Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) @ University of Maryland

Spend the summer in the exciting Washington DC area, working on interdisciplinary materials research projects. Approximately 7 - 10 summer undergraduate research fellowships, funded by the National Science Foundation and the University of Maryland, will be awarded for summer 2010. Priority will be given to sophomores and juniors with science, chemistry, and engineering backgrounds. Underrepresented minorities and women are highly encouraged to apply. The program runs from June 1, 2010 - August 6, 2010. During the ten-week period, students will work with MRSEC faculty on interdisciplinary materials research projects involving chemistry, physics, materials science, and engineering. See 2010 Projects or check our previous projects. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. No previous research experience is required to participate in the program. Please see Frequently Asked Questions for more information. The MRSEC-REU program provides students with the opportunity to:

• Participate in a laboratory experience and gain new knowledge and skills.
• Tour government and industrial laboratories.
• Learn a diverse range of materials research topics in the REU seminar series.
• Participate in professional workshops on conducting oral and poster presentations.
• Live in on-campus housing.
• Have fun in organized social activities and fieldtrips.
• Receive a stipend of $4,500.00.
• Receive a reimbursement of up to $400.00 for qualified travel expenses.

Program website :: Application

Application Deadline: February 19, 2010