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REU Application - Summer 2013

Our REU grant is up for renewal, and we have received preliminary information indicating we have been recommended for funding. If you are interested in applying for our summer program, we encourage you to do so.

External Students:

Eligibility: To be eligible for the NSF-funded REU program, you must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
Deadline: Review of applications will begin April 1st and will continue until all positions are filled.
Application: The application material is submitted online.  To fill out the application form, you will need the following information:

  • Courses and grades
  • Names and email addresses of two professors providing a letter of recommendation
  • Names of three Kent REU professors you are most interested in working with (please visit the Projects page)

The letters of recommendation and an official academic transcript must be forwarded to:
Erin Michael
Kent State University
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
PO Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242

or by email to enmichae@kent.edu

Kent State University Students:

Eligibility: To be eligible for the KSU-funded Summer Research Experience, you must be a KSU student in good standing.  There is no citizenship requirement for this program.
Mentors: Students can choose any KSU Chemistry and Biochemistry or Liquid Crystal Institute faculty member as a mentor for their summer research project.  You should contact the respective faculty member prior to your application.
Faculty members from other departments may be allowed to mentor REU participants if it fits the scope of the overall program.  Please contact Dr. Twieg or Dr. Bunge to obtain permission.
Housing: Funds are limited and therefore, financial assistance for housing cannot be provided for KSU students (main campus).
Deadline: Review of applications will begin April 1st and will continue until all positions are filled.
Application: The application material is submitted online.  To fill out the application form, you will need the following information:

  • Courses and grades
  • Names and email addresses of two professors providing a letter of recommendation
  • Names of 1-3 KSU Chemistry and Biochemistry or Liquid Crystal Institute faculty members you are most interested in working with

The letters of recommendation and an official academic transcript must be forwarded to:
Erin Michael
Kent State University
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
PO Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242

or by email to enmichae@kent.edu

or dropped off in person in room 210 Williams Hall