Professional Development & Resources
The MAA’s National Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program (NREUP) offers grants for mathematical sciences faculty to host summer research programs on their campuses. NREUP aims to increase undergraduate completion rates and encourage students to pursue graduate studies by involving them in research after their sophomore year. This program targets students at a pivotal stage in their academic journey.
NREUP supports programs that help students build strong connections with faculty mentors and equip them with the tools and support they need to thrive. Competitive proposals will ensure that the students invited to participate will contribute to increasing STEM degree attainment, graduate study in the mathematical sciences, and/or preparing the STEM workforce for the future in ways that might not be accomplished without the intervention provided by this program.
Since its inception in 2003, the MAA has facilitated the recruitment and mentorship of undergraduate research students through NREUP. The program began with a pilot funded by the National Security Agency (NSA), serving eight students at three sites. Over the years, NREUP has evolved into a comprehensive program. Past support has been provided by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), National Security Agency (NSA), the Moody’s Foundation, and the Mathematical Association of America (MAA).
Funding Details
- Applicants may request up to $35,000, including indirect costs.
- Applicants may request stipends up to $5,500 for faculty or other project leads.
- Applicants may request student support including:
- at least a $4,500 stipend per student
- up to $2,000 per student for room and board
- Applicants must budget for at least four students to be supported.
Indirect Costs
- Applicants may budget indirect costs consistent with their Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) from the federal government, provided the total does not exceed $35,000. Applicants must include their NICRA Letter as supporting documentation in the application. If Applicants do not have a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement with a federal agency, they may use a de minimus rate of 15%.
- Please note that indirect costs cannot be applied to participant support costs. .
- Please note that the award ceiling of $35,000 is inclusive of both direct and indirect costs.
Who May Apply
- Applications are accepted from faculty or staff at U.S. (and U.S. territories) colleges, universities, or nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status.
- Students may not apply; however, they can discuss this opportunity with their mathematics faculty to see if they would be interested in leading an NREUP.
Call for Proposals
The application portal is now open!
Applications are due by March 3, 2025 by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Applications are accepted from institutions / faculty. You can discuss this opportunity with your mathematics faculty and see if they would be interested in submitting a proposal and leading this research project.
Students do not have to attend the host university. This is at the discretion of the project lead. If a student wishes to participate in an NREUP, he/she should consult any faculty member in the department who may be interested in designing and operating a research program to apply and host through that institution. If no faculty member applies or is awarded a program, the student may contact the director of another university’s program that is local or closest to their location asking to participate. NREUP will not cover long-distance travel for students to join a program.
This is not a requirement. It is meant to allow directors to accept students with less experience than might be required at a “typical” REU site.
Any student with sufficient background in mathematics is welcome to participate in the program. These students should be expected to do and not simply use mathematics during the program.
Indirect costs may be included following the guidelines above. If the applicant’s institution is not requesting payment of indirect costs from this grant, then an applicant may choose to submit a proposal without indirect costs.
Application Portal Help
Applications must be submitted through AmpliFund, our online application portal.
→ You may download the Application Form from the portal at any time to review offline.
→ Create a free account to begin your application.
→ Make sure you complete all required sections and hit Submit before the deadline (note the timezone).