Welcome to the UCSD Physics Department's Research Experience for Undergraduates Summer 2008 Program
Funded by the National Science Foundation
NEW Program Dates: June 23, 2008 - August 29, 2008
Eligibility:
Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
who are enrolled in a degree program which leads to a bachelor's
degree. Women and students from traditionally underrepresented
groups and institutions are encouraged to apply.
Must be available for the entire 10 week session. You may
not arrive after the session has commenced and you may not leave
before the final day.
Must not graduate before December 2008.
Research Opportunities:
Each student will work with a faculty mentor, as well as other professors, researchers and graduate students on a research project. Research topics include, but are not limited to: condensed matter physics, astrophysics, high energy physics, and biophysics. Projects may involve experiment, theory and computational simulations. See project descriptions here.
Students will present their research at a campus-wide undergraduate research conference.
Presentations/seminars by UCSD faculty on a wide range of physics topics.
Information on graduate school and the Physics GRE.
Library research training and paper writing workshops.
Laboratory safety training.
Computer training.
Social events with participants in other campus research programs.
Opportunities to explore the beautiful areas around UCSD.
Funding is provided by National Science Foundation
All participants will receive:
$3300 stipend for the 10-week program.
Complimentary housing accommodations in conveniently located campus apartments.
Travel allowance.
Required application materials:
Application form (submitted online; start by creating an account).
Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which is from a physics professor (submitted online following the instructions provided during the online application process).
Recent official college transcript(s), please mail to:
Physics Department-REU
UCSD 9500 Gilman Drive, MC0354
La Jolla, CA 92093-0354
Complete applications (application, letters of recommendation, transcript) will be considered as they arrive, and early acceptance is possible. Applications received after February 15, will be considered on a space available basis only.
