Research Experience for Undergraduates
The University of Notre Dame's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program, which celebrated 25 years in 2011, provides opportunities for undergraduate students to experience hands-on participation in research in many areas of Physics. Students are granted stipends, university housing, and assistance with travel and food expenses. In plain English, this means that if you are a rising junior or senior, you can come to Notre Dame and work with a professor for ten weeks. You will either help this professor with his or her work, or work on an experiment of your own. The REU program gives you valuable research experience, to help you decide if physics research is right for you. Students who are in those groups traditionally underrepresented in sciences (women, members of underrepresented minorities, and those with disabilities) are particularly urged to apply.
The program is available only to U.S. citizens or permanent residents unless tuition/support has been arranged through your university or another organization. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Program details:
- 10 week appointment for the summer
- Round trip travel allowance to Notre Dame
- $4,600 stipend plus housing
Students will work closely with faculty and graduate students on a variety of current research projects. The summer program not only provides each student direct experience with a specific project but also provides important exposure to all areas of physics research. See the specific areas here. The program is open only to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Projects Available for REU 2012
Student Research Papers in 2011
REU photos, participants, and more
Notre Dame REU Application Form
The link to the online application form can be found after reviewing all of the instructions: How to Apply to ND Physics REU
Dates for the 2012 REU Program
Program period: May 28 (arrival) to August 4 (departure)
Application Deadline: February 17, 2012 (NOTE: DEADLINE HAS PASSED FOR APPLICATIONS)
Note: The selection process begins the day after the deadline. Be sure you have submitted everything on time!
Contact information
Heather L. Christensen
Summer Research Program in Physics
Department of Physics, 225 NSH
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN 46556
E-mail: hchrist1@nd.edu
Phone: (574) 631-4086
Fax: (574) 631-5952
