M. Kolthoff Enrichment Awards for Undergraduate Students

The I.M. Kolthoff Award is given annually to deserving undergraduates who have done undergraduate research in the field of analytical chemistry, broadly defined, in celebration of the life and accomplishments of the late Professor Izaak Maurits Kolthoff, viewed by many as the father of modern analytical chemistry.

The deadline for submission of completed applications for the I.M. Kolthoff Award for consideration is the second Monday in January of each year. Please direct all questions to Nick Riley.

The Kolthoff awards provide travel funding up to $750 for undergraduate students to present a poster on their undergraduate research annually at either PITTCON or the Spring ACS National Meeting & Exposition. Four awards will likely be made between the two meetings. At the Spring ACS National Meeting, students should plan to present their posters at the ACS Analytical Division Poster Session. Preference will be given to undergraduate chemistry majors with strong academic records who have made significant research contributions in the analytical sciences for whom this would be their first national meeting presentation and who have access to limited other support mechanisms.

Directions:

A completed application consists of the completed application form (Kolthoff Application) including a copy of the abstract submitted for presentation at either PITTCON or the Spring ACS National Meeting, and a nomination letter, written by the student’s undergraduate research advisor. The nomination letter should be submitted directly by the student’s advisor via e-mail to Professor Nick Riley. The subject line of the email should state “Letter of Recommendation on Behalf of [Student’s Name] for Kolthoff Award.” All applications and nomination letters must be submitted in electronic form.

Winter TRELS 2024 Applications Open on October 16th

nterested in Research & Experiential Learning at UC San Diego?! The Triton Research & Experiential Learning Scholars (TRELS) program is an amazing opportunity to work on a research project under the guidance of a UC San Diego Faculty Mentor, an industry leader in their respective field. Applications open on October 16^th and close on November 20th. Questions? Please refer to trels.ucsd.edu for more information

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NOBCChE Travel Award for UG Majors

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Student Foundation Scholarship Opportunity

You can access this scholarship through the UCSD continuing undergraduate scholarship. Once you complete the general application, you will be able to directly apply to our scholarship through the supplemental scholarship section. Search “Student Foundation Scholarship” and you should be able to find it. If they have any questions, please contact us at studentfoundation@ucsd.edu or on Instagram @ucsdstudentfoundation.

Call for Undergraduate Summer Research Award

Dear Undergraduate Students and Faculty,

I am excited to announce that we are currently accepting applications for the 2023 Undergraduate Summer Research Award. This competitive program (from June 26th to September 4th ) allows undergraduate students to submit a proposal, in collaboration with a faculty member, for a $7,500 stipend to support their summer research experience. This program is open to all undergraduate students majoring in the Physical Sciences (Chemistry/Biochemistry, Mathematics, and Physics). Students applying are required to work with a faculty member within the Physical Sciences to develop a research proposal and get that faculty member’s endorsement of the proposal.

Please find the attached program flyer. More information and application instructions are provided at https://center.ucsd.edu/mentor-village/undergraduate-research-award.

Applications are due by Monday, March 6th, 2023 at 5:00pm.

Please send inquiries to: student-success-center@ucsd.edu.

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On-Campus Genentech Info Session + Summer Internship Opportunity

Genentech is continuing the Outstanding Student Award (OSA) at UCSD, this fall with the winner receiving a $2500 scholarship and a guaranteed paid summer internship in 2023, at our headquarters in South San Francisco.

We will be hosting an in-person info session October 19th, 2022 at 5:30-6:30pm in Fung Auditorium in the Powell Focht Bioengineering Hall open to all UCSD students. We invite eligible junior and senior standing students with an interest in biotechnology to apply to the OSA opportunity!

RSVP is required for the info session, click here to register.  

OSA application deadline Sunday, October 23rd at 11:59pm PST. Apply here. 
Here is a link to a LinkedIn post that you are welcome to re-post to your Triton network!

