REU Sites
REU Sites: Physics
This listing will change as new REU Site awards are made. Sites will be added to or removed from this list as decisions are made on those proposals. Most Physics REU Sites provide opportunities spanning the full range of research of the indicated departments or laboratories, and include both experimental and theoretical activities. Some Sites focus on research in a particular sub-field or in a more specialized laboratory or facility. Others offer projects in related fields like astronomy and astrophysics, or in interdisciplinary areas like materials science or biophysics. Interested students can use the keyword search feature to identify those sites with projects in a particular area, or can simply explore each Site’s web pages to learn more about these programs. Physics students are also encouraged to consider REU Sites in related fields, including Materials Research, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, and Geosciences, which often have components of research of interest to physicists.
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Site Information | Site Location | Contact Information | Additional Information |
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Normal, Alabama |
Research Topics/Keywords: Materials Science, Optics and Space Science Physics REU at AAMUAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research | ||
Black Hills State University REU Site: Multidisciplinary Underground Science at the Sanford Underground Research Facility Department of Natural Sciences |
Spearfish, South Dakota |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Underground Science REU Site: Multidisciplinary Underground Science at the Sanford Underground Research FacilityAbstract of Award | |
Boston University REU Site: Boston University Physics Research Opportunities (BU-PRO) Department of Physics |
Boston, Massachusetts |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics REU Site: Boston University Physics Research Opportunities (BU-PRO)Abstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research | |
Provo, Utah |
Research Topics/Keywords: astronomy, astrophysics Cofunded: Physics | ||
Brigham Young University REU/retSite: Physics Research at Brigham Young University Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Provo, Utah |
Primary: Dr. Jean-Francois Van Huele (801) 422-4481 reu@byu.edu Secondary: Dr. John Colton (801) 997-0572 reu@byu.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics, Acoustics, Astronomy, Atomic Physics, Condensed Matter, Extreme Ultraviolet & X-Ray Optics, Magnetism, Materials Science, Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Relativity & Quantum Information Comments: RET component. REU/retSite: Physics Research at Brigham Young UniversityAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research |
California Institute of Technology REU Site: Gravitational Wave Search in the LIGO Project Department of Physics |
Pasadena, California |
Research Topics/Keywords: Gravitational Radiation, Astrophysical sources, Precision Measurements, Laser Interferometry, Optical systems, Electronics, Servo Controls, complex Mechanical Systems, data analysis techniques. REU Site: Gravitational Wave Search in the LIGO ProjectAbstract of Award | |
Washington, DC, District Of Columbia |
Primary: Dr. Tanja Horn (202) 319-5326 hornt@cua.edu Secondary: Dr. I.L. Pegg (202) 319-6700 ianp@vsl.cua.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Nuclear and Particle Physics experiment and theory, detectors in Nuclear and Particle Physics and Materials Science REU Site: Physics Research in the Nation's CapitalAbstract of Award | |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Optics, Glass Physics and Chemistry, Acoustics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Space Optics Comments: RET Component REU Site: Spectroscopy at Coe CollegeAbstract of Award Cofunded: Department of Defense (DoD) | ||
Columbia University, Nevis Labs REU Site: Nevis Labs, Columbia University for Summers 2020-2022 Department of Physics |
New York, New York |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics with subareas Experimental High Energy and Experimental Astroparticle Physics REU Site: Nevis Labs, Columbia University for Summers 2020-2022Abstract of Award | |
Cornell University REU Site: Accelerator Physics and Synchrotron Radiation Science Department of Physics |
Ithaca, New York |
Research Topics/Keywords: Accelerator Physics and Synchrotron Radiation research, Microwave Superconductivity, Beam Physics and Photoemission. REU Site: Accelerator Physics and Synchrotron Radiation ScienceAbstract of Award | |
CUNY Queensborough Community College REU Site: Research Experiences for Community College Students in Physics and Astronomy Department of Physics |
Bayside, New York |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics (Astronomy, Biophysics and Acoustics). REU Site: Research Experiences for Community College Students in Physics and AstronomyAbstract of Award | |
Duke University REU Site: Undergraduate Research in Nuclear and Particle Physics at TUNL/Duke Univers Department of Physics |
