Math REU at Kent State University

June 1 - July 24, 2026






Contact

Jenya Soprunova
esopruno [at] kent.edu
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Kent State University will run an NSF-funded REU program from June 1 through July 24, 2026. Students will work on projects arising naturally in our faculty's research. The emphasis of the program is on independent work under close supervision of the project advisor.

Eligibility

To be eligible you must
  • Be a US citizen or a permanent resident (Note: We will not be able to accept international students even if they pay for their housing.)
  • Be an undergraduate student prior to the program start
  • Not graduate by September 2026

    • Stipend, Room, and Travel

    The students will receive $5,600 toward stipend and expenses. We will provide free on-campus housing and will pay up to $400 for travel expenses.

    Selection Criteria

    For our Summer 2026 program, we will select nine participants based on their completed coursework and grades, the list of courses they plan to take in the spring semester, a letter of recommendation from a faculty member familiar with their work, and a personal statement. We expect applicants to have completed a calculus sequence, a linear algebra course, and at least one advanced upper-division mathematics course (e.g., abstract algebra or analysis).

    Many undergraduate students already have this background or a similar one after their freshman year, and we encourage them to apply. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. We encourage participation by underrepresented groups but will not give preference based on race, ethnicity, or gender.