An REU Site to Prepare Students for Graduate School and an Industrial Career

2024 REU: 21 May - 30 July

BYU Chemistry Research for Visiting Undergraduates

This Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site will provide you with the opportunity to spend 10 weeks performing research in a state-of-the-art chemistry or biochemistry lab. In several labs, you will solve research problems connected to chemistry or biochemistry industries.

You will also be exposed to:

• Workshops to develop effective communication, team interactions, and deliver scientific presentations
• Visits to chemical and biochemical companies
• Act as a counselor for BYU CHEM CAMP (ages 9-12). Watch the videos at: chemcamp.byu.edu
• Rafting the Provo River and camping at a beautiful Utah National Park

You will receive:

• $6,000 stipend
• Housing stipend
• Travel reimbursement for travel to and from Provo
  

Prerequisites:

We invite students from both 4-year and 2-year universities, as well as students from community colleges to apply. For most labs, only completion of freshmen chemistry and lab is required. Organic classes and labs are required for some, but not all organic labs.

Honor Code:

Everyone is welcome at BYU. You are required to commit to living the honor code during your time at BYU. The honor code provides a safe and enjoyable atmosphere.

Why BYU?

BYU has a unique and friendly campus environment that is extremely safe! BYU is located in Provo, Utah, which is 45 minutes south of Salt Lake City. There are many mountains, lakes, and rivers within just a few minutes of Provo. Several national parks are within a few hour's drive. With a population of approximately 250,000 in Utah Valley, there is a diversity of restaurants (Indian, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, etc.) and entertainment (music, comedy, etc.).

BYU Central Mission

To provide outstanding undergraduate education and research training with state-of-the-art equipment. The chemistry department faculty are experienced in guiding undergraduate students to become functional researchers and coauthors in a short period of time.

APPLICATION:

DEADLINE: 15 February 2024

**Non-US citizens can apply for the BYU-funded Talmage program. Click here for the application.**

The following will be required for your application:

• Official or unofficial college transcript.
• Two letters of recommendation, one from a chemistry or science professor.
• Describe your long-term academic and career goals (100 words or less)
• Describe your expectations from the summer REU site and how you will use your experiences to reach your long-term goals (100 words or less)
• List any honors, prizes, publications, or additional information about yourself that you feel would be helpful in evaluating your application