UR2PhD - REU Funding - Student Application Form

REU Funding - Student Application
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 one of the following:
- UR2PhD Undergraduate Research Training Course,
- UR2PhD Pre-Research Experience Course,
- UCSD Early Research Scholars Program
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.

UR2PhD can support a maximum of 5 students per insitution.

Application Expectations:

Using AI to draft responses to application questions is not allowed. Please note that use of large language models (LLMs) to generate, edit, or revise responses to any of the application questions will disqualify your application. Responses must reflect the personal experience and knowledge of the applicant.

Timeline:

Applications for Summer 2026 REUs will be accepted through February 28, 2026. We plan to begin reviewing applications in early March and begin making funding decisions on or around March 16, 2026. Please do not contact us prior to this date seeking a funding decision about your application.

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"

Faculty Mentor Information
Faculty Mentor Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Institution*
Please type institution name in its entirety. Example: "University of California, Riverside" or "University of North Texas"

REU Expectations and Agreements

Funding Expectations:

Students who receive REU funding will be responsible for completing several "milestones" in order to recieve their stipend(s).

UR2PhD-REU awards are not for qualified tuition and related expenses but instead represent compensation for research services rendered as a condition of receiving the grant. They are reportable as gross income, but not as wages. I understand and agree that by participating in the UR2PhD-REU program, I am considered an independent contractor and that the CRA may be required to withhold taxes for payments to certain nonresident aliens / non-US persons. Some nonresident aliens / non-US persons may be subject to mandatory tax withholding by the IRS.

Anticipated Stipend Schedule and Requirements:

Stipends will be split into four payments, amounting to a total of $8,000 (full = 400 hours). REUs proposing fewer hours, if approved, would have the stipend amount reduced accordingly.

NOTE: "Milestones" must be complete in order to recieve the stipend(s).

Stipend Amount	Materials Required to Process Stipend
$1,500	To receive the first stipend, students must: Sign and return the Letter of Agreement / Independent Contractor’s Agreement (ICA) Agree to CRA's Code of Conduct Participate in the student webinar / onboarding session Join the Canvas course Set-up the research journal Complete the Pre-REU survey Submit relevant tax documentation (W-9 / W-8BEN and Direct Deposit)
$2,000	To receive the second stipend, students must: Actively participate in their REU Submit their research journal reflections for first 120 hours of work Have their mentor submit the faculty mentor reflection
$2,000	To receive the third stipend, students must: Actively participate in their REU Submit their research journal reflections for second 160 hours of work
$2,500	To receive the fourth stipend, students must: Actively participate in their REU Submit research journal reflections for final 120 hours of work Submit a final research report Complete post-REU survey Have their mentor submit the faculty mentor reflection (Optional) Create a poster

Do you understand and agree to the expectations outlined above?*

Yes, I understand the requirements for each stipend payment, and am willing to follow the expectations.No, I do not agree to following the expectations outlined.
To participate in this funding program, I understand that I must meet eligibility requirements, which include: being an undergraduate, having participated in UR2PhD, and not having other funding sources for this work. Can you certify that you meet eligibility criteria?

Yes, I meet the eligibility criteria for this funding program.I meet some but not all of the eligibility criteria for this funding program, but would still like to be considered for funding.Other
All participants who apply for and receive funding must agree to abide by CRA's Code of Conduct (https://cra.org/code-of-conduct). Please sign below to indicate you have reviewed the and agree to the code of conduct. *

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REU Funding - Student Application

About UR2PhD:

Funding and Eligibility:

Application Expectations:

Timeline:

Funding Expectations:

Anticipated Stipend Schedule and Requirements: