What's New

Applications for the American Chemical Society (ACS) SURF program (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship) are now open.  Applications are now being accepted with a Feb. 12, 2021 deadline.  These are $5000 fellowships where research will be conducted in labs at your own institution. There may be no more than 2 nominees per department, and no more than 1 nominee per research group.  Nominations from women and minorities who are typically under-represented in chemistry are especially encouraged.  In addition, we encourage a range of diverse schools.  More info? https://organicdivision.org/surf

NSF Data Analysis and Statistics Summer Internships

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Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) (June 1-July 30, 2021; March 3 priority deadline) Undergraduates are encouraged to apply to engage in scholarly activity (research/creative work) via the SURE program. SURE is open to students who permanently reside in West Virginia or attend a West Virginia institution. SURE is a PAID undergraduate research experience for students interested in GRADUATE SCHOOL and research/creative work within their discipline or a related discipline. More information and link to applications? SURE@mail.wvu.edu and see https://undergraduateresearch.wvu.edu/research-opportunities/wvu-opportunities/summer-undergraduate-research-experience-sure

The summer 2021 NSF REU program in Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at Vanderbilt University is now accepting applications (deadline is February 15th).  The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) focuses on interdisciplinary nanoscale research at the interface of biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. More than 40 faculty participants from the School of Engineering, College of Arts and Science, and the School of Medicine inspire students by creating an atmosphere of excitement and creativity. Each REU participant will work directly with VINSE faculty members and their research groups and be part of the larger VINSE community.

Please visit: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/vinse/reu/ for more information or to apply.

Stem Majors: NIEHS Scholars Connect Program

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/NIH-NIEHS-ScholarsConnect-2021

The student application period for the Ledford Scholars Program is now open.

Biomedical Research Day (BMRD)

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic we have had to change BMRD to a virtual format. The event will be held on December 16, 2020 from 6-8pm. We invite all STEM undergrads, to join us for this special 2 hour program to learn more about our summer research opportunities (SURF), PostBac (PREP) program, Doctoral and Masters degree programs.  

Posters on the Hill 2021: Submissions Open

CUR is pleased to announce submissions are now open for Posters on the Hill (POH) 2021! POH 2021 will take place virtually but will include the critical elements of a traditional POH signature event, including opportunities to virtually meet with members of Congress, resources on advocacy for undergraduate research, and a virtual poster showcase.

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