Frontiers in Science

University of Houston

Program overview

Undergraduate STEM students from eligible institutions who are interested in theoretical biological physics, computational biophysics, and hands-on research. No prior biological physics experience is required.

Eligibility

Must be currently enrolled at one of the listed institutions: Bunker Hill Community College, Houston Community College, Lone Star Community College, Prairie View A&M University, Texas Southern University, Roxbury Community College, Sam Houston State University, University of Houston, UH-Clear Lake, or UH-Downtown. Open to undergraduates in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related departments. No prior Biological Physics experience required. Applicants with limited programming experience may be asked to take a free online programming course before the REU and join an in-person workshop before the program begins. · No citizenship requirement stated; international students traveling to Boston may need to complete additional paperwork related to their visa.

Key details

Organization
University of Houston
Type
Summer Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (REU)
Location
Houston, TX; Boston, MA; Madison, WI
Format
remote
Application deadline
March 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM (EXTENDED)
Compensation
Stipend available
Time commitment
10-week summer program; at least 300 hours of research; regular in-person participation; no simultaneous summer courses, other employment during normal work hours, or another internship/research opportunity.

How to apply

Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.

Official program page