Durham, North Carolina |
Research Topics/Keywords: Nuclear and Particle Physics Comments: International travel. REU Site: Undergraduate Research in Nuclear and Particle Physics at TUNL/Duke UniversAbstract of Award | |
Georgia Institute of Technology REU Site: Broadening Participation and Resiliency in Physics Physics Department |
Atlanta, Georgia |
Research Topics/Keywords: Atomic molecular physics, optical physics, condensed matter physics, biophysics, astrophysics REU Site: Broadening Participation and Resiliency in PhysicsAbstract of Award Cofunded: Physics | |
Georgia Tech Research Corporation REU Site: Broadening Participation in Undergraduate Research in Physics: A Multi-Institutional REU Program Department of Physics |
Atlanta, Georgia |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics Comments: Ethics component. REU Site: Broadening Participation in Undergraduate Research in Physics: A Multi-Institutional REU ProgramAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research | |
Washington, District Of Columbia |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Optics and Laser Spectroscopy REU Site in Physics at Howard UniversityAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research, STEM Education | ||
Bloomington, Indiana |
Research Topics/Keywords: Experimental and theoretical research in Astrophysics, Biophysics, Condensed Matter Physics, Elementary Particle Physics, Materials Physics Nuclear Physics and Quantum Science. REU Site: Physics at Indiana University BloomingtonAbstract of Award | ||
Kansas State University REU Site: Physics at Kansas State University - Insteractions of Matter, Light and Learning Department of Physics |
Manhattan, Kansas |
Research Topics/Keywords: Laser-Matter Interactions at the Atomic and Nanoscales, Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, Condensed/Soft Matter and Biological Physics, Elementary Particle Physics and Physics Education Research REU Site: Physics at Kansas State University - Insteractions of Matter, Light and LearningAbstract of Award | |
Lehigh University REU Site: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Physics at Lehigh University Physics |
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
Research Topics/Keywords: Astrophysics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Biophysics, Condensed Matter Physics, Optics, Nanotechnology, Plasma Physics, Statistical Physics REU Site: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Physics at Lehigh UniversityAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research | |
Louisiana State University REU Site: Research in Physics and Astronomy at Louisiana State University Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
Research Topics/Keywords: Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics (Condensed Matter, Quantum/AMO, Nuclear, High Energy Particle, LIGO, Cosmology, Computational and Medical) REU Site: Research in Physics and Astronomy at Louisiana State UniversityAbstract of Award Cofunded: Astronomical Sciences | |
Miami University REU Site: Physics at Miami University Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Coral Gables, Florida |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics, Biology, Engineering and Sciences REU Site: Physics at Miami UniversityAbstract of Award | |
Michigan State University REU Site: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Physics Department of Physics and Astronomy |
East Lansing, Michigan |
Research Topics/Keywords: Experimental and Theoretical Physics, Nuclear, Accelerator, Condensed Matter, Biophysics, Astrophysics, High Energy Physics and Physics Education REU Site: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in PhysicsAbstract of Award | |
Bozeman, Montana |
Research Topics/Keywords: Quantum Physics, Materials Physics and Optics REU Site: Quantum and Materials PhysicsAbstract of Award Cofunded: Department of Defense (DoD) | ||
Northwestern University Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) REU: Astrophysics in its Modern Interdisciplinary Context Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA), Physics & Astronomy |
Evanston, Illinois |
Research Topics/Keywords: Galaxy Formation & Evolution, Black Holes, Gravitational Waves, Exoplanets, Dark Matter and Dark Energy, Exoplanets, High-Energy Astrophysics, High-Performance Computing. Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) REU: Astrophysics in its Modern Interdisciplinary ContextAbstract of Award Cofunded: Astronomical Sciences, Physics | |
Menlo Park, California |
Research Topics/Keywords: Atomic, Molecualar Physics and Biological Physics REU Site: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Atomic, Molecular and Biological PhysicsAbstract of Award | ||
Ohio Wesleyan University REU Site: Interdisciplinary Scientific Computation at Ohio Wesleyan University Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Delaware, Ohio |
Research Topics/Keywords: Astronomy, Computer Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Neuroscience and Physics REU Site: Interdisciplinary Scientific Computation at Ohio Wesleyan UniversityAbstract of Award | |
