The Vanderbilt Physics & Astronomy Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program brings ten students each summer to the Vanderbilt campus to work closely with faculty and research groups. The program provides research opportunities in areas across sub-fields of theoretical physics, experimental/observational physics, computational physics, and data-driven physics.

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Funded by the National Science Foundation, this REU program is a 10-week internship for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. (Graduating seniors: Please contact us to inquire about eligibility.) Our program emphasizes a friendly, collaborative environment, field trips and local social events. Comprehensive mentoring is achieved through close interaction with faculty, postdocs, and other Vanderbilt students within the department. Professional development opportunities are offered through topical workshops, coffee break chats, expert seminars, and coached poster/talk sessions which prepare students for future academic and professional challenges.

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Our program is proud of the diversity represented by our participating interns, mentors, faculty, and staff. Our program works closely with the Vanderbilt Data Science Institute and the Frist Center for Autism & Innovation to co-sponsor students where appropriate (please visit the links to these partner programs on the right side of site).

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Vanderbilt University is located in the vibrant and cosmopolitan Nashville Tennessee. The campus is within walking distance of downtown.

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Research areas include:

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Astrophysics (Observational & Theoretical)

Biological physics (Experimental)

Condensed Matter, Atomic, Molecular, Optical, and Nanoscale physics (Experimental and Theoretical)

Particle (LHC) and High-Energy Nuclear (RHIC) physics (Experimental and Theoretical)

• The Vanderbilt University Physics & Astronomy REU Program is a 10-week internship for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. (Graduating seniors: Please contact us at the email address below to inquire about eligibility.)
• Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive stipend support.
• Vanderbilt undergraduates may participate, either with support from their faculty adviser or through the Vanderbilt University Summer Research Program (VUSRP), which has its application deadline in mid-February.
• Applicants wishing to be considered for projects and sponsorship by the Vanderbilt Data Science Institute and/or the Frist Center for Autism & Innovation should indicate this clearly in the application.