Undergraduate Research

The Department of Chemistry is pleased to announce the availability of three Undergraduate Research Scholarships for the academic year 2009 – 2010. Each award requires a commitment to one year of research (two semesters, beginning Fall of 2009) in a research group in the Department of Chemistry. A list of research groups can be found at: http://www.ncsu.edu/ncsu/chemistry/research/areas.html

Click here for a link to a description of the scholarships and an application form.  Applications are due February 9, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. Questions should be directed to Professor Reza Ghiladi (Reza_Ghiladi@ncsu.edu).

Five Undergraduate Research Scholarships Awarded for the Academic Year 2007-2008

Advantages of Undergraduate Research

  • Many companies consider undergraduate research "experience"
  • Helps you focus on career choices
  • Offers you a chance to "do" chemistry
  • Provides you with a hands-on experience with instrumentation
  • Allows you to earn credit toward graduation
  • Allows you to compete for scholarships
  • Allows you to get published!!

Listing of Opportunities

NC State University Undergraduate Research Symposium

  • Held every April in the McKimmon Center
  • Go on-line at: www.ncsu.edu/ugrs/
  • See advertisement

What to Do if You're Interested in Undergraduate Research

  • See Professor Reza Ghiladi (525A Dabney) for an information packet.