Laboratory for Research on the Structure of Matter (LRSM) NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)

The LRSM NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) is a ten-week summer research fellowship placing undergraduates in individual materials-research projects under faculty supervision. The program covers projects in chemistry, physics, biochemistry, biophysics, materials science and engineering and includes professional-development workshops. Up to twenty fellows will be hosted and will work on authentic laboratory research at the University of Pennsylvania.

Ten-week supervised research project, $7,000 stipend, university dormitory housing (when required), travel assistance, professional-development workshops

Undergraduates majoring in science or engineering who should have completed their junior year by the beginning of the program; exceptionally well-qualified sophomores and freshmen may be considered and seniors graduating after the conclusion of the program are eligible. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Apply online via the program application (Interfolio). Upload CV/resume and transcript (PDF) and submit two letters of recommendation, one from a faculty member at the applicant's current college.