About UR2PhD:
The UR2PhD Program is an initiative run by the Computing Research Association (CRA) that intends to increase the number of students pursuing doctoral study in CISE programs.
Funding and Eligibility:
This application is for students who are applying for funding to support a research experience for undergraduates (REU). Funding is limited to students who have successfully completed the UR2PhD Undergraduate Research Training Course.
All participants who apply for and receive funding must agree to abide by CRA's Code of Conduct (https://cra.org/code-of-conduct).
NOTE: While the UR2PhD program is open to all students at North American institutions of higher education, funding is limited. Priority for financial support is given to domestic students (citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its territories, Canada, and Mexico), so funding opportunities for non-domestic students are especially limited.
Timeline:
Our team is no longer considering applications for the summer of 2025.
Students who would like to be considered for full academic year funding (2025-2026) or partial academic funding (fall 2025) should apply by apply by Monday, September 1, 2025.
Students who would like to be considered for partial academic funding (spring 2026) should apply by Friday, January 16, 2026.
Students who would like to be considered for summer 2026 REU funding should apply by Friday, May 1, 2026.
Questions?
Any questions about this form or the UR2PhD can be sent to the UR2PhD Leadership Team at: ur2phd_staff@cra.org with the subject line: "UR2PhD - REU Funding Application"