REU students gain experience in the Learning Sciences (research on instruction and learning) by working on projects with faculty members who specialize in this area. Interns may also work with advanced graduate students or postdoctoral fellows in the faculty members' labs.
Faculty have primary appointments in the Department of Psychology, and the Schools of Education, Law, and Computing and Information. This program is most appropriate for students who will be entering the second year of undergraduate study, but students entering the third or fourth year will be considered. No previous research experience is required. A stipend and on campus housing will be provided. Interns will be expected to devote up to 37.5 hours/week to the position. Students must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents of the United States.
This program will provide valuable experience for students who intend to apply for graduate programs and will include professional development seminars run by the program co-directors, other faculty, and LRDC graduate students. We especially welcome applications from students who are interested in applying to one of our PhD programs. Professional development programs include topics such as applying to graduate school, writing a research statement, writing a CV, the imposter phenomenon, stereotype threat, and presenting research.
The program concludes with a poster session at which the program participants present what they have learned to the entire LRDC.
Complete the application here. Application deadline is 2/8/26. Applicants will be informed of the decision on or around 2/18/26.