[Scholarship_alert] Research Experience for Undergraduates - Northwestern University

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Title:            Research Experience for Undergraduates                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Sponsor:          Northwestern University

SYNOPSIS:  The sponsor offers an opportunity for undergraduate
students to engage in full-time research on a nanotechnology-related
topic over a nine-week period over the summer at Northwestern
University's Institute if Nanotechnology.

Deadline(s):      02/15/2011
Established Date: 06/20/2003
Follow-Up Date:   12/01/2011
Review Date:      11/09/2010

Contact:                                                                                                              

Address:          REU Program
                 Nanoscale Science & Engineering Center
                 2145 Sheridan Road, TECH K111
                 Evanston, IL 60208      
                 U.S.A.                                 
E-mail:           nanotechnology at northwestern.edu

Program URL: http://www.nsec.northwestern.edu/REU.htm
Tel:              847-467-4862                  
Fax:                                  
Deadline Ind:     Receipt                                                
Deadline Open:    No
                   


Award Type(s):    In-Residence
                 Internships
                 Summer


Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution:
                 U.S.A. Citizenship (including U.S. Territories)
                 U.S. Permanent Resident

Locations Tenable:    U.S.A. Institution (including U.S. Territories)


Appl Type(s):     Undergraduate Student


Target Group(s):  NONE
Funding Limit:    $4,500   SEEBELOW
Duration:         9 WEEK(s)
Indirect Costs:   Unspecified
Cost Sharing:     No
Sponsor Type:     College/University


Geo. Restricted:  NO RESTRICTIONS                                         

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OBJECTIVES:  Participants engage in full-time research on a
nanotechnology-related topic. Regular group meetings give students
opportunities to share their progress along the way, and gain a broad
overview of a wide array of scientific projects. Additional activities
include special lectures, field trips, a public speaking seminar,
technical writing workshops, summer picnic, and tours of facilities
and laboratories. At the end of the summer, each participant completes
a substantive research paper which is submitted for publication in
Nanoscape - the first undergraduate journal of nanotechnology in the
country and participate in the peer-review process.

ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents,
majoring in the physical sciences or engineering, with at least one
year left to complete their degree. Efforts are also made to offer
these opportunities to students from smaller schools where research
equipment and opportunities might not be available, and to encourage
participation by young women and minorities.

FUNDING
The program runs from Monday, June 20 to Friday, August 19, 2011.
Applicants receive a stipend of $4,500. The program also includes
round-trip airfare and housing in Northwestern dormitories.  (msw)

KEYWORDS:         Undergraduate Education
                 ENGINEERING
                 Physical Sciences
                 Nanotechnology


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