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REU Program
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) is a 10-week program that provides a working research environment for undergraduates.
Fields of Research
Our REU participants can choose from a variety of fields based on their interests. Our current offerings are:
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Biophysics
- Condensed Matter Experimental Physics
- Condensed Matter Theoretical Physics
- Cosmology
- High Energy Experimental Physics
- High Energy Theoretical Physics
- Physics Education
- Space & Plasma Physics
Once a student is accepted, they will be matched with a faculty member in their preferred field and integrated into an ongoing research project.
![REU Participant, Vasiki Konneh, performing research](/sites/cse.umn.edu/files/styles/webp_scaled/public/REU%20Student%203.jpg.webp?itok=kZWJcyWb)
About REU at Minnesota
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Participants receive a stipend of $7,000 to cover their living expenses during the 10 weeks.
In addition to the stipend we provide:
- On-Campus Dormitory Housing
- Travel reimbursement up to $600
Activities include:
- Weekly luncheon seminars
- Poster session
- Safety and ethics training
Social events may include:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art visit
- Major league baseball game
- Riverboat cruise
- Science Museum of Minnesota visit
Education Eligibility:
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, or permanent residents of the United States.
Questions?
For more information, contact spareu@umn.edu.
Students of underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
2024 Program
The REU Program will run from June 3 - August 9 in 2024.
2023 REU Program
The 2023 REU Program ran from June 5 - August 11, 2023.
![2023 REU Participants in Tate Hall entryway](/sites/cse.umn.edu/files/styles/folwell_full/public/IMG_7184.jpeg.webp?itok=8cuuEjc6)
This years participants were: