[UG] NSF REU: Smart Cities at UNLV

The following announcement is from [Smart Cities REU]. Please contact them directly if you have any questions.

We are excited to announce another year of our Smart Cities REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates): Smart Cities program focusing on intelligent transportation systems (ITS), automated vehicles (AV), and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Applications are open now through February 22, 2026 at our website:

https://smartcities.sites.unlv.edu/

Here is a summary of the program’s features:

• 10-week research program: May 28 – July 31, 2026.
• Participants receive a $7,000 stipend, travel reimbursement, and on-campus housing.
• Participants are mentored by a UNLV faculty member in the Electrical and Computer Engineering or Computer Science Department.
• Participants will conduct research to address the challenges of building intelligent, safe, and secure Smart Cities with a focus on mobility.
• Participants engage in co-curricular activities with their cohort such as workshops on writing academic papers and presenting research.

Logistics:

• Application deadline: February 22, 2026 (see the website: https://smartcities.sites.unlv.edu/).
• Notification: March 27, 2026 (students will be notified whether they were accepted into the program).
• Program dates: May 28 – July 31, 2026.

We look forward to receiving applications, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us at: smartcities@unlv.edu.

 

For More Information and to Apply

Visit the UNLV Smart Cities REU Website: https://smartcities.sites.unlv.edu/

 

Best,

Brendan Morris, Ph.D.

UNLV Smart Cities REU Program Director

brendan.morris@unlv.edu

https://smartcities.sites.unlv.edu/

Published on January 27th, 2026Last updated on January 27th, 2026