Applications are open until February 28, 2013

Program Dates: June 1, 2013 - August 2, 2013

ELIGIBILITY:
During the summer students must be enrolled in a program leading to a bachelor's degree. The only exception is for students transferring from one university or college to another. High school graduates who have not yet entered a bachelor's program, and seniors graduating before the summer are not eligible. Most students in the program will probably be college juniors, however applications are welcomed from sophomores and in exceptional cases those completing their freshman year. The NSF requires that REU participants must be either US citizens or permanent residents. However, limited resources from different funds may be available for outstanding international students.

WOMEN, MINORITIES AND DISABLED:
An important goal of the REU program is to provide an opportunity to do research to students who would not normally have the chance to do so. This especially includes women, members of minority and the disabled, groups who are currently significantly underrepresented in the science and engineering communities and whose talents will be an important contribution to the nation's scientific resources for the future.

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the staff (see Contact Us) in advance of your participation or visit.
 

**To be considered for participation in the REU in Soft Materials Research Program, the following support materials must accompany application: Copy of an unofficial transcript including grades for Fall 2012, a single-page statement describing your research interest, including professors/area of interest in which you would like to work summer 2013, two letters of recommendation from previous instructors, academic research advisors or industrial research advisors**