Explore the field of nanotechnology at Northwestern University (NU) – it’s the best summer job you’ll ever have!
Participants in the 9-week NU-REU Program will:
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
REU participants come from small and large schools, across the country. They receive a $6,300 stipend, plus round-trip airfare, a meal plan, and dormitory housing.
To be eligible for this program, you 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
The application deadline is February 9, 2026.
For more information, contact Margaret Connolly.