Friday, January 10, 2014

Chemistry REU Program at the University of Mississippi -2014

Ole Miss Physical Chemistry Program 2014 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

Program:  The Ole Miss Physical chemistry Research Program seeks applicants for an NSF-funded summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in 2014.  Ten students who have completed their freshman year of college and who have not yet graduated can participate fully in the Ole Miss Physical Chemistry Research Program activities and work on a research project under the direction of a faculty mentor.  Student participants will receive a $5,000 stipend, a housing and meal plan for ten weeks, and travel assistance.

Eligibility:  Undergraduate student participants must have completed their freshmen year of college but not yet graduated, and must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.  Underrepresented groups in science are strongly encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, and first-generation college students.

Key Dates and Deadlines:
02/23/2014: applications due
05/25/2014: experience begins
08/01/2014: experiences ends

For more information, including research projects and how to apply, see http://reu.chem.olemiss.edu or contact program director Dr. Nathan I. Hammer at nhammer@olemiss.edu

The Ole Miss PCHEM Summer Research Program REU is supported by The National Science Foundation (CHE-1156713).