Vanderbilt University Summer 2025 Nanoscience and Nanoengineering Research Experience for Undergraduates
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Summer Program
Theme: Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
Timeframe: May 25 - July 31, 2025
Location: Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN
The Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) focuses on interdisciplinary nanoscale research at the interface of chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering. More than 50 faculty participants from the School of Engineering, College of Arts and Science, and the School of Medicine inspire students by creating an atmosphere of excitement and creativity. Each REU participant will work directly with VINSE faculty members and their research groups and be part of the large VINSE community.
The VINSE REU has a record of success, 97% of former VINSE NSF REU students either attend graduate school or are employed in STEM-related fields. Many have received several awards and honors including:
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
- Goldwater Fellowships
- SMART Fellowships
- NDSEG Fellowships
- Rhodes Scholarship
- Gates Cambridge Fellowship
- NASA Graduate Fellowship
- PD Soros Award for New Americans
- NIH Awards
- Co-authorship or journal publications
- Delivery of presentations at a National Conference, often funded by the REU site
Eligibility
- undergraduate students majoring in science or engineering
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
- Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply
Program Includes
- Hands-on research in state-of-the-art facilities
- Seminars, workshops, and field trips
- Group social activities and banquet
- Optional outreach opportunities to high school students
Award
- $7,000 stipend
- $500 travel allowance
- Room and board
Apply
Deadline: February 15, 2025 by 5pm CST
Apply here
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