep learning applications in superconducting wire assessment

Full descriptions for each of this summer's projects can be found on our projects list page.

Summer Projects List  Past Student Participants  Past Publications + Posters

Experience STEM at UW-Eau Claire

To inspire a diverse group of students to pursue a career in STEM, the REU program will include the following additional events:

• Workshops related to high-performance computing, computational science, ethics and responsible conduct of research, and laboratory safety.
• Seminars in topics such as undergraduate research, scientific writing, career planning and diversity.
• Guest speaker presentations and field trips.
• Social events.

Participants in this REU program will receive a stipend ($6,300). Food and housing will be provided by UW Eau Claire Housing, and there is no cost to the participants. All field trips will be arranged for the student participants. Students will be given a $600 travel allowance for attending the program.

Ready to apply?

Program dates and application deadlines

Summer 2026 program dates: June 8 – August 7, 2026
Application deadline: March 2, 2026
Decision notification: April 2026 (Notification letters will be sent out to applicants.)

Program eligibility

To be eligible for the NSF-REU program, you must

1. Be enrolled as a full-time student in a STEM program at least for August 2026.
2. Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
3. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in your current institution by January 2026.

Application information

To complete the 2026 REU application, you must fill out the application form through NSF-ETAP. The process will include:

• Personal Statement
• CV/Resume
• Transcripts
• One Letter of Reference
• Research topic selection

Apply now!

Apply for the 2026 REU program (NSF-ETAP)