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About the Program
BYU’s Robotics Pioneers: Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) is a competitive, NSF-funded summer research internship designed for undergraduate students interested in robotics research. Beginning in Summer 2026, selected participants will travel to BYU’s campus in Provo, Utah, to engage in hands-on, real-world robotics research alongside faculty mentors and research teams.

The program’s mission is to develop accomplished, confident engineers and researchers who are innovators in the field of robotics. Participants will gain meaningful research experience that prepares them for graduate school and impactful careers in robotics and related fields.

What You’ll Do
Participants will work on cutting-edge robotics research projects focused on enabling robots to operate in extreme and challenging environments. Potential research areas include, but are not limited to:

Autonomous underwater robots for coral reef monitoring

Aerial drones for mapping chemical and radioactive hazards

Soft robotics for space and extraterrestrial applications

Additional interdisciplinary robotics projects across sensing, autonomy, and control

Students will collaborate closely with faculty mentors, graduate students, and peers while developing technical, research, and professional skills.

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience in advanced robotics research

Mentorship from faculty and graduate researchers

Preparation for graduate studies in engineering or robotics

Exposure to real-world, high-impact robotics applications

A supportive research-focused academic environment

Who Should Apply

Undergraduate students interested in robotics, engineering, or related STEM fields

Students considering graduate school or research-based careers

Motivated learners eager to contribute to innovative, real-world projects

Non-BYU students (BYU students are not eligible for this REU)

Program Details

Duration: 10 weeks (Summer 2026)

Location: On-campus at Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Funding: Provided through the National Science Foundation (stipend details available upon application)