Physics Summer Research Program

Summer Research Program

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Physics at Hope College

WHY DO RESEARCH AT HOPE COLLEGE?

Hope College has a long, rich history of undergraduate research.

You will work directly with a faculty mentor to answer questions at the forefront of scientific research.

Are you ready to begin your career as a researcher?

Social activities with over 150 fellow research students
occur most evenings and weekends.

Hope has had as many as six NSF-REU grants.

U.S. News and World Report ranked Hope College
4^thin the nation for undergraduate research in 2003.

Choose from a range of externally funded research projects:

Learn more about the specific projects by clicking on the topics above. Read about the 2011 program on our Summer Research Blog. The dates for the 2012 research program are May 21^st to July 27^th, unless otherwise indicated.

Funding for the Summer Research Program is provided by:

National Science Foundation
Research Corporation
Mesaplexx, PTY LTD
Michigan Space Grant Consortium
NASA
US Department of Homeland Security
and Hope College Endowed funds

Students selected for the program will receive a stipend of $5200 for the 10 week program plus travel reimbursement. Housing assistance is also provided at 50% if the student lives on campus. Applicants must be registered at an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution and must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Apply online at http://sharp.hope.edu

Applications will be reviewed starting February 17, 2012 for Hope College students and March 2, 2012 for students from other institutions.

For more information contact us at
physicsreu@hope.edu