Apply

When you are ready to apply, please review the application instructions below and then click the link at the bottom of this page to be directed to the Academic Jobs Online application portal.

Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to be supported by our NSF funding. If accepted, you will be required to show proof of citizenship or permanent residency.

This program is not intended for University of Washington students. If you are a current University of Washington student who is interested in research opportunities at the University of Washington, please email uwreu@phys.washington.edu for more information. 

Before you begin the application process, please have the following items and information ready as you will be asked to attach the file or enter the information before you can complete your application.

• • • A cover letter explaining your interest in our program (file to be attached, any format).

    • An unofficial transcript (file to be attached). If you attended more than one college, it is advisable to have an unofficial transcript from each. (Note: If you are selected to participate in our program, at that time you will be required to provide an official transcript mailed by your college registrar.)

    • Your GPA for science/math/computer science courses.

    • Your GPA for all courses.

    • The names and email addresses of two professors who can provide letters of recommendation (you may provide more than two if you wish). Follow the instructions on the application page to send an email request to your reference writers for a letter of recommendation. Please let your references know in advance that the email will come from "AcademicJobsOnline.org", so that they do not think it is spam. 

When you click on the "Take me to application" link, you will be directed to academicprogramsonline.org and the process will be as follows:

• • • Review the Physics REU program details and University of Washington Privacy Notice.

    • Complete the "Standard Coversheet" where you will enter your contact information and the names and email addresses of your references. Please fill in all fields that have a red asterisk and provide information for at least two references. If fields without an asterisk seem confusing or irrelevant, please just leave them blank.

    • After you have submitted your "Standard Coversheet", you will be directed to the specific Academic Jobs Online application to answer additional questions, activate your reference letter requests, and upload your cover letter and transcript. When you have successfully submitted the application page, you should receive an email from the system. 

    • After you complete the application, please consider filling out the optional demographic survey. The survey link will be provided to you via email after you submit your application.

      • • • The information requested in the demographic survey will be used to evaluate our program's outreach efforts. All responses will remain anonymous. Participation in the demographic survey is not required to complete your REU application.

    • Once all required application materials are received, your application will be reviewed.

    • We will begin making offers around mid-February, and hope to complete the process by mid-March. 

Applications (including references) received before February 22, 2024 11:59PM Eastern Standard Time will receive full consideration.

Applications are now closed

Questions? Please email: uwreu@phys.washington.edu