PROGRAM DATES (10 weeks): May 19 – July 25, 2025 (tentative)
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2025
Late applications will only be considered in the event that openings are not filled.
Questions? Email mse-reu-matdat@ncsu.edu
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates for the summer research experience must:
- be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or U.S. nationals
- be STEM majors in all engineering disciplines, materials science, applied science, chemistry, or physics
- have completed their sophomore or junior year by May 2025
- be able to work at least 40 hours per week for the entire 10-week term
Students from URM groups and students who have limited opportunities to pursue research at their home institution are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please Note: A housing stipend will not be provided for the Summer 2025 MAT-DAT REU. Applicants who are local to the Raleigh, NC area, or can provide their own housing, are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Complete application packages will consist of:
An online application form to collect:
- Student information
- Resume
- Unofficial university transcript(s)
- A written statement of research and educational interests
- Recommender’s contact information
- Potential participants will also be asked to rank the top three research projects in order of preference.
A Letter of Recommendation
Please provide one letter of recommendation from a current or former instructor, research mentor, or advisor. The recommendation should indicate in what capacity the recommender knows you, as well as a description of your strengths and limitations for summer research. The recommendation can be sent by the recommender directly to mse-reu-matdat@ncsu.edu. Be sure that the recommender clearly identifies the applicant in their letter. Indicate the name of the recommender on the application form.
Note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to inform their recommender to submit their letter of recommendation.
