Meet the 2026 Undergraduate Research Program Participants
PROGRAM DATES: May 17 - July 23, 2027
Applications will be due February 15, 2027 (application portal not yet open)
"The REU Program at Blandy gives you the opportunity to interact with professors, graduate students, and stakeholders in an environment that few other institutions can offer, all while providing resources and workshops that set you up for long-term success in science." -Matt, REU 2017. Click to read more from our alumni.
Overview and Application
Since 1992 Blandy has provided Undergraduate Research Fellowships to students interested in ecology and environmental science. Learn more about the program format, schedule, and application process here.
Research
Our program exposes students to a diversity of research projects that collectively illustrate the ecology of modern multifunctional landscapes and provides training and mentoring designed to help students succeed in their future careers. Click here for more about research at Blandy, including a database of past REU projects and a list of potential projects and mentors for students.
Life at Blandy
Be a part of the summer research community at Blandy Experimental Farm. Learn more about accommodations, nearby amenities, and activities and excursions available to REU students.
History versus our present-day values
The land where Blandy Experimental Farm sits was part of a plantation where Black people were enslaved prior to the Civil War. One wing of the building that REU students reside in today was a barracks for enslaved people. Click here to learn about this history and our values and commitment.