Program Information
Program Dates
- May 26, 2025 – Aug 1, 2025
Location
- Clarkson University’s Potsdam Hill Campus, located in Potsdam, New York.
Financial Package
Participants will receive:
- $720/week stipend plus food allowance ($7,200 in total for 10 weeks)
- Round-trip travel to and from Potsdam, New York (up to $600 trip reimbursement)
- Free on-campus housing
Eligibility
- Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States
- GPA above 3.0
- Have completed an introductory course in an area suitable to your preferred research options
- Interest in and aptitude for research in electricity infrastructure as evidenced by the transcript, personal statement, and letter of recommendations
- Students’ graduate study plan (to be included in your personal statement)
Application Deadline
Full consideration will be given to applications submitted before Feb 15th, 2025. However, the review will continue after the deadline until the positions are filled.
Application Materials
- CV/Resume
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Contact of One Letter of Recommendation Writer
- Review and Identification of three research projects (see “Research Projects” page for descriptions)
*Students from underrepresented groups in the science, engineering, veterans, disabled, or are early in their undergraduate coursework (rising sophomores or juniors) are especially encouraged to apply.
**Students from research limited schools including community colleges and teaching oriented schools are especially encouraged to apply.
***The PwrEng-REU program is dedicated to the ideals of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion and we ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all scholars. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about the housing accommodations or other aspects of the program.