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Undergraduate Research in Physics


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Academic Level:
For most summer research programs, this is your upcoming status as of the fall. Always check with the individual program's website for details.

Undergraduates - Sophomore
Undergraduates - Junior

Note: this opportunity encourages applications from community college students.

Description:
The University of Notre Dame's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program provides opportunities for undergraduate students to experience hands-on participation in research in many areas of Physics. Participants will work closely with faculty and graduate students on a variety of current research projects and benefit from a number of activities. These include: weekly seminars, a course on computer programming, a GRE preparation course, ethics workshops, a workshop on applying to graduate schools, field trips to nearby national labs, and the Symposium where you will present the results of your research.

Program Benefits:

-10 week appointment for the summer

-Round trip travel allowance to the University of Notre Dame

-$5,500 stipend plus free on-campus housing

-Weekly physics lunch seminars and two ethics seminars

-Optional programming course and Physics GRE prep course offered

-Excellent social engagement, including day trips to local attractions and/or Chicago, movie nights, and frequent meals with peers.


Participating Institution(s):
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University of Notre Dame (Lead)

Program Materials:
 • Program Website 

This Program can be Described by:
Academic Disciplines:
Physics

Keywords:
Atomic & Molecular Physics
Biophysics
Condensed Matter Physics
Nuclear Physics
Particle Physics

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This program is funded by:
National Science Foundation (NSF)


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