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Scholarships and Fellowships

Current Open Scholarships, Fellowships, and REU (chronological order by deadline)

  • For juniors ('20) in the STEM discipline 
  • 10 week program May 26 - July 31, 2020
  • Student receives a weekly stipend of $378.40 with free housing on University or Pittsburgh campus.
  • *ROLLING*: Application review begins Dec. 2019 and continues until all 5 positions are filled.
  • http://tinyurl.com/PittChemSURF

  • college seniors, graduates and career changers who have majored in and/or have a strong professional background in a STEM field; must demonstrate a commitment to the program and its goals; must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • must have obtained, or expect to obtain, a bachelor's degree by June 30, 2020 minimum 3.0 GPA (candidates who can demonstratre excellence through other avenues will also be considered)
  • Deadline:  January 30, 2020 (first deadline), March 16th (Final deadline)
  • http://woodrow.org/fellowships/ww-teaching-fellowships/

  • unique research experiences for undergraduate students in collaborative research environments throughout the USA
  • Each CCi includes multiple institutions where accepted candidtates may choose to conduct their summer research
  • A competitive stipend, travel award, and housing provided for 10 weeks of research
  • Deadline: CAICE February 1, CSURP Feb 8, Reference Letters Feb. 15, 2020
  • http://nsf-cci.com/REU/

  • for current undergraduates that have one more semester before graduation/completion of bachelor degree
  • includes $5 - 6K stipend, housing, meals, and travel costs.
  • Program dates: June 1 - August 7, 2020
  • Deadline: February 1, 2020 Priority; March 1, 2020 all application due
  • http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/home

  • open to all undergraduate students with disabilities who are majors in chemistry, or chemistry related fields
  • 9-week program June 8 - August 14, 2020
  • Deadline: February 1, 2020
  • https://sites.udel.edu/seli-ud/

  • for undergraduate students interested in pursuing research at the interface of chemistry and biomedicine.
  • Applicants must have completed college-level general biology and introductory chemistry.
  • $6000 stipend and no housing available
  • 10-week program  June 1 - August 7, 2020.
  • Deadline:February 1, 2020
  • https://sam.mskcc.org/

  • Undergraduate students who are in their sophmore and junior year intrested in pursuing a Ph.D.
  • Strong record of academic performance; and a good knowledge of English (TOEFL 70 or IELTS 6.0)
  • University of Tokyo / Kyoto Program dates: June 9 - August 8, 2020.
  • 8 week , salary varies depending on host institution
  • Deadline: February 3, 2020
  • http://www.amgenscholars.com/japan-program

  • for current non-seniors interested in a career in the biomedically related sciences; should have completed at least general biology and/or introductory chemistry; minimum 3.0 GPA required
  • 10 weeks; $4000 stipend and housing; 4 exceptional students will be named "Rubin and Sarah Shaps Scholars"
  • Deadline: February 3, 2020
  • http://www.sloankettering.edu/summer-undergraduate-research-program

  • for current sophomores and juniors interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
  • minimum 3.2 GPA
  • each host institution has its own application
  • 8-10 weeks, salary varies (usually $4,000-$5,000) depending on host institution
  • Deadline:All host institutions - February 3, 2020; Cal Tech Feb. 15, 2020  
  • http://amgenscholars.com/us-program

  • current juniors in good academic standing, majoring in chemistry, biology or a related field; must have a strong interest in pursuing a Ph.D. degree in biomedical investigative research
  • Program dates: June 1 - August 7, 2020
  • 10 weeks, $3500 stipend plus housing
  • Deadline: February 3, 2020
  • http://www.upstate.edu/grad/programs/summer.php

  • Undergraduate studetns with an emphasis on female and minority students
  • 10 week program (TBD)
  • $5000 stipend 
  • Program Dates: May 18 - July 25, 2020
  • Deadline: February 9, 2020; Feb. 16 Reference letters due
  • http://reu.engr.uga.edu

