Summer Scholars

The Materials Processing Center and the Center for Materials Science and Engineering sponsor a Summer Research Internship Program through the NSF REU program.

The program started in 1983, and has brought hundreds of the best science and engineering undergraduates in the country to MIT for graduate-level materials research. A wide range of project areas is available; see previous years' programs for example projects.

The application must be submitted by February 13, 2009.

MPC/CMSE Summer Scholar Irene Hu (summer '07), developing the ink-jet printing method of depositing J aggregates of cyanine dyes onto organic substrates.

Available projects

Projects available vary from year to year. Interns select their own projects from faculty presentations given the first few days of the program. What previous years' students researched can give you a good idea of the sorts of projects available.

Quick Facts

• Map of the city of Cambridge, showing important landmarks, facilities and restaurants close to MIT
• Program dates: June 7, 2009 - August 8, 2009
• Stipend $5700 + round trip travel expenses
• Open to students who are starting their junior or senior year at any college or university, other than MIT in September of 2008
• Only US citizens/permanent residents may apply
• Selection based on application and recommendation letters
• Application deadline : February 13, 2009
• Awards will be announced by: March 13, 2009