December 9, 2019

NSF-REU in Chemistry & Biochemistry at Georgia Southern University

The Georgia Southern Chemistry & Biochemistry Department invites undergraduate science majors to apply for our NSF-Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)-CollaborativE Multidisciplinary Investigations Through Undergraduate Research Experiences (CEMITURE).

We offer a stipend of $5500 as well as housing and funds for meals and travel at no cost to the student. The program entails ten weeks of research mentorship on projects that span chemistry, biochemistry, biology, and materials science. REU-participants will work under the direction of faculty mentors with solid track records for effective mentorship of undergraduates. Our faculty are committed to ensuring their students are credited as co-authors on publications and presentations, and that students take an active part in the dissemination of the work.

The program will be augmented by professional development sessions for enhancing the participants’ career preparation, scientific communications skills (writing and presenting) and overall growth as scientists. We will also provide funds for our REU-students to present at a regional or national meeting in the fall and spring following their REU summer.

Since the program started in 2015, CEMITURE alumni have secured co-authorship on peer-reviewed publications and presented at more than thirty conferences across the U.S.

Prior research experience is not required.

For activities from previous years, see CEMITURE’s website, Facebook, and Twitter.

Information for the 2020 program: