Summer 2016 NDnano Undergraduate Research Fellowship (NURF) Opportunities
For the summer 2016 NURF program, NDnano has compiled more than 20 research projects from engineering and
science faculty who are affiliated with the Center. The projects offer motivated undergraduates* the opportunity to
learn more about a specific area of research, gain valuable skills, and be part of a cutting-edge research project in
nanoscience or nanoengineering.
Students awarded a fellowship will conduct their research within an exciting team atmosphere, working with a faculty
mentor, postdocs, and graduate students in the University’s science and engineering labs and cleanroom facilities.
Each NURF position is full time (40 hours/week) and provides a total stipend of $5,250 over a 10-week period to fall
somewhere between May 16 – August 5**. Students awarded a fellowship are responsible for securing their own
transportation to the University, housing, and food for the summer. The University offers summer housing and meal
plans (detailed information is available at http://summersession.nd.edu/student-services-resources/ ), or students can opt
to live off campus. For international students accepted into the program, NDnano will assist with the visa process. See
Frequently Asked Questions (link below) for additional information for international students.
Fellowship recipients will be part of Notre Dame’s summer research community and have the opportunity to participate
in a variety of activities. At the conclusion of their research, each NURF recipient is required to prepare a summary of
their project accomplishments for posting on the NDnano website.
Please note that since NURF funding comes from a variety of dynamic sources, the total number of these competitive
fellowships is anticipated to be between 10 and 20. Students who do not secure fellowships but are selected as summer
interns by faculty will be offered the option of unpaid internship opportunities.
See the NURF Frequently Asked Questions at http://nano.nd.edu/education/nurf-program-overview/nurf-faqs/
Application instructions
1) Review the summer 2016 NURF project descriptions and select a project of interest.
http://nano.nd.edu/education/nurf-program-overview/2016-project-descriptions/
2) Complete the application (next page). Delete this page of instructions, and save the file with your last name and your
first name as the first words in the file name. (Ex: Smith-Barb-2016 NURF Application)
3) Email your completed application to the project’s faculty mentor(s) for consideration, and cc: Heidi Deethardt at
ndnano@nd.edu. The application deadline is Friday, February 5, 2016.
NDnano faculty will follow-up with applicants as needed. Award notifications will begin in early March.
Please note: Students are welcome to apply for more than one project. However, please list and prioritize on your
application(s) all the projects for which you have applied.
Want to learn more? Project summaries submitted by last year’s NURF recipients can be viewed at
http://nano.nd.edu/education/nurf-program-overview/2015-project-summaries/
*For purposes of the NURF program, undergraduates are students who will not yet have completed their undergraduate studies at the
start of their summer fellowship.
**Please note: The University allows students to work a maximum of 40 hours/week during the summer months (for all campus positions
combined). This means that students cannot participate in the NURF program and at the same time hold any other paid on-campus
position. In addition, Notre Dame students who have on-campus academic-year jobs cannot start their NURF position before May 23
unless their ND employing department “terminates” their job in the system in March. Contact Heidi Deethardt for more details.
Thank you for your interest in NDnano!
Summer 2016 NDnano Undergraduate Research Fellowship (NURF) Opportunities
Application
Your name:
Name of college or university:
Planned graduation date (month and year):
Major:
Overall GPA:
Major GPA:
Campus address:
Mailing address (if different than above):
Phone:
Email:
Have you participated in the NURF program previously? ___ Yes, in summer 20___
___ No
Describe the undergraduate research you have undertaken in the past, in courses or with research mentors, including summer
internships (use additional pages as necessary):
If applicable, please provide the name and contact information of a faculty reference you’ve conducted research for.
In order of priority (1st choice, 2nd choice, etc.), please list the title of 2016 NURF project(s) you’re applying for and the
project’s faculty mentor(s) (from NDnano website):
Describe your interest in the 2016 NURF project you’re applying for (use additional pages as necessary):
Do you see yourself seeking a graduate or professional degree in the future? Highlight all that apply.
M.S.
Ph.D.
M.D
M.D./Ph.D
other ______
Please provide any other information that will help determine your suitability and interest in participating in a summer
research program (use additional pages as necessary):
Thank you for your interest in NDnano!
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