REU Program
Interdisciplinary Materials Research, Research Experience for Undergraduates
Update: 3/16/2025: Unfortunately, we regret to report that our program's funding was not renewed for summer 2025. However, we are determined to still provide a more modest summer research experience for a small number of our applicants (see updated details below). We are now working to admit selected students. Thus, the SIUC REU Site for Interdisciplinary Materials Research is still alive for summer 2025! We will continue to accept application materials until we complete admissions. Our REU Program is principally focused on providing students with the opportunity to perform research at the forefront of materials science and engineering. Potential projects span a broad range of topics under the guidance of faculty from the schools of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Physics, Engineering, and Microbiology. The available research topics are chosen to complement the research of associated faculty. We will update information as it becomes available.
In order to adapt to our current levels of support, the on-site portion of our Program will now run from Tuesday, May 27 to Thursday, July 3.
In order to be eligible, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Students selected for the 2025 program would receive a stipend worth approximately $4000 for the above (reduced) on-site period of the program. Participating students who need housing will also be provided free housing in a University dorm. (The interns are expected to pay for their own meals.) Students may be eligible for modest reimbursements (up to $400) to help offset some of their travel costs associated with arriving to (and returning from) our program Site. Research expenditures will be covered internally.
SIU Carbondale is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.