Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program @ University of Minnesota
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) fellowships are awarded to undergraduates from four-year colleges and universities for participation in a ten-week summer program designed to provide unique research experiences, professional development, and increased awareness of materials science and engineering. Each student performs research in a UMN MRSEC research group from the Microstructured Polymers, Crystalline Organic Semiconductors and Magnetic Heterostructures IRGs, the Nanoparticle-Based Materials Proto-IRG, or one of the various Seed groups. Criteria for the awards include the quality of the student’s undergraduate record, a letter of recommendation from a faculty member of the student’s institution, a demonstrated interest in science and/or engineering, and the endorsement of a MRSEC faculty advisor. Students are matched with MRSEC research groups and faculty mentors prior to their arrival on campus and are provided with a choice of research topics and project goals. Reports and publications relevant to the MRSEC research topic are sent to the student prior to arrival.
- Program website
- Application
- Application Deadline: February 15
- Type of application: Online