NSF REU
Summer Research Opportunity
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
in Digital Twins of Road Infrastructure
May 18 – July 26, 2026
8 Weeks in the U.S. + 2 Weeks Abroad
Program Summary
This program offers U.S. undergraduate students a 10-week hands-on research experience (8 weeks in the U.S. and 2 weeks in the U.K.) in digital twins for road infrastructure. Participants will receive specialized training and conduct cutting-edge research on Digital Roads under the joint mentorship of U.S. faculty and graduate students, together with leading scholars from the University of Cambridge, U.K. The program cultivates cross-disciplinary expertise and international competencies within a uniquely integrated domestic and global research setting.
Important Dates
- Review starts: Jan. 15, 2026
- Program begins: May 18, 2026
- Program ends: July 26, 2026
Benefits
- 10-week stipend ($7,000)
- Meal & housing subsistence ($5,263)
- Airfare support for U.K. travel ($1,400)
- Build skills in AI, ML, IoT sensing, and infrastructure management
- Hands-on research in civil engineering, data science, and digital innovation
- Mentorship from U.S. faculty and U.K. scholars
- Cross-cultural experience in the U.S. and U.K.
Who Can Apply
- U.S. undergraduates in Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or related majors
- U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents
- Minimum GPA 3.0
How to Apply
- Submit electronic application on NSF ETAP: Apply Here
- A most recent unofficial transcript
- A resume/CV
- A 500-word personal statement (career goals and reasons for participating)
- One reference letter from a faculty member who can assess your ability