Illinois Research Experience for Undergraduates

The University of Illinois is now accepting applications for their summer Research Experience for Undergraduates program. Participants will work on a research project under the direction of a faculty mentor. The program will also offer multiple seminars, workshops, and social events.

The program will run for 10 weeks, May 29 – August 3, 2018, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Students who have completed coursework at the sophomore to junior level by June 1, 2018 are their intended scholarship recipients. Applicants should be planning to obtain a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry or related fields between January 1, 2019 and August 31, 2020.

The scholarship provides:

  • $5,000 stipend
  • Housing at Europa House in Urbana, within walking distance to the Department of Chemistry and the rest of the campus
  • Round trip travel cost (up to $800)

More information can be found on the official flyer and the program’s webpage. Applications are due February 16, 2018.

Want to jump start your search for the right research program? Check out this listing of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.