Join the CURB Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, where we aim to advance electro-biomanufacturing technologies that will revolutionize U.S. industry and reduce CO2 emissions.
We are seeking students to engage in research across various disciplines, including:
- electrocatalysis
- synthetic biology (strain development, metabolic engineering and protein engineering)
- bioprocessing
- economics
- machine learning
- political science
We look forward to welcoming you to the CURB Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program and supporting your research journey.
About the program
Choose the location that works best with your schedule.
May 26 – July 31, 2026 | Washington University in St. Louis
May 26 – July 31, 2026 | Texas A&M University
June 8 – August 14, 2026 | University of Delaware
Our professional development is designed to provide you with hands-on research experience and experimentation, equipping you for future careers in industry, academia and government.
Enjoy working alongside current graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, peers and faculty mentors.
Throughout the program you’ll participate in research seminars and center-wide discussions all while earning a competitive summer stipend of *$6,000+.
At the end of the program, all participants will have the opportunity to present their work in the form of a poster at an interdisciplinary research symposium.
*Stipends are determined by placement location and is adjusted to regional cost of living. Limited campus housing supplements will be provided for external applicants on a need basis.
