About our program

Attention all undergraduate students! Are you looking for an opportunity to dive deep into your area of study and gain valuable research experience?

The University of Notre Dame’s College of Engineering presents the Engineering SUmmer Research Experiences (E-SURE) for Undergraduates Program. This program provides opportunities for undergraduates to experience hands-on participation in research in many areas of engineering and computer science. You will work closely with faculty on a variety of current research projects and benefit from a number of social and educational activities organized to enrich your experience.

Join our community of scholars and work alongside experienced faculty members to conduct cutting-edge research that could pave the way for future breakthroughs in your field. Whether you're interested in science, computing, technology, engineering, math, our program offers a variety of research projects to choose from, so you're sure to find something that matches your interests. Plus, with the chance to collaborate with other driven students, learn about graduate student opportunities and how to apply for graduate fellowships, and present your findings at a poster session, this program is the perfect way to boost your academic portfolio. Apply now to unlock your full potential this summer!

Student housing and food costs are covered by the faculty advisors. Some of the REU positions may also have a stipend. We are currently accepting applications from US citizens, permanent residents and international students already enrolled at a US university as an F-1 or J-1 student. Students who are in those groups traditionally underrepresented in engineering (women, members of underrepresented minorities, and those with disabilities) are particularly encouraged to apply.

Program Details

• Typical Program Dates: May 22nd - July 22nd/August 4th
• Duration: 8-10 weeks
• The program dates are applicable for most programs, some programs may extend to a 10 week period.
• Application deadline: Sunday, April 2nd, 2023.
• Fill out our application form. Applications open.
• April 2nd - April 21st : Faculty make offers and confirm chosen applicants.
• April 22nd - April 30th : Applicants not selected this year should receive email notifications
• All positions are funded(housing, meals provided), often with stipend.
• There will be social and academic events organized for the participating students.

Fill out our application form.

Applications have now closed. We received over 60 applicants for about 16 spots.

Instructions for admitted students

See document here or at this link: Instructions and information for admitted students

Instructions for Advising Faculty

See document here or at this link: Instructions and information for advising faculty

REU opportunities this summer

Other ND Engineering REU programs

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  ND Nano Undergraduate Research Fellowships

  Each year, NDnano awards several undergraduate summer research fellowships. Students awarded a fellowship will conduct their research within an exciting team atmosphere, working with an NDnano faculty mentor, postdocs, and graduate students in the University’s science and engineering labs or core facilities.
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  ND Energy Summer Research Programs

  ND Energy helps connect ubndergraduate students with opportunities and hosts programs that offer professional development workshops and social events to enhance the research experience of students and to prepare them for the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium where they will present their research project.
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  ND Wireless AWaRE REU

  The Wireless Institute at the University of Notre Dame will conduct a 10-week summer undergraduate research program called Advanced Wireless Research Experiences (AWARE). AWARE provides opportunities for undergraduate EE and CSE majors to experience hands-on, innovative research alongside faculty and graduate students and staff. Students continuing college enrollment in Fall 2023 interested in wireless networking, robotics, UVA's, and mobile computing are invited to apply. Women and minority students are encouraged to apply. Participants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. This Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is pending funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF).