Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

Supported by a REU grant from the National Science Foundation, professors in the Departments of Physics and Astrophysics and Planetary Science are looking for promising undergraduate students from other institutions to participate in hands-on research with them in summer 2021. Research projects in astrophysics and condensed matter physics are available.

This 10 week program runs from May 24 – July 30, 2021. Students will receive a $6,000 stipend, round-trip travel from their home to Villanova and free room and board on campus.  Additional benefits of the program include:

• Professional training in conducting responsible research, delivering elevator pitches for your work, and developing effective research posters
• A trip to the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
• An opportunity to present your research at a local symposium
• Up to $1500 to present your research at a professional conference of your choice during the next school year—which can cover registration, airfare, hotel, meals, etc.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

www.villanova.edu/REU-physics-astro

Students from underrepresented minorities in physics, women, and from institutions with limited research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply!