Sustainability Opportunities for Agricultural Research (SOAR) - Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) Summer Program 2023

June 5 - August 11, 2023

The SOAR-REEU program provides summer undergraduate research opportunities in science and sustainable food systems research. The program will provide up to 10 full-time summer research positions to undergraduate students through the USDA-REEU program during the summer of 2023.

Who Can Apply:
This program is open to undergraduate students either majoring in a STEM or Agricultural Science field, or with a passion for plant science, food, and farming with significant science coursework in their program. All participants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or U.S. territories.

SOAR-REEU student participant stands in front of their poster.
Students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply, including (but not limited to):

Women
LGBTQIA
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latinx
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
Veteran of the US Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard
Persons with Disabilities
A Demonstrated Financial Need
First Generation College Students

We will begin reviewing applications on December 15, 2022. We will continue to accept applications until all positions have been filled, with no applications reviewed after Feb. 15th.

Learn more about costs here