Boulder Solar Alliance REU Program

Research Experience for Undergraduates

Boulder Solar Alliance 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 2026 BSA REU program are now open. **Deadline extended**
Apply here
This application includes a variety of questions, and some essay questions. We recommend reviewing the complete list of questions in advance on our FAQ page.
To be eligible for the BSA REU, you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, and enrolled as an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Fall 2026. All applications must be submitted by January 28th, 2026 (extended from original 1/21) to be considered.
 

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

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