General Information
The Laboratory for Research on the Structure of Matter (LRSM), a National Science Foundation supported Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), will offer up to twenty Summer Research Fellowships to undergraduates from colleges and universities in the United States who are majoring in science or engineering. Students spend 10 weeks working on individual research projects with associated faculty. Each will work under the supervision of a faculty member on a current materials research project in chemistry, physics, biochemistry, biophysics, materials science or engineering. The program will not only provide an authentic laboratory research experience but also workshops focused on professional development in broader scientific and career skills.
The ten-week program will carry a stipend of $6,000 (those with school schedules that interfere should still apply and note their situation in the comments section of the application). Students requiring housing accommodations will be housed in university dormitories, which is covered by the program. Travel assistance is also provided. Note, this is based on available funding and university guidelines. (If you have questions regarding travel assistance or a financial hardship, contact the Program Directors to discuss).
Eligibility Guidelines
Students should have completed their junior year by the beginning of the program, although consideration will be given to exceptionally well-qualified sophomores and freshmen (NOTE: seniors graduating after the conclusion of the program are eligible to apply).
Qualified applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. We aim to broaden participation and so encourage students with diverse experiences & perspectives to apply.
Application Details
Candidates should apply online. Submission will require that a CV/Resume and transcript (PDF) are uploaded. Also, two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a faculty member at the applicant’s current college, are required as well to be uploaded separately as described in the application.
Details:
Research Offering Type
Independent Research, Internship, Research Assistant
Location
USA
Undergraduate School
Engineering, College
Source
Penn
Contact Information
Ashley Wallace, Assistant Director, Education & Outreach
Email: walla3@seas.upenn.edu