Research
National Science Foundation Summer Research Program
Summer research in the Barnard Chemistry Department
Barnard faculty work on their research in the summer, often involving students in their projects. Summer internships in the department are funded by a variety of sources including the Provost Office, Bernice G. Segal Fellowships, and some supported by faculty research grants.
Faculty research talks on Friday Jan. 31st, 2020 12 - 2pm in DIA. LL103 (location tentative) provide an opportunity for prospective summer and thesis students to hear about our research and the opportunities for student involvement. We will also describe the summer application process.
*Please be aware that we typically receive many more applications than we are able to accommodate. You are strongly encouraged to apply elsewhere for additional opportunities.
General Information
Barnard Summer Research Institute (SRI Main site)
Applications are due Friday Feb. 14th at 5pm, to Ms. Joanna Chisolm, 504A Altschul or jchisolm@barnard.edu.
There are 2 different types of application:
1) For students applying to do summer research in the Barnard College Department of Chemistry, please fill out this application.
We encourage applicants to speak with faculty members individually prior to application submission.
Stipends: $5250 for 10 weeks: Tuesday May 26th 2020 - Friday July 31st 2020.
Housing: Subsidized student housing is anticipated. Prices will be posted later in the Spring semester.
2) For students who are planning to do chemical research this summer in laboratories outside Barnard College, but in New York City, and want to be a part of the Barnard College Summer Research Institute, please fill out this application. Please be aware that a summer stipend is required for participation in the Summer Research Institute, and that the Department of Chemistry cannot guarantee departmental stipend support for external research positions.
Interested in finding out more about summer research with a particular faculty member?
The department will hold faculty hosted sessions early in the spring semester or you can email the faculty member to get more information or to schedule a one-on-one meeting.
Faculty Emails:
Rachel Austin ( Inorganic Chemistry)
Marisa Buzzeo (Biological Physical Chemistry)
Michael Campbell (Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry)
Andrew Crowther (Physical Chemistry and Nanoscience)
Christian Rojas (Organic Synthesis)
Christina Vizcarra (Biochemistry)
Summer internships away from Barnard
Many colleges and universities have REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) programs sponsored by the NSF (National Science Foundation) or similar summer internship programs. Rising seniors (those finishing their junior year) are often preferred, but many programs are also open to rising juniors and sophomores. Posters about many programs are on the 8th floor of Altschul, central corridor. Notices continue to arrive over the next months, so check back often. Some application deadlines are as early as February 1, others are later.
Apply often, and good luck!