Description

The NSF REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) program in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry recruits ten students each year for 10 weeks of summer research. The theme of the research in this program is Elevating Culturally Relevant Chemistry. Possible research topics within this theme are diverse and include biocatalysis (enzymes), catalysis for small molecule activation, switchable catalysts, bio- and bio-inspired materials, energy storage and conversion materials, and functional materials that operate under extreme conditions. Each REU participant will spend the summer working on an independent research project in the lab of their assigned faculty advisor. In addition to receiving guidance from their faculty mentor, students will also work closely with their graduate student or postdoc mentors.

https://chemistry.montana.edu/reu/

Program dates: May 26 to July l31, 2026

Application deadline: Feb. 5, 2026