Summer research experiences for undergraduates (REUs) are opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in meaningful and exciting research projects under the mentorship of a faculty advisor. These are very good experiences for all students but particularly for those who would like to consider a Ph.D. in a technical field or the sciences. Most research experiences are funded by federal agencies and provide stipends to participating students. Oftentimes assistance with housing and travel are also included.

Please note that some of these programs may have citizenship or residency restrictions.

Summer 2012 Research Opportunities

REUs are posted around November of each academic year. Please return to this site regularly to see new listings.

Web site for students to search NSF REUs http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm

• Program Name: Renewable Energy Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (REMRSEC)
  URL: http://remrsec.mines.edu/reu.htm
  Location: Golden, Colorado
  University/Organization: Colorado School of Mines
  Majors: Open to all materials science, engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science majors that will complete undergraduate degrees in December 2012 or later
  Financial Info: $4500 stipend, travel to and from REU paid, housing paid, summer research conference travel paid
  Deadline: January 16, 2012
• Program Name: HS STEM Summer Internship Program, Summer 2012
  URL: www.orau.gov/dhsinternships
  Location: National research laboratories: Argonne, Idaho, Lawrence Livermore, Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest, Sandia, Savannah River, other research facilities
  University/Organization: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  Majors: Engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological/life sciences, environmental science, emergency and incident management, social sciences
  Financial Info: $5000 stipend plus travel expenses
  Deadline: January 5, 2012
• Program Name: Infrastructure Materials Research Experience for Undergraduates
  URL: http://mse.ufl.edu/reu
  Location: Gainesville, FL
  University/Organization: University of Florida
  Majors: science and engineering
  Financial Info: $5000 stipend, campus housing, travel allowance
  Deadline: February 15, 2012