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Laboratory for Research on the Structure of Matter (LRSM) Summer Research Program


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Academic Level:
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Undergraduates - First Year
Undergraduates - Sophomore
Undergraduates - Junior
Undergraduates - Senior

Note: this opportunity encourages applications from community college students.

Description:
The LRSM has hosted NSF-REU programs since 1989 during which approximately 600 students have spent 10 weeks working on individual research projects with our associated faculty. We currently have funding for 20 undergraduates both through our MRSEC grant and a NSF-REU Site grant. The program runs from late May to early August every year and takes applications from well qualified undergraduates who are non-graduating seniors and juniors but sophomores and freshmen can also apply. We aim to broaden participation and so encourage students with diverse experiences & perspectives to apply. The program is restricted to US citizens and permanent residents. Students should apply through our on-line application form.


Application Deadline: 2/1/2025

Program Dates: 5/27/2025 - 8/1/2025

Participating Institution(s):
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University of Pennsylvania (Lead)

Program Materials:
 • Program Website 

This Program can be Described by:
Academic Disciplines:
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemistry
Materials Science & Engineering
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Nanotechnology
Optics & Photonics
Physics
STEM Fields

Keywords:
Biomolecular Engineering
Colloid Science
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Nanocharacterization
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Nanophotonics
Nanoscale Devices
Nanostructural Materials
Soft Materials

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


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