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 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.

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:

Our team will review applications on a rolling basis as necessary. Given that many students are deadline oriented, we've outlined application deadlines below. Timelines may change due to funding availability.

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"

Faculty Mentor Information
Faculty Mentor Name*

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Email*
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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).

Stipends are not for qualified tuition and related expenses, but instead represent compensation for participation and services rendered as a condition of participating in the UR2PhD program. Stipends are reportable as gross income, but not as wages. By accepting this role and participating in the UR2PhD program, independent contractors recognize that CRA is not required to withhold any taxes, and no such withholding shall be done. CRA will issue 1099’s to independent contractors. It is the responsibility of each recipient to properly report the award as taxable income on their tax return for the year in which it was received.

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 weeks 1-3
$2,000	To receive the third stipend, students must: Actively participate in their REU Submit their research journal reflections for weeks 4-7
$2,500	To receive the fourth stipend, students must: Actively participate in their REU Submit research journal reflections for weeks 8-10 Submit a final research report Complete post-REU survey (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.
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REU Funding - Student Application

About UR2PhD:

Funding and Eligibility:

Application Expectations:

Timeline:

Funding Expectations:

Anticipated Stipend Schedule and Requirements: