Summer REUs and Internships
For St. Olaf Summer Research: http://www.stolaf.edu/people/ceumb/SummerResearch/Summer08.pdf
Internships & REU Programs for 2008 Links
Below are links to several internship databases for physics majors. Following these links are specific internship programs for Summer 2008.
Official National Science Foundation REU page: http://www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/reu/start.htm
American Institute of Physics: http://www.aip.org/careers/intern/program.htm
Thinking about a summer job that's more than a paycheck? The Summer Science Research Clearinghouse has more than 60 postings already, many with deadlines coming up soon, and there are a lot of scholarship opportunities on The Nucleus as well. Check it out at www.compadre.org/student/browse.cfm.
http://www.orau.gov/hereatornl/ -This web page is for the Higher Education Research Experiences at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (HERE@ORNL). The program has an online application. Deadlines are stated but they are flexible for the HERE program. There are multiple academic levels in the HERE program, i.e., entering freshman, undergraduate, post-BS, or a graduate student.
http://www.scied.science.doe.gov
Find information about the Department of Energy's Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) as well as an electronic application which can complete online. The SULI program is for undergraduates and graduating seniors. At this site students can also find applications for the Community College Institute (CCI) and the Pre-Service Teacher (PST) programs.
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/nuclear_science_technology/nstip/nesls.htm - The Nuclear Engineering Student Laboratory Synthesis (NESLS) program is a cooperative research initiative geared toward students working in physics and nuclear engineering applications. Through one- to three-year summer internships, NESLS offers engineering student on-the-job educational and research opportunities at a multidisciplinary national laboratory.
http://www.compadre.org/student/research/index.cfm - The Nucleus is a more advanced web search for physics and astronomy undergraduate summer research opportunities.
http://www.orau.gov/orise/educ.htm - This link is the gateway to many of the education and research experiences offered through ORISE. The web page has links for faculty, recent graduates, graduates, and undergraduate students.
The German Physical Society (DPG) has notified the APS Office of International Affairs of a new program for Canadian and American undergraduate physics students. The program is called "RISE" Research Internships in Science and Engineering, and provides stipends for US students to spend a summer for study/research in a German university or research institute. Information and application guidelines are available at: http://www.daad.de/rise/en/index.html
Internships & REU Programs for 2008
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has REUs in Experimental and Computational Materials Research. The projects include high pressure materials research, thin film growth and characterization, microelectronic materials, nano-materials, laser materials, bioceramics and biopolymers, planetary materials, modeling of gas phase chemistry and surfaces in materials growth, and computer simulation of materials. The application deadline is March 1, 2008. More information can be found at www.phy.uab.edu/Research/reu.htm.
The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Summer Undergraduate Fellowship Program is designed to provide opportunities for undergraduates students to gain experience in medical physics by performing research in a medical physics laboratory or assisting with clinical service at a clinical facility. The application deadline is February 1, 2008. More information can be found at www.aapm.org/education/SUFP/ .
APS and IBM will again co-sponsor a research internship program for undergraduate women in physics and related fields in the summer of 2008. Applications must be submitted by February 1, 2008 using the web-based format. Please note that letters of recommendation should be emailed directly to IBM. Complete details on the program and how to apply are available at www.womeninphysics.org under Scholarships and Internships.
The 2008 Summer Research Opportunity Programs at Big Ten Institutions is now taking applications. These are fantastic research opportunities for students from all over the country. The programs provide a fairly generous summer stipend plus room and board assistance. More information can be found at http://www.cic.uiuc.edu/programs/SROP/index.shtml . You can apply on-line and indicate areas of academic research interest and indicate which university campuses they're most interested in (for summer research). They've started accepting applications as of Nov. 5. The deadline is February 10, you are advised to apply early to enhance chances of getting a position.
Brigham Young University has REU's available in a number of areas including optics, computer modeling, plasmas, solid state and thin film science, acoustics, theory and astronomy. The application deadline is February 12, 2008. You may apply online at http://reu.byu.edu .
Caltech's Amgen Scholars program is geared towards students in biology and biotechnology fields. Some of these fields include biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, and chemistry. For more information about the Amgen Scholars Program go to www.amgenscholars.caltech.edu . Online applications are due February 1, 2008.
Caltech's MURF program aims to increase the participation of underrepresented students (such as African American, Hispanic, Native American, and Puerto Rican) in science and engineering gradutate programs. Online applications are due January 7, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.murf.caltech.edu.
UCLA Physics and Astronomy Department is offering students an opportunity to work closely with top scientists in their field. You will chose projects from plasma and beam physics, solid state physics, astrophysics, and high-energy physics. Apply online at http://reu.physics.ucla.edu/2008/home.htm. The application deadline is February 22, 2008.
The Research Internships in Science and Engineering Program (RISE) at the University of California , Santa Barbara (UCSB), run by the Materials Research Laboratory, provides an opportunity for students from all over the country to travel to UCSB and work in a research laboratory for 10 weeks. Internships span an array of fields including materials, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, computer science, and mechanical engineering. Applications and information on the program can be found at http://www.mrl.ucsb.edu/RISE .
