How much funding does BTI & Cornell Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) provide?

BTI & Cornell Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) provides $7,000 stipend + $850 meals + up to $700 travel + campus housing in funding.

When is the deadline for BTI & Cornell Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for BTI & Cornell Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)?

Eligible applicants: Individuals. Geography: New York.

BTI & Cornell Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research Inc

Foundation Annual STEM Education Grants Academic Enrichment Grants

Funding Amount

$7,000 stipend + $850 meals + up to $700 travel + campus housing

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: September 2026

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Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Individuals

Geography

New York

Overview

NSF- & USDA-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (Plant Genome REU and Programmable Plant Systems REU) at Boyce Thompson Institute & Cornell (Ithaca NY). 2026 program June 2 - Aug 7, 2026. Compensation: $7,000 stipend, $850 meal allowance, up to $700 travel assistance, and fully-funded group housing on the Cornell campus. Eligibility: US citizens/permanent residents, currently-enrolled undergraduates (not yet holding a bachelor's by program start), 18+ by start. Apply via ETAP (may apply to both REUs).

How to Apply

Apply on ETAP (may submit to both the Plant Genome REU and Programmable Plant Systems REU). Eligibility: US citizen/permanent resident, enrolled undergraduate (no bachelor's yet), 18+ by June 2 2026. Provides stipend, meals, travel, and Cornell campus housing for the full ~10-week program.

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What Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 7
Total given: $587K
Median grant: $41K
Range: $6,010–$197K

34% of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: Pennsylvania 34%, New York 34%, Arizona 17%. Top recipient cities: Philadelphia, PA; Ithaca, NY; Tucson, AZ.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.