Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, Virginia - in partnership with Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Newport News, and with the support of the National Science Foundation -is conducting a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program to provide research opportunities for college and university students in accelerator physics and nuclear physics.

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The goals are to expose students to the sense of excitement and accomplishment that accompanies independent research and to provide information and contacts that can improve their chances of remaining in physics.

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Student researchers will operate with well-guided independence to contribute usefully to advances in superconducting RF structures, novel accelerator design, and particle detectors. In some cases, students will be co-authors on resulting publications.

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The summer program will run for 10 weeks from May to August. The students will work with ODU faculty and Jefferson Lab staff scientists at Jefferson Lab on their research projects.

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Selected students will receive compensation ($700 per week), and a meal allowance ($10 per day). Deadline for application is in February.

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Please be aware we expect the 2024 program will take place in-person. We will update this information should this status change.

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Please refer to the "How to Apply" page.

• Current undergraduate students, enrolled in a degree program leading to baccalaureate, who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions should fill out and submit the online application which includes academic transcript (unofficial is acceptable) and 2 letters of reference.