PhD in Mechanical Engineering vs Physics?

[RacinReaver]

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<p>RacinReaver, I have applied to several programs. I consider my school to be a research-based school, but it does not have the research areas of my interest. I know some REU programs encourage applicants from schools where research is not common; I’m not sure if that includes universities that are research-based, but do not have the area of interest for the applicant.

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<p>I went to a large research university and was able to get an REU the one summer I sent out applications. All of my friends that also applied for them were able to get them at other universities as well.</p>