Research Resource
Looking for research opportunities at Wellesley and summer internships?
Here's the good place to start!
Quick Guide: How to apply to Research Opportunities
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FIND a Program
Identify the program you want to apply to. Think about your interests and past experiences.​
Look for inspirations and examples:
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Consider these programs at Wellesley:
- First Year Apprenticeship Program (FYAP)
- Sophomore Early Research Program (SERP)
- Science Center Summer Research Program (SRP)
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Reach out to Physics/Astronomy professors:
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PLAN what you need
Things you might need for Summer programs/ Internships/ Other research opportunities:​
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- Personal Statement
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Unofficial Transcript
- Additional Essay
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Additional notes
for International Student:
- Check if US work permit is required
- CPT/OPT training
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Prepare the required documents as listed for the program you want to apply to
Summer Research/Internship
Important dates in general:
Application Window: Dec - Feb
Program Dates: May - Aug
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Important dates for Wellesley Summer Research:
Application Window: Feb
Selection Notification: Apr
Program Dates: May - July
Poster Session: July
Areas of Physics
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Classical mechanics
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Engineering Physics
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Electromagnetic
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Relativistics mechanics
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Thermodynamics, stats
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Optics
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Quantum Physics
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Particle Physics
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Geophysics
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Astronomy
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Astrophysics
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Materials Science
Classical Mechanics
studies of the motion of bodies under the influence of forces or with the equilibrium of bodies when all forces are balanced
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Relativistic Mechanics
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mechanics compatible with special relativity, studies the motion of objects whose relative velocities approach the speed of light.
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Quantum Physics
studies of physics at the scale of atoms and subatmic particles​
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Astronomy
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one of the oldest natural sciences!
studies of celestial objects, phenomena, and the Universe as a whole.
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Engineering Physics
an interdisciplinary field that bridges the gap between theoretical science and practical engineering by seeking ways to apply, design, and develop new solutions in engineering.
Thermodynamics
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studies the relation between heat, work, temperature, energy and physical properties of matter.
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Particle Physics
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studies atomic nuclei/atoms and their constituents and interactions
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Astrophysics
calculations, simulations, and observations to characterize and understand astrophysical phenomena on a wide range of scales, all the way to the universe at large.
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Electromagnetic
studies of the electromagnetic force, a type of physical interaction that occurs between electrically charged particles.
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Optics
studies the behavior and properties of light, including its interactions with matter and the construction of instruments that use or detect it.
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Geophysics
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studies physical processes and physical properties of the Earth and its surrounding space environment
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Materials Science
interdisciplinary field concerned with the understanding and application of the properties of matter. Materials scientists study the connections between the underlying structure of a material, its properties, its processing methods and its performance in applications.
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