The Cornell Center for Materials Research is offering a summer program with stipend. Students will work with Cornell faculty on interdisciplinary materials research projects and will also participate in an organized program of lectures, mini-courses, laboratory visits and recreational activities. The deadline for applications is March 10, 2008. More information can be found at http://www.ccmr.cornell.edu/reu .
Cornell University is pleased to announce its Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in Observational Astronomy for the summer of 2008. The following web page contains more information and a link to the application form:
http://astro.cornell.edu/specialprograms/reu/index.html. Application deadline is February 7, 2008.
In the summer of 2008, the Center for Nanoscale Systems (CNS) will offer Research Experience for Undergraduates Summer Program at Cornell University . The application deadline is February 1, 2008 and students will be notified about their application by March 3, 2008. For general information such as our REU research topics and program organization visit www.cns.cornell.edu/reu .
The Center for Nanomaterial Research at Dartmouth College is accepting applications for a summer REU program. Spend nine weeks in state-of-the-art laboratories within the Center for Nanomaterials Research working on reserach projects in nanotechnology. Application forms and further details about the program are available at http://engineering.dartmouth.edu/nanomaterials/reu.htm. The application deadline is March 13, 2008.
University of Florida Physics 2008 Summer Program will offer valuable research experience, workshops on cutting-edge science and career choices, tours of research facilities--in a ten-week program from May 27 through July 31. Deadline is February 15, 2008. For more information go to http://www.phys.ufl.edu/REU/
Hope College REU in Physics & Engineering. Students selected for the program will receive a stipend of $4,000 for the 10 week program and travel reimbursement. Successful applicants must be registered at an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution and must be U. S. citizens for permanent residents. Students that have completed their freshmen, sophomore or junior year are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is March 3, 2008. Online application at http://www.hope.edu/academic/physics/reu7/index.html
Kitt Peak National Obseratory in Tucson , Arizona has 6 REU positions available for the summer of 2008. The KPNo REU program provides an exceptional opportunity for undergraduates to engage in research activities with scientists working in the forefront of contemporary astrophysics. More information can be found at http://www.noao.edu/kpno/reu The deadline for applications is January 30, 2008.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is offering an REU program for the summer of 2008 in high energy density physics. The application deadline is January 31, 2008. More information can be found at http://internships.llnl.gov/hed_physics/ .
Lehigh University REU program is intended for students who plan to pursue graduate study in physics or related fields. (NSF-supported) Deadline is March 7, 2008--to apply visit website: http://www.physics.lehigh.edu.
This summer Maryland Sea Grant will offer 13 undergraduates the opportunity to conduct marin research on the Chesapeake Bay. We invite applications from undergraduates in diverse disciplines, including engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, ecology and marine and environmental science. To apply visit www.mdsg.umd.edu/Education/REU/ . The application deadline is February 29, 2008.
The University of Michigan is offering REUs in Cosmology & Astrophysics, Atomic & Optical Physics, Biophysics, High Energy Physics, and Condensed Matter Physics. More information can be found at www.lsa.umich.edu/physics/undergraduate/research/ .
The University of Michigan Department of Physics has an REU program based at CERN in Geneva , Switzerland. The program places physics and engineering undergraduates into active CERN research groups. More information is available at www.um-cern-reu.org . Deadline is January 3, 2008
The Department of Physics and Astronomy of Michigan State Universtity is seeking interested students to participate in the REU Program during the summer 2008. The REU program will provide opportunities for students to engage in research in nuclear physics, particle physics, accelerator physics, theoretical physics and astrophysics. More information and an application can be found at www.pa.msu.edu/reu/ . The application deadline is March 14, 2008.
The University of Minnesota has REUs in Mechanical Engineering. The program is designed for students who have completed their sophomore or junior year in engineering, physics, math, chemistry, biology or related fields. Research topics include medical device design, air quality and pollution control, engines and diesel research, energy, and nanotechnology. The application deadline is February 15, 2008. More information can be found at www.me.umn.edu/research/reu.shtml .
The Solar Physics research group of the Montana State University Department of Physics will offer REU positions during the summer of 2008. Most projects in this program involve analysis of data from solar space missions which are suitable for most students at the sophomore or junior level. More information can be found at http://solar.physics.montana.edu/reu . Deadline is February 18, 2008.
The National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center will be conducting a summer student program for undergraduates at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rice. Areas of research include radar and radio astronomy and atmospheric science. Students interested in electronic instrumentation or computer science are also encouraged to apply before February 6, 2008. More information can be found a www.naic.edu/science/summer_set.htm .
National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) Summer Student Research Assistants conduct research under the supervision of NRAO staff at one of three NRAO sites ( Socorro , NM ; Green Bank, WV; Charlottesville , VA ) on a project in the supervisor's area of expertise. The project may involve and aspect of astronomy, including original research, instrumentation, telescope design, or astronomical software development. The deadline for applications is January 28, 2008. More information can be found at www.nrao.edu/students/ .
