Applications for the REU program are sought from undergraduate students who are interested doing physics research, and who are either U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants should not have earned B.A. or B.S. degrees as of the start of the program. Women, members of underrepresented groups, U.S. veterans, and students from Universities with limited research programs are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applications should include:

• Two letters of recommendation
  • Recommenders will receive an email request for their letter within 24 hours of your application submission
    • It is your responsibility to make sure their email address is correct and they submit the letter
• Research & Biographical Statement
  • Discuss your interest in participating in the REU program
    • How will this program fit into your goals (e.g. pursuit of graduate- or professional-level work in a specific discipline or area)
    • What scientific questions intrigue you and why
    • What research areas interest you? Be specific as this will help facilitate your placement.
  • Discuss your relevant background - academic, personal, and service
    • What unique strengths, interests, and qualities that you bring to the program
    • What you hope to gain from participating in the program.
  • Provide a short summary (100 words max.) of your academic background, research and other interests, extracurricular and volunteer activities, and other items of possible personal interest that will help other students, faculty and staff to get to know you. The sketch should be written in the third person.
• Unofficial Transcript

About School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Minnesota

10 Reasons to Choose Physics and Astronomy at Minnesota - Leading edge research. Our faculty participate in strong interdisciplinary collaborations and are helping to lead major research projects around the world. - Award-winning faculty who have received the top honors in their fields. - Two major institutes: Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics (MIfA) and the William I. Fine Theoretical Physics Institute (FTPI). - Our alumni have amazing careers. We train problem-solvers who are qualified to work in a diverse group of fields. - Well-connected with Minnesota industry: 30.7% of our alumni stay in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area and enjoy Minnesota's strong economy. - Hands-on learning environment: all of our students can earn a paycheck while doing real research and we have an award-winning Methods of Physics education program. - Nationally-recognized outreach programs like Zooniverse and Physics Force. - New facilities: The School is housed in two new buildings, one built in 2014 and the other completely remodeled in 2018. - Rich scientific history including seven Nobel Laureates (and eight Nobel Prizes). - Our faculty are part of the ...Center for Quantum Materials (CQM), the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), the Minnesota Nano Center, and the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute (MSI).

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