The University of Washington Molecular Engineering Materials Center (UW MEM-C) Academic-Year Research Accelerator Research Experience for Undergraduates (AYRA REU) program is focused on expanding student opportunities for research experiences. The academic-year program will help bridge gaps in the STEM pathway for those who may otherwise need work-study or other employment to support their education. MEM-C AYRA students will spend 10-19 hr/week on research for two or three academic quarters, and training will include professional development including resume training and internship searches, to help them advance along the STEM pathway.
Program Details
If selected, you will be embedded in one of the MEM-C labs for the academic year. You will work with graduate students and faculty to develop a research project, gain training in relevant techniques and instrumentation, collect data, write-up your results and craft presentations. Students will participate in seminars with programming that supports undergraduate research and professional development (e.g. strengthening scientific communication, preparing for graduate school, preparing to enter the job market), and are also included in MEM-C IRG meetings and seminars. Participants will be encouraged to register for 2.0 credits of Independent Research (details provided upon acceptance to the program) and required present a poster at the UW Undergraduate Research Symposium during Spring quarter.
- Eligibility: Only U.S. citizens, national, or permanent residents are eligible to apply. This opportunity is open to all eligible undergraduate students regardless of race, sex or other identity.
- Duration: Either two (2) or three (3) academic quarters, following the 2025-2026 UW Academic Calendar.
- Stipend: $2,300/quarter
- Application Deadline: Monday, October 6, 2025
