AIoT-Sys Application
The NSF-funded AIoT-Sys REU Program at UC Irvine offers an intensive summer research experience at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things. Students work closely with faculty mentors and present their work at the end of the program.
Program Information
- Dates: June 22 – August 14, 2026
- Location: UC Irvine (Irvine, CA)
- Commitment: Full-time (~35 hours/week) for 8 weeks; includes a 3-day bootcamp at the start
- Support: $700/week (total $5,600) + travel support up to $700 + housing/meals provided + IoT kit
- Deadline: March 29, 2026 (11:59 PM PT)
Eligibility
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident (International students are NOT eligible).
- Sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors enrolled at a U.S. 2-year or 4-year college/university.
- Majors in Computing, Engineering, or closely related STEM fields.
- GPA 3.0 or higher (or equivalent).
- Must be 18 years or older by the start of the program.
- No prior research experience required.
Why Apply?
Research Mentorship
Work closely with a faculty mentor and research group.
AI + IoT Skills
Hands-on work with sensing, edge AI, data, and systems.
Professional Growth
Bootcamp, mid-program check-in, and final poster/presentation.
Grad-School Prep
Structured research experience with portfolio-ready output.
2026 Program Timeline
- Late February 2026: Program Announcement
- March 29, 2026 (11:59 PM PT): Application deadline
- Early April 2026: Award notifications
- Late April 2026: Acceptance deadline
- June 22, 2026: Program begins (Bootcamp: first 3 days)
- Week 4: Mid-program check-in (short presentation)
- Week 8 (August 2026): Final poster & presentations
- August 14, 2026: Program ends
How to Apply
Selection is competitive and based on program fit and available mentorship capacity. To apply, please gather the following materials:
- Complete the online application form
- Upload Unofficial Transcript (PDF)
- Upload Resume or CV (PDF)
- Provide at least two recommendation contacts (name + email)