CS Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
2026 Update: This year is our renewal year. We have submitted a proposal for renewing the HMC CS REU, and it is currently under NSF review. Depending on the outcome and timing of that process, we may or may not be able to run a summer 2026 REU. As soon as we know, we will update this page. Thank you!
About
The Harvey Mudd College Department of Computer Science is pleased to offer an exciting research experience for undergraduates site in computer science generous support of the National Science Foundation (NSF). The experience intends to balance intellectual challenge and development with the enjoyment that comes with immersion in a research environment.
The program is open to US citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in undergraduate degree programs. All qualifying students are welcome! Both we at HMC and the NSF invest in building diversity in CS. Both encourage members of groups traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary CS to apply. The program involves a total of 10 students working with faculty members at Harvey Mudd for 10 weeks over the summer. Students will receive a summer stipend, as well as on-campus housing and meals at no cost.
Program Structure
Eligibility
This is a federally-funded program and requires that student participants be:
- At least 18 years old by the start of the program date.
- A U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or its territories.
- A student in good standing at an undergraduate degree program who will not have graduated by the end of this REU program.
Program Dates
The program is a 10-week session starting in May until July. We recognize that some applicants may not have fully completed their spring term by our start date. If this is the case, please let us know and we will make every effort to accommodate you in our program. We have made this work for every such participant in the past-and there have been a good number of these cases.
Stipend and Support
All student participants who complete the 2025 program will receive a $6,800 REU stipend. The award also covers lodging on our campus for up to $2,240 for 70 days ($32/day rate), and allowable travel expenses to get to and from the REU program.
Summer 2025 REU Mentors and Projects
Our faculty mentors foster collaboration across disciplines, encouraging students to tackle complex, real-world problems that require innovative, cross-disciplinary approaches.
You can read more about last year’s projects by clicking here to our external site.
Contact
For general questions, please email Chelsey Calingo, ccalingo@g.hmc.edu.