Funded by NSF, this “Sensing and assembly based on non-covalent interactions” program will provide the participating REU students an extensive 10-week summer chemistry and biochemistry research experience (May 27 – August 1, 2025) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM). This program will also provide professional trainings and workshops and conclude with a research symposium.
Benefits
- $7,000 stipend
- Room and board
- Travel assistance (up to $500 reimbursement)
- Opportunity for additional travel awards to present summer research at a national conference
Who should apply?
- Participants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Current undergraduate students who have completed at least their freshman year but have not graduated, majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field
- Strong academic record with a desire to conduct research; GPA > 2.75
- Students from underrepresented groups in STEM (women, NSF-defined underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities) first-generation college students, and students from community colleges or other academic institutions with limited research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.
How to apply
- For more information and application details, visit the USM Chemistry REU webpage
- Application deadline: March 1, 2025 (with rolling admission)
- Please apply online
- You may register as a student if you haven’t, search for “USM Chemistry biochemistry” in ETAP Search Opportunities.
Contact song.guo@usm.edu with any questions.