Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art research environment? The VINSE Summer Tech Crew program offers Vanderbilt students a unique opportunity to work in a Class 100 cleanroom while supporting cutting-edge research, education, and outreach.
What is the VINSE Summer Tech Crew?
The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) is accepting applications for its Summer 2026 Tech Crew program. This paid, immersive experience provides hands-on training alongside VINSE staff and researchers, with exposure to cleanroom operations, lithography, thin film deposition and etching, and advanced characterization tools used across biomedicine, optics, and advanced electronics.
The 10-week program also includes professional development activities and concludes with a symposium and poster session where students present their work.
What’s in it for me?
- Extensive hands-on laboratory experience
- Develop skills relevant in academia and industry
- $7000 stipend
- Paid Vanderbilt housing
- Additional student employment in the semester
Am I eligible?
- Yes, there are no eligibility requirements
- Current freshman and sophomores preferred
Click here to apply
- Application requires resume and statement of interest
- Contact information for 2 recommenders
- Deadline: February 15, 2026