Student Offer

All official student offers for Summer 2026 will be sent by individual Engineering REU programs at the University of Florida. REU offers can vary by program, but a typical offer may include:

  • 10-week summer undergraduate research internship beginning May 23, 2026
  • ~$5,000 – $7,000 student stipend
  • Travel costs to Gainesville, FL
    • Round-trip airfare
    • Mileage/summer parking pass for participants who drive to UF
  • Opportunity to work directly with one assigned faculty mentor on a unique undergraduate research program
  • Assigned Ph.D. student mentor and/or Postdoc student mentor
  • Workshops, Seminars, potential departmental/College academic enrichment activities, etc.
    • Note: Students should not enroll in any classes while participating in SURF-REU programs at UF. Your time will be fully committed to research and the above activities
  • Optional Social Events and Activities
  • Fall 2027 (or beyond) University of Florida Ph.D. Application Fee Waiver
    • All 2026 SURF-REU participants are encouraged to apply to the Ph.D. at UF beginning with the Fall 2027 term, as some programs offer priority Ph.D. admission consideration to successful SURF-REU participants