The Department of Chemistry at Syracuse University offers two separate NSF funded research programs, one at Syracuse University, and a second at the University of Technology in Graz, Austria. For more information about our program at Syracuse University, please visit the REU Web site.

Stipend: Each participant will receive a summer scholarship of $4,000.

Benefits: All participants will receive housing at no additional expense in addition to round-trip travel to Austria and conference reimbursement (if applicable). A two day conference in Graz will help prepare participants for the experience. One of the Syracuse directors will accompany the students in Austria for the first days. A capstone event will be held in October in Syracuse for which travel expenses will be provided.

Research Areas: Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Solid-State Science, Chemical Physics, Surface Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Materials Science, X-ray Diffraction, and others.

Eligibility: The program is open to students who have a serious interest in chemistry and prior research experience. Most students who apply will be in their junior year, although talented students with less experience will also be considered for acceptance in the program.

Applicants MUST meet ALL of the following criteria:
• Have previous research experience
• Have good aptitude for research as shown in letters of recommendation
• Have interest in a research related career
• Be permanent resident or American citizen

Application Deadlines - SU Students: November 15, 2009
All Other Students: February 15, 2010