CENTC Undergraduate Summer Research Program
June 17 – August 23, 2013

Get practical experience in Chemical Sciences this summer. CENTC invites college students with an interest in chemistry to apply for a unique summer research program as part of a collaborative distributed center.

What is CENTC?

What are the benefits of this research program?

• Explore the frontiers of research in catalytic chemistry with a focus on efficient ways of making chemicals and fuels from renewable sources

• Conduct research as part of a collaborative research center

• Receive $5,000 stipend plus compensation for travel and housing

• Interact with peers and scientists throughout the center via videoconferences

• Be invited to attend the CENTC Annual Meeting in Seattle in September and present your work to Center faculty and students from all CENTC institutions as well as industrial affiliates

• Experience life as a scientist

What locations are possible?

• University of Washington

• University of California at Santa Barbara

• University of California at Berkeley
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  

• University of Ottawa

• Rutgers University

• University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

• University of Wisconsin, Madison

• University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

• University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

• University of North Texas

• North Carolina State University

• University of Rochester

• Los Alamos National Laboratory

Who should apply?

• Undergraduate students at all levels with an interest in chemical sciences and gaining practical research, with preference given to rising juniors and seniors

• CENTC strongly encourages applications from women and individuals from groups underrepresented in the sciences

• Previous research experience is not required

• Participants must be United States Citizens or permanent residents.

How do I apply?

Click here to apply.
Two academic references and college transcripts required.
Application, letters of recommendation, transcripts and any supporting information must be received by February 25, 2013.

• To check status of an existing application, click here.

• For questions or more information, contact:

  
  

  Eve Perara, Director of Diversity, Education and Outreach

  Phone: 206-543-3357

  FAX: 206-543-2082

  E-mail:  centcdeo@chem.washington.edu

 
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