Eligibility Requirements
- Students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.
- Preference will be given to students who have completed the sophomore level physics courses or the equivalent by June 2025.
- Outstanding freshmen students and senior students who will not graduate by June 2025 will be considered on an individual basis.
- The National Science Foundation requires that NSF-funded students must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents.
- TUNL does not have the resources (i.e. space, availability of mentors and research projects) to support non-U.S. citizens as REU students outside of the NSF program even with external funding.
Application
Students interested in participating in the REU program must complete the online application. This includes identifying two faculty members or other scientists to provide a letter of recommendation, as well as providing an electronic copy of the student’s transcript.
Deadline
The deadline for the submission of all application materials will be Monday, January 27, 2025.
Duke University encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Please see this link for more information on the Duke Community Commitment.