Melbourne, Aus- Feasibility study extreme binaries GW
Melbourne, Aus- GW from neutron star magnetic
Melbourne, Aus- Data analysis in the Cloud:
Melbourne, Aus- primordial black holes with GW
Melbourne, Aus-Ensemble GW detections
Paris, France - squeezed light
Created Jan 10, 2026
A comprehensive ranking of Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) opportunities in gravitational wave (GW) physics across Europe and Australia. These prestigious programs span cutting-edge projects from the Einstein Telescope in Belgium to LISA interferometry in Germany, offering students hands-on experience with revolutionary astrophysics research.
Opportunities range from theoretical work like black hole simulations and testing general relativity in Birmingham, to experimental projects including laser interferometry in Wales, thermal noise studies in Northern Italy, and data analysis of neutron star mergers in Melbourne. Students can explore exotic topics like primordial black holes, squeezed light experiments in Paris, or even earthquake detection at Cascina. Whether characterizing detector coatings, hunting data glitches in Glasgow, or developing GUIs, these programs provide invaluable exposure to the forefront of gravitational wave astronomy.