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Here you'll find a central hub of resources to help you prepare for and succeed during the Ole Miss summer REU program. On this page, you’ll find essential forms, training materials, student support tools, a calendar of important dates, and a detailed FAQ. Everything you need to stay informed and organized throughout the program is right here.

Resources for Nanoengineering REU

Important forms and links to help you succeed in the REU program this summer

2025 REU Participant Information and Behavior Acknowledgement Form

2025 REU Student Checklist 

Summer Program Medical Consent and Waiver Form

Laboratory Services for Biological and Chemical Safety Training

Instructions for Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training

Faculty, Postdoc, and Graduate Student Mentor Training (credit: University of Minnesota)

Literature Searching Resources

How to make an effective research poster (credit: UC Davis)

Ole Miss Office of National Scholarship Advisement: Goldwater, NSF GRFP, and other fellowship resources

UMSAFE

Important Dates for 2025

Keep track of important dates and events using the information below.

Tue May 27:

REU Students Arrive

  • Check into Campus Walk Apartments
  • Pick Up ID
  • Purchase Parking Pass

Wed May 28:

REU Begins

  • 9AM, REU Orientation, Brevard 305
  • 10AM, Appropriate Behavior Training, Coulter Hall
  • 11AM, Safety/RCR training, begin work with research groups
  • 5PM, Welcome Networking Event, Booth's BBQ

Thu May 29

Social Activity - REU Pickleball

  • 3PM, Courts behind Turner Center

Mon Jun 2:

Professional Development

  • 9AM, Navigating Scholarly Literature Brevard 305

Wed Jun 4:

Research Seminar and Networking

  • Dr. Thomas Werfel & Dr. Jing Li
  • 11AM, Brevard 305

Thu Jun 5:

Optional Workshop: Visualizing Biomolecues for Research

  • 9-10:30AM, TCRC 3054

Social Activity - REU Pickleball

  • 3PM, Courts behind Turner Center

Mon Jun 9:

Professional Development

  • 9AM, STEM Outreach, Center for Mathematics and Science Education Brevard 305

Tue Jun 10:

Outreach Planning Meeting

  • 9AM, Brevard 305

Wed Jun 11:

Research Seminar and Networking

  • Dr. Mo Maniruzzaman & Dr. Eden Tanner
  • 11AM, Brevard 305

Thu Jun 12:

Social Activity - REU Pickleball

  • 3PM, Courts behind Turner Center

Mon Jun 16:

Professional Development

  • 2PM, Rebel Challenge Course Team Building Workshop, Intramural Fields

Wed Jun 18:

Research Seminar and Networking

  • Dr. Yi Hua & Dr. Alex Flynt
  • 11AM, Brevard 305

Thu Jun 12:

Social Activity - REU Pickleball

  • 3PM, Courts behind Turner Center

Mon Jun 23:

Professional Development

  • 9AM, Conferences and Research Posters, Brevard 305

Wed Jun 25:

Research Seminar and Networking

  • Dr. Nikki Reinemann & Dr. Joe Xu
  • 11AM, Brevard 305

Thu Jun 26:

Outreach Nanoengineering Day

  • 8AM - 12PM

Social Activity - REU Pickleball

  • 3PM, Courts behind Turner Center

Mon Jun 30:

Professional Development

  • 9AM, Office of National Scholarship Advisement, Brevard 305

Wed Jul 2:

Research Seminar and Networking

  • Dr. Sushil Mishra & Dr. Brenda Prager
  • 11AM, Brevard 305

MIEC abstract deadline

Thu Jul 3:

Social Activity - REU Pickleball

  • 3PM, Courts behind Turner Center

Fri Jul 4:

Independence Day - University Closed

Fireworks

  • 9PM, Oxford HS or Sardis Dam

Mon Jul 7:

Professional Development

  • 9AM, NSF GRFP, Brevard 305

Thu Jul 10:

Social Activity - REU Pickleball

  • 3PM, Courts behind Turner Center

Fri Jul 11:

Registration deadline for MIEC

MIEC

Mon Jul 14:

Professional Development

  • 9AM, Scientific Oral Presentations, Brevard 305

Thu Jul 17:

Social Activity - REU Pickleball

  • 3PM, Courts behind Turner Center

Mon Jul 21:

Professional Development

  • 9AM, Networking and Mentorship, Brevard 305

Tue Jul 22:

Deadline to have posters printed for MIEC

  • 12PM

Thu Jul 24:

Mississippi INBRE/EPSCoR Conference

  • University of Mississippi Student Union

Mon Jul 28:

Professional Development

  • 9AM, Applying to Graduate School, Brevard 305

Tue Jul 29:

Social Activity - REU Pickleball

  • 3PM, Courts behind Turner Center

Wed Jul 30:

Student Focus Groups

  • Center for Research Evaluation, Brevard 305

Thu Jul 31:

  • 9AM, Final Presentations, Brevard Auditorium
  • 11AM, End of Summer Collaboration Workshop, Woods Lounge
  • 5PM, Send-Off Celebration
  • Evening: Pack and prepare for tomorrow's departure

Fri Aug 1:

  • 8AM, Check out of apartments

FAQ

Got questions about the Ole Miss Nanoengineering Summer REU Program? We’ve got answers.

Undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and are enrolled in a degree program leading to a bachelor's degree.

No! Nanoengineering is interdisciplinary, and students majoring in any STEM field are eligible.

Yes. Community college students who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply.

No. Prior research experience is not required.

No. The program is open to rising sophomores through rising seniors.

We are looking for students with a genuine interest in research. Strong applicants demonstrate curiosity, motivation, and a desire to gain hands-on research experience. This program is best suited for students considering a future in research or graduate studies. It is not intended for students solely pursuing medical school, unless they are considering an MD/PhD path.

Visit the application page for details. Applications are submitted through the NSF ETAP system.

February 15 each year.

First-round offers are typically made in early March. A waitlist is maintained in case any offers are declined.

The program runs for 10 weeks beginning with move-in on the Tuesday after Memorial Day and concluding during the first week of August.

Yes. Starting in 2026, participants will receive a $7,000 stipend.

Yes. On-campus housing is provided in contemporary or apartment-style residence halls.

Yes. Travel to and from the REU site can be reimbursed up to $500 total.

Yes. Participants will present a research poster at the Mississippi IDeA/EPSCoR conference during the summer and give an oral presentation at the end of the REU program.

No. The REU is a full-time research experience and requires full participation.

No. Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible.

Yes. Students who were not selected in a previous year are welcome to reapply.

Yes, you can apply. However, per NSF guidelines, the majority of participants should come from institutions other than the host site. University of Mississippi students are encouraged to seek out research opportunities directly with UM faculty during the summer.

For questions about the program, contact: