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2026 EEC Grantees Conference REU/RET Site Participant Nomination Form

Thank you for nominating one of your REU and/or RET site participants to participate in the 2026 NSF EEC Grantees Conference. Selected nominees (up to 10 REU and 10 RET) will receive a travel stipend to attend the conference free of charge and have the opportunity to present a poster showcasing their work and accomplishments related to their REU/RET project.

Nominations are due by May 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM, ET. Each PI may nominate one REU and one RET individual.

If your nominee is selected to participate in the conference, you will be asked to serve as an ambassador PI at the event, helping them navigate the conference and enhancing their overall experience.
1.PI Contact Information(Required.)
2.Nominee Contact Information(Required.)
3.Please indicate if this submission is related to an REU or RET program.(Required.)
4.Please paste your letter of recommendation below. Your letter should be no more than 500 words and include the following information:
  1. Details of site participation (e.g., duration, responsibilities)
  2. Demonstrated commitment to REU/RET (e.g. skills or qualities displayed during work, work ethic, specific ways nominee has contributed to your research)
  3. How your nominee will benefit from participating in this conference
  4. Anything else you feel worth noting (e.g. distinguishing characteristics)
(Required.)
5.Please paste your nominee's personal statement below. This statement should be no more than 500 words and include the following information:
  1. How REU/RET participation has impacted their career goals
  2. How they will benefit from attending this conference
  3. Relevant information illustrating their commitment to REU/RET
  4. Characteristics that may distinguish them from other nominees
(Required.)