Summer REU for International students(computer science)

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SUMMARY

International students seeking Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) in Computer Science face significant challenges due to funding restrictions primarily from the National Science Foundation (NSF), which typically requires US citizenship. Effective strategies include directly contacting professors at universities to express interest in summer research opportunities. It is crucial to personalize outreach efforts rather than sending mass emails, as generic messages are often ignored by faculty members.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs)
  • Familiarity with the National Science Foundation (NSF) funding criteria
  • Knowledge of effective academic networking strategies
  • Basic email communication skills for professional outreach
NEXT STEPS
  • Research specific universities with summer research programs in Computer Science
  • Learn how to effectively craft personalized emails to professors
  • Explore alternative funding sources for international students in research
  • Investigate the application processes for internships that do not require US citizenship
USEFUL FOR

International students in Computer Science, academic advisors, and faculty members involved in research programs who are looking to understand the challenges and strategies for securing summer research opportunities.

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Dear all:
I am an international student in SUNY-University at buffalo. I browsed many websites, and tried my best to get info. about Summer REU available for international students in the field of Computer Science. But most the efforts are in vain. Almost all the programs are funded by NSF, and thus requiring a US citizenship. I will be very grateful if you could provide me with some info.! Thank you guys~
 
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You are almost certainly out of luck in regards to REUs and national-type internships because NSF does the bulk of the funding for these things. You may have better luck selecting professors to contact at universities and explaining you'd like to work with them for the summer. Note that it is your best interest to select them carefully. Sending out a mass-email to everyone and anyone is a surefire way to get no response. For some reason students love to do this to my professor and I promise you she hasn't ever read one of these emails, much less responded.
 

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