VICHF IREU | INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES
The VICHF IREU program is a 10 week summer research internship focusing on the development and application of C–H Functionalization for the synthesis of organic molecules of biological and material significance. The program is open to undergraduate students majoring in chemistry from universities nationwide.
The VICHF program is generously supported by the National Science Foundation as part of the Science Across Virtual Networks initiative (NSF-SAVI), to encourage global scientific collaboration. This summer research program seeks to cultivate interest in C–H Functionalization among U.S. undergraduate students and future scientists, especially those from groups underrepresented in the chemical sciences. The program aims to encourage its participants to pursue graduate study and academic research in the chemical sciences.
To be eligible students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Each year up to 8 students will be selected for the fellowship. Applications for the 2016 fellowships will open on November 2015 and the deadline for applications will be January 29th 2016. Applicants will be informed of the Selection Committees decision by February 19th 2016.
The VICHF IREU program has been designed to provide an immersive experience in cutting-edge C–H Functionalization research. By combining the key aspects of a traditional study abroad experience with programmatic C–H Functionalization education these fellowships provide an intense cultural and scientific experience.
