Friday, February 13, 2015

NSF REU University of Rochester

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Rochester invites you to apply for their NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) this summer.  This is a summer program of full-time scientific research, supporting discussion groups, research meetings, as well as social activities.  Research problems are available across the broad landscape of contemporary chemical research:  structure, mechanism, dynamics, synthesis, spectroscopy and theory; inorganic, organic, organometallic, physical, biological, polymer, nuclear and environmental chemistry.  This program runs from May 27 to July 31, 2015.   For details and to apply, go to:  http://www.chem.rochester.edu/undergrad/reu.php  Applications Due:   March 16, 2015   (Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.)  

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Summer Program in Computational Biology - Rutgers

The Computational Biology Summer Program at Rutgers provides meaningful summer research experiences to ten undergraduate students and combines experimental, theoretical and computational approaches with a focus on the intersection of the mathematical, computational and biological sciences.  Applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary program of education or traditional 4 year college.   You must have maintained a cumulative 3.0 GPA and have completed at least one undergraduate science course.  For more information please go to:  http://ccib.camden.rutgers.edu/reu/ and submit your application online http://ccib.camden.rutgers.edu/reu/2015-reu-application/   Each student will receive room and board plus a $5,000 stipend.  Application Deadline is March 1, 2015.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

ACS sponsored Nuclear and Radiochemistry Summer School Program

The ACS sponsored Nuclear and Radiochemistry Summer School program is seeking curious and highly motivated students with strong science background.   If selected, these students receive an all-expense paid opportunity to complete a 6 week (June 15 to July 24) summer course in Nuclear and Radiochemistry in either California or New York.   Selected students receive a stipend of $4,000.   Deadline for applications is March 13, 2015.   Please go to http://chemistry.missouri.edu/nucsummer/index.shtml  If you have any questions please feel free to contact J. David robertson, National Director, robertsonjo@missouri.edu   573-882-5346

Monday, February 9, 2015

Ecosystem Field Studies 2015 Summer Field Course accredited by the University of Montana

For more information on their 3 Summer Field Course Programs for the 2015 summer, go to www.ecofs.org    Feel free to contact Steve Johnson, Director, Ecosystem Field Studies at steve@ecofs.org   

Purdue University 2-13-2015

The Department of Biochemistry at Purdue University is now accepting applications for their NSF-sponsored Reserach Experience for Undergraduaes (REU) program in the summer of 2015.  This is a 10 week program with a $5,000 stipend and on-campus housing provided.  For more information and to apply, go to https://ag.purdue.edu/biochem/Pages/REU_Application.aspx   You will need a copy of your transcript and two faculty letters of recommendation along with a statement of career goals and interest in the program.  

2015 REU Program in Climate Science at Penn State 3-15-2015

Summer research positions are avilable in the broad area of climate science as part of an REU program in the Department of Meteorology at Penn State University.   These positions are for ten weeks during the 2015 summer.  Interested candidates can submit an application via email to Jose D. Fuentes (jdfuentes@psu.edu) or Jon Nese (j2n@psu.edu).   Applications should include cover letter, resume, list of courses taken in undergraduate school and associated grades, and names of two references.   Applications will be accepted through March 15, 2015 and can be found, along with additional information, at the REU website:  http://micromet.psu.edu/reuclimate/index.html.

Vanderbilt University Summer Research Experience for Nanoscience and Engineering 2-15-2015

Vanderbilt University invites you to apply to their Summer Reserch Program for undergraduates in Nanoscience and Engineering.  All participants will receive a $5,000 stipend, room and board and $500 travel allowance.  Please go to www.vanderbilt.edu/vinse/reu for more information and to apply. 

University of Alabama - (REU) 2-28-2015

The University of Alabama is pleased to announce their 2015 REU program supported by the National Science Foundation for students who plan to attend graduate school in chemistry or a related field.  Participants will receive a $5,000 stipend plus on-campus housing during this 10 week program (May 25-July 31).  Information and an application can be found at:  http://chemistry.ua.edu/research-experience-for-undergraduates-program-reu/.  

University of Kansas Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry SURP - 2-20-2015

University of Kansas is offering a ten-week program for undergraduate students to participate in paid laboraboty research.  To learn more about this program please go to http://www.pharmchem.ku.edu or contact Ann Heptig at heptig@ku.edu

Georgia Tech Summer 2015 Undergraduate Research Opportunities - 2-15-2015

Chemistry and Biochemistry undergraduate majors are invited to apply for a ten week research progarm.   Program participants will receive a stipend of $5,000, a travel allowance, and housing.   Please go to:   https://w2.chemistry.gatech.edu/reu/  for more information.

2015 Marine Science Summer Internship - University of Delaware

The University of Delaware invites you to an undergraduate summer research opportunity at the College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment.   Supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Ocean Sciences, this REU program supports ten undergraduate students to conduct research in marine science.   The program will run for 10 weeks (June 8 - August 14).    Student support includes a $5,500 stipend, campus housing and travel assistance.  The application form and instructions for submitting supporting documents are available at http://www.ceoe.udel.edu/academics/for-current-undergraduates/marine-sciences-summer-program/application.   

NC State University - RSF REU

NCSU Chemistry Department invites rising sophomore-junior students from primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs), to engage in one of many possible independent research topics that combine experiment  techniques and computational methods at our department in Raleigh, NC.  This is a 10 week program from May 26th to July 31st.    $5,000 stipend  and free on-campus housing.  Please go to http://assist.ncsu.edu/education/undergraduate/summer-reu/   for more information and to apply.

Amgen Scholars - Undergraduate Summer Research Program in Science and Biotechnology at MIT

The Amgen-UROP Scholars Program invites undergraduates to participate in faculty-mentored summer research in MIT laboratories.  This intensive nine-week program focuses on cultivating and supporting partnerships between MIT faculty and undergraduates in the areas of science and biotechnology.   Students indicating a strong desire to engage in research collaborations within these areas will be selected from colleges and universities from around the U.S., as well as the MIT undergraduate population.  The program runs from June 8th until August 7th.  Admissions decision is in early March 2015.  To learn more about the MIT Amgen-UROP  program call 617-253-7306 or email mit-amgenscholars@mit.edu.     www.amgenscholars.com