Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

MRSEC Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program

The MRSEC Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program provides summer undergraduate research opportunities in science and engineering. The University of Minnesota MRSEC will provide up to 25 full-time summer research positions to undergraduate students through the REU program during the summer of 2025. All applications and application materials are due by February 15.

For example research topics, view previous participants and projects.

WHO CAN APPLY:

This program is open to undergraduate students in all science and engineering majors*, including (but not limited to):

• Chemical engineering
  
  
• Chemistry
  
  

• Electrical engineering
  
  
• Materials science
  
  

• Mechanical engineering
  
  
• Physics
  
  

Underrepresented and multicultural students are strongly encouraged to apply, including (but not limited to):

• Female
  
  
• LGBTQIA
  
  
• Black or African American
  
  

• Hispanic or Latinx
  
  
• American Indian or Alaskan Native
  
  
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
  
  

• Veteran of the US Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard
  
  
• Disability
  
  

*All participants must be citizens or permanent residents of the US or US territories

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Dates

• June 2 – August 8, 2025 (10 weeks)
  
  
• Full-time commitment to extensive lab work
  
  
• Accommodations can be made for semesters ending later than 6/2
  
  
• Summer Undergraduate Research Expo: August 7, 2025
  
  

Stipend and housing

• $6000 stipend
  
  
• Housing and meals provided
  
  
• Travel reimbursement up to $500
  
  
• $1000 research supply fund
  
  
• Travel grants available to present research at national conference
  
  

HOW TO APPLY:

The application for the 2025 program is now available. All materials are due by February 15. Please review the Application Guide for application details. A complete application consists of an online application form with the following materials:

• Statement of purpose: 1 page (maximum) statement describing why you wish to participate in this program, any previous research experiences, and your career goals
  
  
• Letters of recommendation: submitted directly from faculty members whom you have had as an instructor or for independent study (1 required, 2 accepted)
  
  
• Resume/CV
  
  
• Current transcript: unofficial transcripts are accepted
  
  

Go to the Online Application Form.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Education and Outreach Director Phil Engen with questions about the REU program and application.
Email: engen@umn.edu
Phone: (612) 626-0798

Funded by the National Science Foundation through the University of Minnesota MRSEC under Award Number DMR-2011401