4C-HBCU Research Experience for Undergraduates

Summer 2025 – Applications accepted soon

The 4C-HBCU Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), Readying next-generation Innovators, Scientists, and Engineers (RISE), is a summer opportunity for undergraduate students at our partner HBCUs — Elizabeth City State University, Johnson B. Smith University, and Norfolk State University — to gain valuable training in the center’s research on interdisciplinary sustainable technologies as well as build their professional network among the 12 institutions and 2 national laboratories. The REU will serve students interested in chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science. The students will attend the in-person all hands meeting and present their work. Participants will engage in original research guided by faculty mentors at UC Irvine, UC Davis, and University of Michigan. As part of the program, the REU students will attend presentations, workshops, and seminars related to career planning, industry, and applying to graduate school.

The 2025 program will run for 8 weeks starting Monday, June 16, 2025. REU participants must commit to the entire program period to be eligible. During this time, the participants will be supported by a $700/week stipend. Other program benefits include free housing, travel allowance, and access to research facilities.