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Program Overview
This 9-week Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill immerses students in cutting-edge research at the intersection of networks, distributed systems, machine learning, cybersecurity, and emerging cyberinfrastructure applications. Leveraging the NSF FABRIC research instrument—a nationwide testbed for advanced networking and systems research—students gain hands-on experience with technologies such as in-band telemetry, P4 and FPGA-based networking, ML-driven cybersecurity, TCP congestion control, AI-assisted medical imaging, and federated learning.
Each year, eight undergraduate students participate in multidisciplinary research guided by faculty, researchers, and peer mentors. The program includes a structured curriculum with technical training and professional development to support both research success and future career growth.
Our REU Site program is structured in two phases:
Core Phase (3 weeks): Students engage in workshops, tutorials, and team-building activities to build foundational knowledge and get introduced to the FABRIC testbed.
Research Phase (6–7 weeks): Students work closely with assigned research mentors on hands-on projects. During this phase, mentors provide weekly check-ins, and the PI/co-PI team offers technical support and guidance. Students also have access to dedicated FABRIC staff and Slack channels for additional assistance. The phase concludes with student research presentations.
Here is a list of potential projects that this REU Site will offer to students.
Important Dates
Program Dates: May 25-July 24, 2026
Application Open: January 23, 2026
Application Close: April 10, 2026
Final Decisions: April 31, 2026
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