Boulder Solar REU Program
The University of Colorado Boulder invites undergraduates to apply for a paid summer research experience for highly motivated students interested in solar and space physics. Students will come to Boulder, Colorado for 10 weeks to work on a research project with a mentor. The topic areas span the field of solar and space physics, from instrument hardware to data analysis to modeling of the Sun, the Sun-Earth system, the near-Earth environment, or the heliosphere.
Research Experience
The program kicks off with a week-long summer school focused on solar and space physics, followed by hands-on research in one of our participating laboratories. Students will engage in seminars and discussions, fostering collaboration with peers. By the end of the summer, you will present your research findings. For more details, explore our BSA Institutes and review our FAQs.
What can you contribute?
Since 2007, undergraduates have participated in research and contributed to the field of solar and space physics. You can view past student projects and achievements on our Past REU Summers page.
Applications for the 2025 BSA REU program are now closed.
Applications are closed and decisions have been sent regarding the 2025 program.
Due to the uncertainty in federal funding, the Boulder Solar Alliance REU program had to significantly shrink the size of our 2025 program. If you believe that scientific workforce development programs like this are important, we encourage you to contact your congressional representatives
Please do not call our office phones or admin staff. If you have questions, please email bouldersolarreu@lasp.colorado.edu
For other similar NSF REU programs, visit http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm