NSF REU Biological Discovery in Woods Hole

Course/Program Dates: TBD
Application due date:
Mar 10, 2025

Priority Deadline is February 15, 2025.

We are pleased to announce that the NSF-REU program has been renewed through the summer of 2027. The applications will be open for summer 2025 on December 1, 2024. Please check back on this page for additional information and the application link at that time.

() invites undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing careers in the life sciences to apply to the NSF REU Biological Discovery in Woods Hole Program.

Faculty with expertise in molecular and cell biology, neurobiology & behavior, physiology, developmental biology, and evolutionary biology will guide ten highly motivated undergraduate students in this National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSFREU) program.

Each undergraduate student will be placed in the laboratory of an research scientist and fully participate in all laboratory exercises and activities. The program will provide a stipend and room and board for the duration of the program. Students from small colleges or from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.  

Please read the entire Program Details and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) before contacting with questions. Research Mentor Details can be found on the Mentors and Projects page. Any questions not covered in the Program Details and/or FAQs must be sent to NSFREU@.EDU. Please do not contact the education office at as that will only delay any response. Please Note: All application materials must be uploaded electronically.