Program Description

The Chemistry Department at Oklahoma State University will host 10 undergraduate students for a 10-week program that will provide the students with an interdisciplinary research experience. The department consists of a diverse group of faculty, which currently has other sources of support from NSF, NIH, DOE, USDA and others.  The faculty mentors will be working directly with the students to provide a wide range of research and professional development training. Areas of research emphasis include materials chemistry, inorganic chemistry, medicinal/pharmaceutical chemistry, advanced spectroscopies, chemical biology, catalysis, environmental chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, and computational chemistry.  The program will allow student participants to make use of state-of-the-art facilities and instrumentation while working on important problems in Chemistry.  Students will be working on projects that are appropriate for their skill level and designed to promote their interest in the chemical sciences.  Professional development training will expose the students to elements of graduate school and increase their awareness of career opportunities within the field of Chemistry.  The program will encourage participation by students from underrepresented groups and undergraduate students from primarily undergraduate institutions and community college

 

Department Facilities

The chemistry Department at Oklahoma State University houses a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment, both in individual and departmental laboratories. Click here to learn more about the available instruementation and facilities in the chemistry department. 

 

Compensation

Housing and meals are provided through the Oklahoma State University Residence Hall facilities. In addition, a $7000.00 stipend is awarded for the 10-week program. Additional travel funds are available to allow participating students to present their research at a national ACS meeting. 

 

Eligibility

NSF requires that participating students hold US citizenship or permanent residency, and that they are currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in chemistry or very closely related discipline. Students who will graduate at the end of the Spring/Summer 2018 are NOT eligible for this program. 

 

Program date: Summer of 2026 (exact dates TBD)

Application deadline: March 1, 2026

 

How to apply

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for the summer 2026 program. The deadline for the application is March 1, 2026. Click here the learn more about the application process.