The 2008 LPI/NASA Undergraduate Research Program is a premier summer research opportunity for upper-level students pursuing studies in geoscience, mathematics, planetary science, physics, and chemistry. The application deadline for the program is January 25, 2008. Candidates may apply using the online application form available at: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/lpiintern.
The laboratories of the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN) will conduct a joint REU program during the summer of 2008. Opportunities exist in all areas of the country, across a broad range of science and technology. The online application deadline is February 18, 2008, paper receipt is February 26, 2008. More information can be found at www.nnin.org .
The National Undergraduate Fellowship Program in Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy Sciences provides outstanding undergraduates with an opportunity to conduct cutting edge research in plasma science and fusion energy. The summer program consists of a one-week introductory course in plasma physics, held at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. Deadline for application material is February 29, 2008. See http://science-education.pppl.gov/Nuf/Index.html
University of Nebraska's summer program offers research opportunities in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. A complete listing of programs and descriptions of the research projects available can be found at http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/research.shtml. Applications are due March 3, 2008.
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center at Northwestern University provides opportunities for undergraduates to engage in hands-on materials-related research for nine weeks during the summer. Application deadline is February 15, 2008. For more information and an application, please visit www.mrsec.northwestern.edu.
The International Institute for Nanotechnology at Northwestern University is offering a Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in nanotechnology. For more information and to get an application visit www.nsec.northwestern.edu/REU.htm . The application deadline is February 15, 2008.
The 2008 Physics Summer Research positions for undergraduate Physics Majors at the University of Notre Dame provides opportunities for Physics students to experience research first-hand, under direct supervision of faculty mentors. Areas of research include: astronomy, astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, high energy and elementary particle physics, nuclear physics and theoretical physics. Apply early--application deadline is February 18, 2008. For more information see http://www.nd.edu/~sciwww/reu/projects2008.htm
Opportunities are available for undergraduate students with interests in Physics or Astronomy to participate in NSF (REU) sponsored research at the University of Oklahoma. Students will be directly involved with ongoing research, working with faculty and students from OU, and actively participating in seminars and collequia. Application deadline is February 15, 2008 and for more information go to http://physics.ou.edu/reuhome/.
The REU program at Penn State gives visiting undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in frontier materials physics and materials research at a major research facilty. Selection of candidates begins on March 1, 2008. Visit website for application at http://www.phys.psu.edu/undergraduate/research/reu/non_up.html
The University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography is offering summer undergraduate research fellowships in oceanography, SURFO. The application deadline is March 1, 2008 More information and applications can be found at http://espo.gso.uri.edu/~surfo .
The Santa Fe Institute is offering summer research experiences for undergraduates. Undergraduate students work with faculty mentors on an individual research project focused on some aspect of complex systems. SFI's broad program of research is aimed at understanding both the common features of complex systems and at comprehending the enormous diversity of specific examples. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online in order to expedite your application. The application deadline is February 16, 2008. http://www.santafe.edu/education/fellowships-undergraduate.php
Stony Brook University invites undergraduates Physics majors to apply for 2008 REU Physics Summer Program. Offers will be made on a rolling basis beginning on March 1, until all available positions are filled. More information can be found at www.stonybrook.edu/ureca/physicsreu.htm .
Stony Brook University has a Summer Scholars program where students work on projects in high-pressure research or earth sciences. For more information and an application go to www.mpi.stonybrook.edu/SummerScholars .
The Synchrotron Radiation Center (SRC), funded by the National Science Foundation, is offering a summer research opportunity for undergraduates. The SRC uses an electron storage ring to provide synchrotron light as a tool for doing scientific research. It is located southeast of Madison , Wisconsin . For more information including eligibility requirements and abstracts of previous projects visit our website at http://www.src.wisc.edu/outreach/SRC-REU.htm . Deadline is February 15, 2008.
Washington State University is offering REUs for the summer 2008. Research areas include Bose-Einstein Condensation, high-pressure physics, materials and optics, and physical acoustics. More information can be found at physics.wsu.edu/reu.htm . Deadline is February 29, 2008.
Physics REU at The College of William & Mary this summer will provide opportunities for joining in research not only on the Williamsburg campus, but also at nearby Jefferson National Accelerator Laboratory & NASA Langley Research Center. Your application deadline is March 1, 2008. To apply: go to http://www.wm.edu/physics/reu/reu.php.
The University of Washington , Seattle is offering REUs with projects in Astrophysics, Cosmology, Atomic Physics, Nuclear Physics, Condensed Matter, Particle Physics, and Biological Physics. Apply online at www.int.washington.edu/REU/ .
NSF-REU in Physics at The College of Wooster offers research in areas of Condensed Matter, Chemical Physics, Nonlinear Dynamics and Astrophysics. Apply online at: www.wooster.edu/physics/REU by February 15, 2008.
