I am reaching out to inform you that we are now accepting applications for the summer 2021 NSF REU program in Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at Vanderbilt University. The application deadline is February 15th. The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) focuses on interdisciplinary nanoscale research at the interface of biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. More than 40 faculty participants from the School of Engineering, College of Arts and Science, and the School of Medicine inspire students by creating an atmosphere of excitement and creativity. Each REU participant will work directly with VINSE faculty members and their research groups and be part of the larger VINSE community. PROGRAM INCLUDES
- Hands-on research in state-of-the-art facilities
- Seminars, workshops, and field trips
- Group social activities and banquet
- Optional outreach opportunities to high school students
ELIGIBILITY
- Undergraduate students majoring in science or engineering
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
- Minorities and women strongly encouraged to apply
AWARD
- $5,000 stipend
- $500 travel allowance
- Room and board
The VINSE REU has a strong record of success! Former participants of the VINSE NSF REU program have gone on to receive several awards and honors including:
- 19 NSF Graduate Research Fellowships (another 10 received honorable mentions)
- 6 Goldwater Scholarships
- 3 SMART Fellowships
- 1 Gates Cambridge Fellowship
- 1 Marshall Scholar
- 1 Rhodes Scholar
- 1 Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship
- 1 NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholar
- 40% of former REU students have (or are expected to) co-author a journal publication
- More than half of our formers REU students have given a presentation outside the REU program including 27 at national conferences funded by the VINSE REU
Please visit:https://www.vanderbilt.edu/vinse/reu/ for more information or to apply.
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VU_VINSE_REU_Postcard_2020 (1.5MB PDF Document)Flyer for Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in Nanoscience and Engineering from Vanderbilt’s School of Engineering, College of Arts and Science and School of Medicine.