Northwestern REU

5 January 2026

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. 

Apply here

For more information, contact Margaret Connolly.