# REU Site - Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Biochemistry

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · Texas A&M AgriLife Research (TX) · $511,217

## Abstract

This REU Site award to Texas A&M University, located in College Station, TX, will support the training of 11 students for 10 weeks during the summers of 2025-2027. The program will expose participants to research into the molecular and cellular basis of life, which is the backbone of biomedical research and has many applications in chemical industries. Participants can choose among research laboratories focusing on drug discovery, enzymology, gene regulation, plant biochemistry and genetics, cell biology, microbiology, quantitative biology, or structural biology. In addition to acquiring specialized knowledge and technical skills within a research laboratory, participants will learn about a wide range of topics and approaches in biochemistry through an introductory lab experience, facilities tours, and group discussions. Exposing students to the breadth of biochemistry research will enable them to make informed decisions about specializing in a subfield of biochemistry and prepare them for graduate school and careers in scientific research. Students will learn how research is conducted, and many will present the results of their work at scientific conferences. Assessment of the program will be done through surveys that evaluate the development of scientific skills, interest in research careers, and entrance into graduate school or science-related careers after graduation. Students should apply to the REU site using NSF ETAP (Education and Training Application: https://etap.ns

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2447897
- **Awardee organization:** Texas A&M AgriLife Research (TX)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** KU3DCFJJTVN3
- **PI:** Margaret E Glasner
- **Primary program:** 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** REU SITE-Res Exp for Ugrd Site
- **Estimated total:** $511,217
- **Funds obligated:** $511,217
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 06/01/2025 → 05/31/2028

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2447897

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2447897, REU Site - Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Biochemistry. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-07 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2447897. Licensed CC0.

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