Oklahoma State University REU Site: Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Experience for Undergraduates in Physics at OSU Department of Physics |
Stillwater, Oklahoma |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics REU Site: Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Experience for Undergraduates in Physics at OSUAbstract of Award | |
West Lafayette, Indiana |
Research Topics/Keywords: Nanoscience, Astrophysics, Condensed Matter, Biophysics, Medical Physics, Geophysics, Particle Physics, Atomic Physics, Applied Physics, Theoretical Physics, and others. Comments: Funds RET component. REU Site: Multidisciplinary Physics at Purdue UniversityAbstract of Award | ||
Renssaeler Polytechnic Institute REU Site: Summer Research Experience for Undergraduate in Physics Department of Physics |
Troy, New York |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics, Applied Physics and Astronomy Comments: This project was co-funded the first year with DMR. REU Site: Summer Research Experience for Undergraduate in PhysicsAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research | |
Rochester Institute of Technology REU Site: Multimessenger Astrophysics School of Mathematical Sciences |
Rochester, New York |
Research Topics/Keywords: Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Electromagnetic Astrophysics, Scientific Computing REU Site: Multimessenger AstrophysicsAbstract of Award Cofunded: Astronomical Sciences | |
SUNY at Stony Brook REU Site: Broadening Undergraduate Research Participation in Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Stony Brook, New York |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics and Astronomy REU Site: Broadening Undergraduate Research Participation in Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook UniversityAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research | |
College Station, Texas |
Research Topics/Keywords: Nuclear Science REU Site: Nuclear Science at Texas A&M UniversityAbstract of Award | ||
Texas A&M University-Commerce REU Site: Summer Research Program for Community College Students in Physics and Astronomy at Texas A&M University-Commerce Physics |
Commerce, Texas |
Research Topics/Keywords: Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics, Astronomy, Physics Education, Organic Semiconductor Physics and Surface X-Ray Physics REU Site: Summer Research Program for Community College Students in Physics and Astronomy at Texas A&M University-CommerceAbstract of Award Cofunded: Astronomical Sciences | |
Fort Worth, Texas |
Research Topics/Keywords: Molecular and Chemical Physics, Astronomy and Planetary Science REU Site: Physics and Astrophysics at TCUAbstract of Award | ||
The University of Utah REU Physics and Astronomy at University of Utah Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Salt Lake City, Utah |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics and Astronomy Comments: EPSCoR co-funded. REU Physics and Astronomy at University of UtahAbstract of Award | |
Tucson, Arizona |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics and Applied Physics REU Site: Summer Bridge Program in Experimental PhysicsAbstract of Award | ||
Fayetteville, Arkansas |
Research Topics/Keywords: nanoscale materials, condensed matter, biophysics, photonics, lasers, and quantum optics Comments: Additional activities include Field Trip, Seminars, Ethics Course, Electronics and Machine Shop Workshops, Dinner and Dialog, etc. Summer Research Program in Physics at the University of ArkansasAbstract of Award Cofunded: Physics | ||
Davis, California |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Biological Physics, Complex Systems, Nuclear Physics, High Energy Physics and Astrophysics REU Site: UC Davis Physics and AstronomyAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research | ||
University of California, Santa Barbara REU Site: Summer Research in Physics and Astronomy at UC Santa Barbara Department of Physics |
Santa Barbara, California |
Research Topics/Keywords: Astronomy/Astrophysics, Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, Biophysics/Physics of Living Systems, Condensed Matter Physics, Gravity, Elementary Particle Physics REU Site: Summer Research in Physics and Astronomy at UC Santa BarbaraAbstract of Award | |
Merced, California |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics, including projects in biophysics; condensed
matter and solar science; atomic, molecular, and optical physics and quantum optics; nonlinear dynamics; soft condensed matter; and astrophysics REU Site: Physics Research at UC MercedAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research | ||
University of Chicago REU Site: Summer Research Projects in Contemporary Physics Department of Physics |
Chicago, Illinois |
Research Topics/Keywords: AMO, High Energy, Cosmic-Ray and Astrophysics, General Relativity, Condensed Matter Physics, Non-linear Physics, Biophysics and Topological Physics REU Site: Summer Research Projects in Contemporary PhysicsAbstract of Award | |
