Ozark Research Experience for Undergraduates
University of Arkansas
Type of Institution: Graduate Research University
URL: http://chemistry.uark.edu/1197.htm
Description: The program focuses on research in the chemical and biochemical sciences, including organic, analytical, biochemical, and inorganic chemistries, nanoscience and chemical sensors. 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 research area, including: Analytical Chemistry and Sensor Technology, Biochemistry and Protein Dynamics, Inorganic Chemistry and Nanotechnology, Organic Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry. Participants 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 program). Both dormitory and off-campus housing is available. Participants will receive a scholarship of up to $5100, a housing allowance of up to $1600 and $500 for meal expenses.
Qualifications: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. and undergraduate chemistry majors, who will be juniors or seniors in fall 2009.
Program Information:
- Location: Fayetteville, AR
- Field: chemistry and biochemistry
- Primary Contact: Prof. David Paul
- Email: dpaul@uark.edu
- Start Date: 2009-05-17
- End Date: 2009-07-24
- Stipend: $3000 to $5000
- Hours per week: 40
- Application: yes
- Deadline: 2009-03-03
- Housing Provided: yes
- Housing Cost: $1600
- Travel Support Provided: yes
- Subsistence Provided: yes
- Subsistence Cost: $500
- Number of Student Participants: 9