Citizenship
Because the program is funded by the National Science Foundation, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Robotics Pioneers REU
A summer of ambitious research, practical discovery, and preparation for what comes next.
Research experience for undergraduates
Ten weeks that can shape what comes next.
The NSF-funded Robotics Pioneers program brings non-BYU undergraduates to Provo to participate in real-world robotics research.
Participants work alongside faculty and research teams on projects ranging from underwater autonomy and aerial mapping to multi-robot systems and soft robotics for extreme environments.
Program dates
May 11 – July 17, 2026
Stipend
$7,000 plus support
Location
BYU · Provo, Utah
What participants receive
Support for serious exploration.
- $7,000 salary stipend for the 10-week program
- An additional settling-in stipend to help with housing and initial costs
- Potential travel funding to present research at a regional or national conference
Application details
Prepare your application.
Applications for the 2026 cohort were due February 9, 2026. The application includes:
- Your overall and major GPA
- A digital transcript; an official transcript is not required
- Your top four advisor or project-area choices and why they interest you
- Short responses about your academic goals, interest in BYU, and contribution to a collaborative cohort
- A one-page résumé
- Contact information for at least two references
2026 timeline
February 9, 2026
Applications due
February
Zoom interviews
Late February
Recommendation letters due
Mid-March
First offers sent
End of March
Initial decisions requested
April
Additional offers sent as needed
Eligibility
Who can participate?
Academic level
Applicants must be enrolled as undergraduates at an accredited U.S. college or university with at least one semester remaining after the program.
Visiting student requirements
Admitted participants must qualify as BYU visiting students, including a minimum 2.5 GPA, enrollment in research credit, and completion of required interviews.
BYU Honor Code
Participants agree to BYU's Code of Conduct and Honor Code. Students of all faiths, as well as students who do not associate with a religion, are welcome to apply.