Boulder, Colorado |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics REU Site: Physics/JILAAbstract of Award Cofunded: Department of Defense (DoD) | ||
Gainesville, Florida |
Primary: Dr. Paul Fulda (352) 392-1444 paulfulda@ufl.edu Secondary: Dr. Peter Wass (352) 392-6746 pwass@ufl.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Gravitational Wave Physics Comments: International collaborators with Hannover, Paris, Japan, Italy, Australia and UK International REU Site for Gravitational PhysicsAbstract of Award | |
University of Illinois at Urbana REU Site: Applying the Tools of Physicians to Explore the Macroscopic, Microscopic and Quantum Worlds Department of Physics |
Urbana, Illinois |
Research Topics/Keywords: Biological Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Astrophysics, High-Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics and Computational Physics REU Site: Applying the Tools of Physicians to Explore the Macroscopic, Microscopic and Quantum WorldsAbstract of Award Cofunded: Department of Defense (DoD) | |
University of Kansas REU Site: University of Kansas Physics and Astronomy Research Experiences for Undergraduates Department of Phyiscs and Astronomy |
Lawrence, Kansas |
Research Topics/Keywords: Astronomy, Astrophysicle Physics, High Energy Theory, Condensed Matter Theory and Experimental. REU Site: University of Kansas Physics and Astronomy Research Experiences for UndergraduatesAbstract of Award Cofunded: Astronomical Sciences | |
University of Kentucky REU Site: Research in Symmetries at the University of Kentucky Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Lexington, Kentucky |
Research Topics/Keywords: Nuclear Physics, Condensed Matter Physics and Astronomy Comments: EPSCoR funded 1st year. REU Site: Research in Symmetries at the University of KentuckyAbstract of Award | |
University of Maryland at College Park REU Site: Training and Research Experiences in Nonlinear Dynamics (TREND) Department of Physics (IPST) |
College Park, Maryland |
Research Topics/Keywords: Nonlinear Dynamics in Physics, Engineering and Mathematics. REU Site: Training and Research Experiences in Nonlinear Dynamics (TREND)Abstract of Award | |
University of Miami REU Site: Championing Physics in Multicultural Miami: Dismantling Barriers for New Research Perspectives Department of Physics |
Coral Gables, Florida |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics (primary), Biology, Engineering and Computer Science. REU Site: Championing Physics in Multicultural Miami: Dismantling Barriers for New Research PerspectivesAbstract of Award | |
Ann Arbor, Michigan |
Research Topics/Keywords: Optics and Ultrafast Lasers Comments: International travel REU Site: Optics in the City of LightAbstract of Award | ||
University of Michigan Center - REU Site: Interdisciplinary Research Opportunities in Biophysics Department of Physics |
Ann Arbor, Michigan |
Research Topics/Keywords: Biophysics Center - REU Site: Interdisciplinary Research Opportunities in BiophysicsAbstract of Award | |
University of Michigan REU Site: Summer Undergraduate Research in Physics and Astrophysics at the University of Michigan Department of Physics |
Ann Arbor, Michigan |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics and Astrophysics REU Site: Summer Undergraduate Research in Physics and Astrophysics at the University of MichiganAbstract of Award | |
University of Michigan REU Site: University of Michigan - CERN Research Experience for Undergraduate and High School Teacher Programs Department of Physics |
Ann Arbor, Michigan |
Research Topics/Keywords: High Energy Physics Comments: International travel to Switzerland REU Site: University of Michigan - CERN Research Experience for Undergraduate and High School Teacher ProgramsAbstract of Award | |
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities REU Site: Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota Department of Physics |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Research Topics/Keywords: Condensed Matter Physics, Particle Physics, Biophysics, High Energy Astrophysics and Cosmology, Space and Planetary Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics REU Site: Physics and Astronomy at the University of MinnesotaAbstract of Award | |
University of Nebraska - Lincoln REU Site: Lasers and Optics Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Lincoln, Nebraska |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics, Lasers and Optcs REU Site: Lasers and OpticsAbstract of Award Cofunded: Department of Defense (DoD) | |
University of Notre Dame REU/RET Site: Physics REU and RET Programs at the University of Notre Dame Physics |
NOTRE DAME, Indiana |
Research Topics/Keywords: Astronomy, Astrophysics, Biophysics, Condensed Matter
Physics, High-Energy Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics, Physics Education Comments: Research Experiences for Teachers component. REU/RET Site: Physics REU and RET Programs at the University of Notre DameAbstract of Award | |
University of Oklahoma REU/RET Physics site at the University of Oklahoma Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Norman, Oklahoma |
