Research Experience for Undergraduates at Columbia University

Title: Research Experience for Undergraduates at Columbia University
Research Fields: Chemistry
Institution: Columbia University
Location: New York, NY
Start Date: May 2, 2007
Length:

10 weeks (May 2 - August 3)

Contact:

Leonard Fine:  fine@chem.columbia.edu

or mc1392@columbia.edu

Eligibility:

According to the National Science Foundation, “Undergraduate student participants supported with NSF funds in either Supplements or Sites must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.”  All undergraduates majoring in the chemical sciences (or related fields) are eligible to participate.  Students in traditionally under-represented groups (women, minorities, with disabilities) are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: February 26, 2007
Application Requirements:

See online application for details:

http://ugrad.chem.columbia.edu/ugrad/reu/applyonline.jsp

 

You should have the following materials ready in order to fully complete the application process.
  • Personal Statement - Briefly describe your research interests, career goals and why you are interested in NSF-REU at Columbia University's Department of Chemistry. Your personal statement should be a Microsoft Word document with a length no longer than 2 pages.
  • Names, titles, and contact information of two (2) reference providers. In the event that your provider is tardy in delivering a reference(s) to our selection committee, we will use the contact information you provide to request the speedy delivery of the needed reference(s). Do not email reference letters. Reference letters should be mailed via U.S. Mail to the address below.
  • Official Transcript - All applicants must submit an Official Transcript (no copies!) from their University or College.

 

References and official transcripts should be mailed to:
    

Summer NSF-REU Program
c/o Socky Lugo, Undergraduate and Program Administrator
Department of Chemistry
Columbia University
3000 Broadway, MC-3174
New York, NY 10027

Compensation:

Each NSF-REU Fellow will be provided a stipend of $4000 (paid in 3 equal installments), as well as University Housing for the 10-week duration of the summer program.

Web Site:

http://ugrad.chem.columbia.edu/ugrad/reu/index.jsp

Additional Notes:  

 

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