Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
Summer Research Program 2009 - Chemistry and Biochemistry
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2009 Program
Program dates: May 17, 2009 to July 24, 2009
Application deadline: March 3, 2009. All applications received are under review. The application deadline has passed.
The department of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Arkansas is proud to sponsor a National Science Foundation supported REU program for the 21st consecutive year in 2009.
The 10-week summer program allows undergraduate chemistry majors, who will be juniors or seniors in fall 2009, to carry out research in a chosen area, including:
Analytical ChemistryParticipants will present the results of their summer projects at the conclusion of the program. During the course of the program, participants will visit the Arkansas Eastman Chemical Facility or the National Center for Toxicological Research (expenses paid by the program).*
Biochemistry and Protein Dynamics
Inorganic Chemistry and Nanotechnology
Organic Chemistry
Physical or Theoretical Chemistry
College Credit
Those selected will be enrolled as students at the University of Arkansas and will receive one hour research credit. All privileges normally enjoyed by UA students will be extended to all summer REU students.
Scholarships
Both dormitory and off-campus housing is available. Participants will receive a scholarship of up to $5,100, a housing allowance of up to $1,600, and $500 for meal expenses.
Conference Allowance
Each participant will be given $300 to attend a national or regional conference in 2009-2010.
Recommendation Form
NOTE: Please note that information provided in the application may be used to report statistics to the National Science Foundation or other reporting agencies in an aggregate report. All information provided will remain confidential.
For inquiries contact
David Paul, 479-575-5190
dpaul@uark.edu
or contact reuinfo@uark.edu
* NOTE: This program is contingent upon funding from NSF.