  • Students that will be undergraduates in the Fall 2020
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • U.S. citizens or permanent residents 
  • Provided will be a stipend, on-campus housing, and a meal allowance, as well as finacial support for travel to the REU site and conferences
  • Program dates May 18 - July 31, 2020
  • Deadline: February 11, 2020
  • https://icer-acres.msu.edu/

  • for current juniors doing research in organic chemistry (for summer between junior and senior year)
  • must be nominated by Chemistry Dept.
  • 10 weeks, $5000 at your home institution
  • APPLICATION NOW OPEN
  • Deadline:  February 14, 2020
  • http://www.organicdivision.org/?nd=p_surf_program

  • enrolled as a undergraduate student who will not graduate before the summer  programs ends
  • 10 weeks, $5500 stipend (before taxes, paid in installments) and will be housed within walking dsitance of the unversity, additional $500 in travel costs may be eligible for reimbursement.
  • Program Dates: May 26 - July 31, 2020
  • Deadline: February 15, 2020
  • https://www.nano.upenn.edu/resources/reu/

  • current sophomores or juniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents
  • 10 weeks, $500/week stipend, housing, sutdent health insurance and travel will be covered
  • Program dates: May 26 - August 1, 2020 
  • Deadline: February 15, 2020
  • http://chem.usc.edu/reu.html

  • 25 positions available to undergraduate students 
  • $5000 stipend , food, housing, and travel paid
  • $1000 research supply fund
  • Program dates: June 1 - August 8, 2020
  • Deadline: February 15, 2020
  • http://www.mrsec.umn.edu/ehr/#summer

  • for current sophomores through non-graduating seniors and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents; a minimum GPA of 2.0/4.0 is required
  • 10 weeks, $6275 award; additional $500 housing and travel support may be provided.
  • Deadline: Feburary 22, 2020
  • sfp.caltech.edu/programs/surf

  • preference given to rising juniors and seniors, though outstanding sophomores may be considered; must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
  • 10 weeks , $5,000 stipend, housing, travel; upon request by a faculty mentor, $1000 in travel funds is available to each REU participant who presents summer research conducted in this program at a regional or national meeting
  • Program Dates: June 1 - August 6, 2020
  • Deadline: March 6, 2020
  • http://chemistry.unt.edu/nsf-reu-program

  • Must be a US citizen or possess a Green Card and a current undergraduate.
  • 8 weeks (40 hours per week) June 18th - August 10, 2019
  • $4000 stipend, limited housing stipends are available.
  • Program Dates: June 22 - August 14, 2020
  • Deadline: March 3 (rec letters); March 31, 2020 Application due
  • https://www.pdx.edu/reu/

  • The Overcoming Challenges Award recognizes a female undergraduate for her efforts in overcoming hardship to achieve success in chemistry.
  • for current female undergraduates majoring in chemistry or biochemistry
  • “Applicant must demonstrate that she has overcome hardships (economic, personal, or academic) in pursuit of her education.” 
  • applications reviewed on improvement, initiative, successes, and grades from the previous two semesters
  • $250 plus up to $1000 for travel to attend the ACS Fall National Meeting
  • Deadline: April 1, 2020
  • http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/awards/other/diversity/wcc-overcoming-challenges-award.html

  • for current undergraduate students who are US citizens; must be eligible to receive and hold a security clearance
  • must be pursuing a degree in the sciences
  • Perks include: full tuition and education related fees (does not include items such as meal plans, housing, or parking); stipend paid at a rate of $5,000 - $10,800 depending on degree pursuing (may be prorated depending on award length); paid summer internships
  • Health insurance up to $1,200/yr, allowance of $1,000, and employment placement after graduation. 
  • Application Opens: August 3, 2020.
  • Deadline: TBD
  • http://nreip.asee.org/

 

Deadline Passed

  • for current sophomores, juniors and seniors, who are focusing on chemistry, chemical engineering or materials science, who are underrepresented minority students; must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident; strong academic background and interest in research
  • 2 days (October); includes travel, lodging, meals and excursions
  • the weekend-long program offers students an overview of graduate education through seminars, faculty talks, and interactive sessions, all designed to give a greater understanding of the application process and an insight into the doors a graduate career can open
  • Deadline: TBA
  • http://access.mit.edu/

