Sponsored by the Dean, the USF Office of Undergraduate Research, and the Faculty Mentors, the Research Experience for Undergraduates Program offers a limited number (depending on the availability of funds) of Engineering Undergraduate Research Fellowships. Participants will be paid $8 per hour for 10 hours maximum per week, by the CoE-REU program. Students are expected to volunteer for a limited time before being enrolled in the program. This volunteering period serves to establish a track record with the advising faculty, and the identification of an interesting research project.

Our aim is to offer an exciting research experience to as many students as possible.

An alternative way to participate in research projects as an Undergraduate Research Assistant is offered through new elective “Undergraduate Research” courses offered by several of the College’s Departments. Students choosing to take such a course need to find Faculty Mentors before enrolling. Participating students are expected to participate in the research projects conducted in the Faculty Mentor’s laboratory. These courses allow variable credit hours (1-3) to suit the student’s availability. The students will not be funded through Engineering Undergraduate Research Fellowships while taking this course. Taking this course can be used to substitute the volunteering period before a fellowship can be awarded (see “Application” page).

The deliverables expected from Undergraduate Research course participants are to be defined by the Faculty Advisors. Suggested minimum: Same as for fellowship students.