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Research Experience for Undergraduates in Materials Science (PCCM/PRISM)


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Academic Level:
For most summer research programs, this is your upcoming status as of the fall. Always check with the individual program's website for details.

Undergraduates - First Year
Undergraduates - Sophomore
Undergraduates - Junior
Undergraduates - Senior

Note: this opportunity encourages applications from community college students.

Description:
The Princeton Institute for the Science and Technology of Materials (PRISM) and the Princeton Center for Complex Materials (PCCM) are sponsoring research opportunities for undergraduates in disciplines related to Materials Science. 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 and Aerospace Engineering, and Civil and Environmental Engineering. The research topics are chosen each year to complement the research of faculty associated with the Princeton Center for Complex Materials.

The REU program is principally focused on providing students with the opportunity to carry out research at the forefront of materials science and engineering. In addition, we provide a proactive educational program consisting of short courses and lectures, designed to introduce students to the grand challenges of materials research. Special seminars also examine the role of science and engineering in society. Lab visits to both Princeton labs and industrial labs in the area are arranged.

Those students selected for the program will receive a weekly stipend of $550/week. Princeton University housing will be available to REU participants.

We encourage applications from students of all science and engineering disciplines. Those interested in applying to the program may do so online.


Participating Institution(s):
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Princeton University (Lead)

Program Materials:
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This Program can be Described by:
Academic Disciplines:
Bioengineering
Chemical & Nuclear Engineering
Chemistry
Civil & Environmental Engineering
General Engineering & Physical Sciences
Materials Science & Engineering
Nanotechnology
Physics

Keywords:
Biomaterials
Complex Data Sets
Condensed Matter Physics
Material Design
Materials Chemistry
Materials Lifetime Science & Engineering
Nanophysics
Polymer Chemistry
Polymer Science & Technology

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This program is funded by:
National Science Foundation (NSF)


Page last updated 3/22/2023
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