Entry ID: PR-43501
The SAO/NSF Solar REU Program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in solar physics, focusing on a variety of topics related to the Sun and its impact on the solar system. Participants are mentored by scientists from the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, which is part of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. The research projects typically involve observational data analysis, numerical simulations, and theoretical modeling related to solar phenomena such as solar flares, sunspots, solar wind, and coronal mass ejections (CMEs).
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a part-time or full-time undergraduate enrolled in a degree-granting program (associate's or bachelor's) at an accredited college or university either currently or starting in the fall term of 2026
- Must not have graduated before the end of the REU program (August 7, 2026) unless starting a new undergraduate-level degree-granting program (associate's or bachelor's) in the fall term of 2026
- Must not have been enrolled in a graduate-level degree-granting program (certificate, master's, or doctorate) at any point prior to the start of the program
- Must be 18 years of age or older by the start of the program (June 1, 2026)
- Must be a US citizen, US national, or US permanent resident (green card holder)
- Must not be enrolled at Harvard University either currently or starting in the fall term of 2026
For thorough eligibility and selection information, visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.
