OpenFieldChicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) Summer Research Traineeship
Ten-week National Science Foundation REU summer research traineeship collaborating with UChicago and Argonne National Laboratory scientists on quantum communication testbeds, diamond NV centers, and quantum optics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled undergraduate in physics, engineering, or computer science with minimum 3.4 GPA.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English language skills.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Completed university coursework in modern physics, quantum mechanics, or linear algebra.
- Recommendation letters
- Two faculty recommendation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $6,500 10-week summer stipend plus on-campus housing in Hyde Park and travel allowance
- Application fee
- $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0 tuition; all costs covered by the National Science Foundation (NSF REU).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Summer 2027 undergraduate research program)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The University of Chicago documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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