  • for current seniors and 1st- and 2nd-year graduate students students pursuing a full-time, uninterrupted Ph.D. in areas of interest to stewardship science, such as high-energy density physics, nuclear science, or properties of materials under extreme conditions; must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
  • $36k/yearly stipend, tuition and fees, $1k/yr academic allowance, yearly conferences, 12-week research practicum; renewable up to four years
  • Deadline: January 16, 2019
  • www.krellinst.org/ssgf

  • for sophmore and above, undergraduates intent on a Ph.D.
  • 10 week summer research project
  • Minumum GPA of 3.2
  • A $6275 award, with additional $225 housing and travel allowance, Caltech housing is available
  • Deadline: January 12, 2019
  • http://www.sfp.caltech.edu/programs/wavefellows

  • for current seniors and 1st- and 2nd-year graduate students students pursuing a full-time, uninterrupted Ph.D. in engineering and in the physical, computer, mathematical or life sciences; must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
  • $36k/yearly stipend, tuition and fees, $5k 1st year academic allowance with $1k each renewed yr, yearly conferences, 12-week research practicum; renewable up to four years
  • Deadline: January 9, 2019
  • www.krellinst.org/csgf

  • for current students graduating after August 10, 2019, who have completed 1 year of college  by June 3, 2019, an instrest in pursuing an advanced degree in their firle of study (except pre-med) must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
  • minimum 3.0 GPA
  • 10 weeks (June 3 - August 10, 2019), $5,000 stipend and contribution towards travel expenses ($500); free housing
  • Deadline: Applications accepted December 17 - January 31, 2019
  • http://injury.research.chop.edu/training-opportunities/reu#.VIsGEWTF9K

  • Students who have completed their sophomore year in college or university but not have graduated from a Master's degree program prior to the start of the scholars program
  •  G.P.A of 3.3
  • The program is a paid, full-time, research 8 Week Program 
  • Financial support for housing, travel, and local transit systems will be provided based on the Company's non-discriminatory assessment of the applicant's need.
  • Deadline: December 13, 2018
  • https://www.nibr.com/careers/students-scholars

  • for current seniors and 1st- and 2nd-year graduate students who are U.S. citizens
  • must be enrolled or intend to enroll in full-time doctoral studies
  • application requires:  general GRE, official transcript(s), three recommendations, essays, etc.
  • 3 years, $30,500+ per year, including medical insurance and waiver of tuition and fees
  • Deadline:  December 7, 2018
  • http://www.ndsegfellowships.org/

  • for current sophomore and junior, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering majors
  • minimum 3.5 GPA
  • SCI Scholars receive $6,000-$10,000+ for a ten-week internship; students will be awarded a certificate and an additional $1,000, which can be used for any purpose, such as participation at an ACS or AIChE meeting; scholars nominate a high school chemistry teacher for recognition. Teachers will be awarded a certificate from SCI and $1,000, which can be used for professional development or classroom materials.
  • Deadline Passed
  • www.acs.org/sci

  • for current seniors or graduate students applying to or enrolled in a PhD program, must have American citizenship or permanent residency, and who are willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the United States in time of national emergency
  • Option of $32k/9-month personal stipend and full tuition, renewable for up to 5 yrs; or $36k/9-month personal stipend and full tuition for 2 years, followed by $6k/yr for 3 yrs in coordination with a 3-yr fellowship from another source
  • Deadline: October 30, 2017
  • http://www.hertzfoundation.org/dx/fellowships/fellowshipaward.aspx

  • for current seniors and 1st-year graduate students
  • Deadline: Oct 2017
  • www.nsfgrfp.org/

  • current non-seniors, majoring in chemistry or biochemistry, must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
  • 10 weeks (May 19 - July 26, 2019) $5000 stipend, travel allowance and housing
  • Deadline: February 15, 2019
  • http://ww2.chemistry.gatech.edu/reu/