Program description: 

• 9-week NU-REU Program
• Work full-time on a nanotechnology research project
• Have access to world-class equipment and facilities
• Enjoy research seminars and field trips
• Enhance public speaking and technical writing skills
• Participate in team events

Eligibility: 

Participants must be:

• a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• majoring in engineering or the sciences
• have at least one year left to complete your undergraduate degree

 Compensation: REU participants receive a $6,300 stipend, plus round-trip airfare, a meal plan, and dormitory housing.

Application deadline: February 9, 2026. 

Application link: https://iin-reu-northwestern.submittable.com/submit   

For more information, contact Margaret Connolly m-connolly@northwestern.edu