Chemistry Research Opportunities

2026 Research Opportunities at Carleton

The Chemistry Department plans to offer a variety of research opportunities for Carleton students in the summer of 2026.

Chemistry Department Summer 2026 Research Details

Apply Here: Summer 2026 Application Form

Research Group Informational Meeting Times

• Faculty looking for new research students this summer are: Chris Calderone, Joe Chihade, Gretchen Hofmeister, Jun Jiang, Dani Kohen, Kaz Skubi, and Matt Whited.
• Open meetings for individual research groups (to be updated as additional meetings are scheduled):
  • Gretchen Hofmeister: Tuesday, January 20 from 12 -1 PM & Tuesday, January 27 from 5 – 6 PM (Both sessions in Anderson 350)
  • Kaz Skubi: Wednesday, January 21 from 1:50-3 PM (Anderson 329) & Thursday, January 29 from 3 -4 PM (Anderson 121)
• Feel free to email any of the faculty taking research students to set up a time to learn more about their work.

Research Opportunities at Other Colleges and Universities

There are literally hundreds of undergraduate research opportunities at various colleges and universities throughout the country. Many of these are open to general application from any undergraduate, even if you are not enrolled at their institution. The range of research areas is enormous.

If you have a specific research interest, it is very likely that a research opportunity exists that you are eligible to apply for. Check out some of the links listed below to begin your search. There are many announcements posted in the Weekly Beaker, click the categories tab on the right for Summer Research.

A seminar on finding off-campus research opportunities was presented on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Databases of Off-Campus Research Opportunities

• National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Sites
• American Chemical Society Jobs Listings (Use search terms like “internship” or “summer”)
• Cientifico Latino: Changing the Next Generation of STEM

Specific Announcements

For the current academic year, specific research announcements can be found in The Weekly Beaker; search under the Summer Research category.