NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) at Furman
Spend a summer doing state-of-the-art chemistry research in a dynamic, undergraduate-centered environment. The Furman University Department of Chemistry invites student/faculty teams to spend ten weeks discovering the joys and challenges of scientific discovery. Bring your own project or collaborate with one of our research teams — see research projects of Summer 2021.
Students: Learn about chemistry, AND learn to be a chemist! The Furman REU program is designed for students to work in a dynamic research environment during an intensive ten-week summer experience and to be able to continue this work into the academic year with your favorite instructor. Students of under-represented minority groups are especially encouraged to participate. Participating students must be:
- Citizens or permanent residents of the United States;
- Majoring in, or intend to major in, chemistry or a related field.
Faculty: We will provide you with a fellowship, laboratory space, funding for supplies and congenial colleagues who will renew your excitement in science. We invite you and a student to come and explore your own research ideas or collaborate with our research groups.
Applications are accepted from TEAMS composed of faculty and student(s). Students may NOT apply individually to the program.
Interested faculty should write to the PI, George Shields ([email protected]) to express their interest and to strategize on the best type of partnership that would advance their research program and provide support for their undergraduate research students. Applications are typically reviewed in February and March.
The program will run for (ten weeks). Students will receive a fellowship and housing/transportation allowance. Faculty are eligible for a fellowship. Prospective teams should contact the program directors for more information:
The Furman Chemistry REU site is funded through a grant from the National Science Foundation.