Graduate programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry NDSU Center for Protease Research
a center of biomedical research excellence
Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates
APPLICATION: Applications must be received by March 15, 2008.
To apply to the NDSU Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates program, send the following:
- completed application form (3 pages) (Download PDF Form here)
- a copy of your current transcripts
- arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the Center
Download more information and Research Descriptions here
The Center for Protease Research is pleased to offer qualified undergraduate students the opportunity to carry out state-of-the-art research in the chemical and biological sciences during the summer. Students will receive a stipend of $4000 for the 10-week program, and on-campus housing will be provided. The summer of 2008 program will run from May 26 through August 1.
Students will be paired with a participating faculty mentor and be immersed in an independent research program. Students will participate fully in the daily life of their respective research laboratories. Weekly seminars, informal research meetings, and trips to related chemical industries are planned along with a number of social activities. The summer program will conclude with a symposium where the students will present the results of their efforts in poster sessions and/or oral presentations.ELIGIBILITY
Requirements for students interested in participating in the Summer Research program at NDSU:
- Completed at least their freshman year (by May 2008) and have, as a minimum, completed college-level general chemistry.
- Students who have taken organic chemistry are preferred.
- Required minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
- Students who will be graduating in spring 2008 are not eligible.
- A limited number of openings are available to NDSU students.
Students are expected to dedicate their time to the research program. Therefore, participants may not enroll for summer courses or accept other employment during the 10 weeks of the program.