REU Application

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.

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.