Research Experience for Undergraduates

Join the UMD-MRSEC for a life-changing summer research experience!

Important Dates:

March 5, 2008: Deadline for submitted application materials.

June 2 - August 8, 2008: Program Dates

We will begin making offers on a "rolling admissions" basis around the third week of February 2008. We suggest getting your application in as soon as possible.

REU 2008 Program Overview:

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 2008. 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 2, 2008 - August 8, 2008. During the ten-week period, students will work with MRSEC faculty on interdisciplinary materials research projects involving chemistry, physics, materials science, and engineering. See previous projects and 2008 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.