Chemistry and Biochemistry Research

Summer 2013

***Students interested in learning more about the summer 2013 research opportunities are encouraged to attend our information session on Thursday, January 24, at 4:00 p.m. in CSI 448. The following guidelines apply:

Elibility: Students who have completed CHEM 1318 (or have AP credit) and will complete CHEM 2319 by May 2013 with a continued interest in chemistry.

Requirements: 10 weeks of full-time participation over the summer of 2013 and presentation of results at the end of summer research symposium.

Number of Positions Available: A total of 27-39 new positions will be available this year, varying per research group from 1 to 13.

Stipend: Generally $3750-$4250, depending on funding sources and student experience.

Application Due: February 15, 2013

The Application Process:

• Click here to download a description of the research opportunities for each professor. This is the new 2013 version!

• Click here to download the pre-application information sheet, accepted anytime after Jan. 24 (the sooner the better!)

• After you have spoken to at least three professors and have a ranked list of your preferences for placement into a group:

• Click here to download the final application, due Feb. 15. Fill out the coversheet and chemistry supplement application form. Send both forms and a copy of your transcript to Terry Gonzalez in the Department of Chemistry. This link will also take you to the page with other Trinity summer opportunities.

• We will notify applicants of their status by March 8, 2013. A few positions will remain undecided until we hear about all funding opportunities. We also encourage students who are more broadly interested in summer research to attend the campus-wide research information session on Jan. 23, 4:00 p.m. in the Great Hall.

Contact: For more information, contact Dr. Adam Urbach, program coordinator (aurbach@trinity.edu), or any faculty member in the Department of Chemistry.