PRISM/PCCM Research Experience for Undergraduates
Princeton University
Type of Institution: Graduate Research University
URL: http://www.princeton.edu/~pccm/outreach/reu.htm
Description: Research opportunities for undergraduates in disciplines related to Materials. Potential projects span a broad range of topics under the guidance of faculty from the departments of Physics, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, and Civil/Environmental Engineering. Students spend 9 weeks working in labs and present their research at the end of the summer. Dorms are provided for $125/week (deducted from stipend). Lunch is provided on days events are held such as short courses, lectures, tours, etc. (about 10 per summer). Travel support is not guaranteed. It is decided on a case-by-case basis, and idepends on the available funding, the number of students requesting assistance, and the distance traveled.
Qualifications: Students must have a strong interest in science and engineering research. Must be enrolled as in an undergraduate degree program. Must have proof of current health insurance. International students can apply, but may not receive the same stipend.
Program Information:
- Location: Princeton, NJ
- Field: Materials Science and Engineering
- Primary Contact: Shannon Swilley
- Email: sswilley@princeton.edu
- Start Date: 2009-06-08
- End Date: 2009-08-07
- Stipend: $4500
- Hours per week: 40
- Application: yes
- Deadline: 2009-03-01
- Housing Provided: yes
- Housing Cost: $125/w
- Travel Support Provided: yes
- Subsistence Provided: no
- Subsistence Cost: $
- Number of Student Participants: 40