Research Topics/Keywords: Theoretical and experimental work in Astrophysics, Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, Condensed Matter Physics and High Energy Physics Comments: International component and RET component. REU/RET Physics site at the University of OklahomaAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research | |
University of Rochester REU Site in Physics, Astrophysics and Optics at Rochester Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Rochester, New York |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics: Astrophysics, Optics, Particle Physics, Cosmology and Particle Astrophysics, Optics: Quantum Optics, Condensed Matter and Plasma Physics. REU Site in Physics, Astrophysics and Optics at RochesterAbstract of Award | |
University of Texas at Dallas REU Site: REU in Theoretical and Experimental Physics Department of Physics |
Richardson, Texas |
Research Topics/Keywords: Experimental and Theoretical Physics REU Site: REU in Theoretical and Experimental PhysicsAbstract of Award | |
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley REU and RET site in Physics at UTRGV Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Edinburg, Texas |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics, Arts and Science Comments: RET component. REU and RET site in Physics at UTRGVAbstract of Award | |
University of Toledo REU Site: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Physics and Astronomy at the University of Toledo Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Toledo, Ohio |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Condensed Matter, Computational, Materials Science, Health, Biological Physics, Photovoltaics and Plasma Physics Comments: Ethics component. REU Site: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Physics and Astronomy at the University of ToledoAbstract of Award | |
University of Utah REU Site: An Inclusive REU Program in Physics and Astronomy at the University of Utah Department of Physics |
Salt lake city, Utah |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics and Astronomy REU Site: An Inclusive REU Program in Physics and Astronomy at the University of UtahAbstract of Award Cofunded: Astronomical Sciences | |
Seattle, Washington |
Primary: Dr. Gray Rybka (206) 543-2771 grybka@wu.edu Secondary: Dr. Arthur Barnard (206) 543-2771 awbb1@uw.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics REU Site: University of Washington PhysicsAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research | |
University of Washington Bothell REU SITE: Physics Research at the University of Washington Bothell School of STEM |
Seattle, Washington |
Research Topics/Keywords: Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Computational Physics and Astrophysics, Physics Educational Research and Condensed Matter Physics REU SITE: Physics Research at the University of Washington BothellAbstract of Award | |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls REU Site: Research in Neutrino Astrophysics at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Department of Physics |
River Falls, Wisconsin |
Research Topics/Keywords: Neutrino Astrophysics, Cosmic Rays, Particle Physics and Neutron Monitor Physics REU Site: Research in Neutrino Astrophysics at the University of Wisconsin-River FallsAbstract of Award | |
Vanderbilt University REU Site: Vanderbilt University Research Experience for Undergraduates in Physics and Astronomy Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Nashville, Tennessee |
Research Topics/Keywords: Observational & Theoretical Astronomy, Experimental Condensed Matter, Biomedical Physics, Particle and High Energy Physics. Cofunded: Physics | |
Vanderbilt University REU Site: Vanderbilt University Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Physics and Astronomy Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Nashville, Tennessee |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics and Astronomy Comments: Foreign Travel to South Africa, Chile and Switzerland REU Site: Vanderbilt University Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Physics and AstronomyAbstract of Award | |
Villanova University REU Site: Astrophysics and Condensed Matter Physics at Villanova University Department of Physics |
Villanova, Pennsylvania |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics REU Site: Astrophysics and Condensed Matter Physics at Villanova UniversityAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research, STEM Education | |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University REU Site: Neutrino Physics at Virginia Tech Department of Physics |
Blacksburg, Virginia |
Research Topics/Keywords: Neutrino Physics REU Site: Neutrino Physics at Virginia TechAbstract of Award | |
Washington State University REU Site: The Physics of Waves from the Nanoscale to the Cosmic Scale Department of Physics |
Pullman, Washington |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics and Astronomy (Condensed Matter, Atomic, Molecular, Optics, Shock, Gravity Waves, Astronomy) Comments: Astronomy REU Site: The Physics of Waves from the Nanoscale to the Cosmic ScaleAbstract of Award |