WUSM BMB Summer Research Program Opportunity

We are pleased to announce a new summer research program for undergraduate students that will be offered this summer in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics at Washington University in Saint Louis. This will be an eight week research program focused in the areas of Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics. Research areas in our department range from single-molecule spectroscopy to molecular simulations to mitochondrial biochemistry. As well as conducting research, students will also attend workshops that cover various important areas in science, including how to design experiments, how to read papers, scientific communication, and guidance on graduate school applications.

No prior research experience is required, and we are strongly encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Travel to Saint Louis, housing, local travel, a meal plan, and an additional monthly stipend of $2000 will be provided (total of $4000 for the 8-week program).

Application deadline is April 15th

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NSF Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU)

Deadline is February 15, 2022

When: June 01 — Aug 06, 2022 (10 weeks)

Snapshots of Chemistry: Visualization at the Molecular Level
Spend 10 weeks of your summer carrying out research in residence in our Chemistry Department. We use the term “Snapshots of Chemistry” to emphasize our focus on gaining insights on key chemical features of molecular processes via visual images. Research projects will cover a broad range of topics, spanning from femtosecond time-resolved observations of transient events to synthesis of novel drugs, development of nanostructures and catalysis in energy research, biochemical and structural investigations of proteins and nucleic acids, and theoretical investigations using advanced algorithm and state-of-the-art computer graphics and multimedia capabilities.

In our summer program, you will work one-on-one in a lab with a faculty advisor and graduate student mentor. We will have weekly seminars on scientific topics as well as graduate school applications and scientific ethics. Included will also be tours of local research facility such as the Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute and other social activities. The summer will end with a poster session, where you will display your summer research and discuss it with Chemistry faculty and graduate students.

“This really was a wonderful experience for me. Coming from a small school, I hadn’t really experienced research on a university scale. I enjoyed very much working on my project and our weekly research group meetings. As for my growth as a scientist, I am considering a career in research for analytical chemistry or surface science more seriously.” -Kelly Stouffer

Participants will receive $500.00 per week stipend for the program. Housing, travel and health insurance will also be covered. The program targets juniors although applications from sophomores will also be considered. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

Link for application:

http://chem.usc.edu/undergraduate/summer_prog.html

Research in Interdisciplinary STEM Education

Research in Interdisciplinary STEM Education (RISE) is a 9-week residential summer research experience for undergraduate students in chemistry, education, life sciences, mathematics, or physics. Participants will join interdisciplinary teams mentored by faculty to investigate STEM learning across formal and informal environments with a focus on understanding issues related to inclusivity and diversity in STEM. The program starts in April with “Gear Up for Research”, a series of virtual lab group meetings designed for RISE participants to meet their faculty mentors and research teams, learn about their summer project, and learn basic skills and research protocols for the summer program.

Important Dates:

Gear up for Research: April 15 – May 15
Residential Program: June 2 – Aug 15
Application Deadline: February 15, 2022
Notification Date: Early-mid March 2022
Stipends: $6000 stipend, travel awards for students with financial need, on-campus housing provided free-of-charge
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In order to participate in the RISE program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Identify as a US citizen or permanent resident,
Return to an undergraduate degree program in Fall 2022,
Participate in Gear up for Research, a weekly virtual lab group meeting, prior to the summer residential program (April 15 – May 15), and
Be willing to have fun while learning how to do research in STEM education!
Women, first-generation, and individuals from non-PhD granting institutions and/or who identify with underrepresented populations are especially encouraged to apply. If you attend school that is on quarters or tri-mesters, we will work with you to accommodate your end-of-year schedule.

Contact:

Director, Dr. Erika Offerdahl, School of Molecular Sciences (erika.offerdahl @ wsu.edu)

Co-Director, Dr. Molly Kelton, Department of Teaching and Learning (molly.kelton @ wsu.edu)

Genentech’s UCSD Virtual Info Session and OSA Scholarship