Summer Undergraduate Research Experience in Physics at the University of Michigan (REU)

Opportunity Description:


The University of Michigan Physics Department Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Program (REU) in Physics provides selected undergraduate students an opportunity to conduct ten weeks of summer research with leading physicists in a range of experimental physics fields. The program is supported by the NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program. REU students have the opportunity to participate in laser and radiation safety training classes and a specially designed instrumentation shop class that provides training in the use of machining tools. The 2022 Summer REU Program at the University of Michigan will run from June 6, 2022 to August 12, 2022.

Active REU research areas in Physics at Michigan include:

To view example projects at the University of Michigan, please click here. The actual projects are defined by matching the interest of the student to a faculty member, and is based on the background of the student and the needs of the research program. Projects will be created for selected students based on the information that they provide in their application.

Students who are selected to participate in the program will receive:

  • A stipend of $5,000.
  • Travel reimbursement up to $500 for travel to and from Ann Arbor.
  • An MCard containing $200 for food via Blue Bucks
  • Access to all university recreational facilities.
  • Housing near campus.
  • University of Michigan email account.
  • Access to world-class research facilities.
  • One-on-one instruction from internationally recognized faculty.

Minimum Qualifications and/or Eligibility Requirements: 

To be eligible for this REU program students:

  1. must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  2. must be enrolled in a degree program leading to a bachelor's degree. High school graduates who have not yet enrolled and students who have received their bachelor's degrees and are no longer enrolled as undergraduates generally are not eligible.
  3. must be enrolled in a program outside the University of Michigan.

Most students admitted to the program are between their third and fourth year of undergraduate education. Occasionally, students who are between their second and third year are admitted.

Application Process: 

Please read the Application Guide thoroughly before beginning the application. The online application can be accessed here. Please ensure that you have all of the following information prepared when you begin your application, as you cannot save and return to it later.

  1. Personal contact information
  2. Educational History
  3. Work and/or research experience (Resume/CV)
  4. Computer Experience
  5. Names of 2 faculty references who will be submitting letters of recommendation. Please direct them to this site to submit their letters of recommendation. They will receive an email confirmation after they have submitted the letter.
  6. Your top 3 research area preferences (from list provided)
  7. A paragraph of 500 words or less explaining why you would like to participate in research at UM this summer
  8. A personal statement about a page or two in length providing information about your background and experience
  9. Unofficial transcript

Application Deadline: 

Friday, February 4, 2022
For more information on this opportunity, please contact:
Website/CV: 
https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/reu/