REU Program at the International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN) at Northwestern University - Application Deadline

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All Day, Feb. 9, 2026

Are you an upcoming junior? Want to spend your summer building real scientific skills, visiting a national lab, and presenting your own research at a symposium?

Applications are now being accepted for the Northwestern University International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN) 2026 Summer REU in Nanotechnology program.

Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, is now accepting students for this upcoming summer! Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) participants engage in full-time research for 9 weeks during the summer (mid-June through mid-August). They also attend regular group meetings that provide opportunities to share their progress and gain a broad overview of a range of scientific projects. Additional activities include special lectures, a field trip to Argonne National Laboratory, an individual writing workshop, and a public speaking seminar.
 
At the end of the summer, each student completes a substantive research paper and presents their research accomplishments at a closing symposium.
 
What are the benefits?
  • $6,300 stipend, plus round-trip airfare, a meal plan, and dormitory housing.
  • Have access to world-class equipment and facilities.
  • Participate in team events.
Who is eligible?
  • A U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Majoring in engineering or the sciences.
  • Have at least one year left to complete your undergraduate degree.

Need help with your application? Reach out to an Undergraduate Research Ambassador (URA) on how to craft a competitive application to this program by emailing undergradresearch@arizona.edu or making a 1:1 appointment with an URA.

Ready to apply? Apply here. The application deadline is February 9th, 2026 at 11:00PM AZ Time.

Questions? Please email your inquiries to Margaret Connolly at m-connolly@northwestern.edu