Academic-Year Undergraduate Research Internship

Starting during the 2007-2008 academic year, the Northwestern University Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (NU-MRSEC) will offer an Academic-Year Undergraduate Research Internship program. Students will have the opportunity to conduct experimental, theoretical or computational research in various areas of materials science. For an overview of Center research, please view the MRSEC research website.

Participants will receive a fellowship for $3600 for the academic year and are expected to work for 10 hours a week. In addition, some funds are available for travel and laboratory supplies. To be eligible for this program, you must be a Northwestern undergraduate student majoring in a science or engineering field and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Participants will not be able to get academic credit for the research they do for this program. The application deadline is Friday, September 28.

To apply:
1) Fill out the application form. You can either fill out the Word document and e-mail it (preferred), or print out the PDF document and send it in.

Word Application Form
PDF Application Form

2) Mail in an official college transcript.
3) Arrange to have 2 letters of recommendation sent to us (e-mail or hard copy).
4) Write a Statement of Goals describing your academic and research goals and any previous research experiences. (200-250 words)

Send all application materials to mrc@northwestern.edu or:

Materials Research Center
Attn: Academic-Year REU
2145 Sheridan Rd. TECH K111
Evanston, IL, 60208