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REU Sites at West Virginia University


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Academic Level:
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Note: this opportunity encourages applications from community college students.

Description:
The NSF-funded REU Site: Research in Chemistry at West Virginia University is for undergraduates who 1) are majoring in chemistry or biochemistry (pre-majors also considered), 2) are citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the U.S. or its territories, and 3) are interested in a research and training experience akin to that of a graduate student.

Selected participants spend 10-weeks working on research on projects that address fundamental questions related to the chemistry of health and catalysis in chemistry. Projects focus on the potential of research to benefit society both directly and indirectly in the fields of health care, forensics/criminology, energy, sustainability, and transportation.

Participant benefits include $5,000 stipend, lodging, meal expenses, and travel reimbursement to/from the Site. For more information and link to the online application, visit the Chemistry REU website.
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Participating Institution(s):
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West Virginia University (Lead)

Program Materials:
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This Program can be Described by:
Academic Disciplines:
Biochemistry
Chemistry
STEM Fields

Keywords:
Analytical Chemistry
Bioanalytical Sensors
Catalysis
Chemical Biology
Computational Chemistry
Energy
Forensic Science
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry

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This program is funded by:
National Science Foundation (NSF)


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