Description

The K-State Chemistry Department is providing the opportunity for 12 undergraduates (9 NSF-REU supported and 3 K-State Chemistry supported students) to perform cutting edge research for 10 weeks. Students from all across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories [who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents] are eligible to apply for the 9 NSF-REU support slots. The department of chemistry will provide matching funding for up to three international students to join our summer REU program. Applicants must be in the United States already before the program starts.

Our department, rather than being organized into the traditional four areas of chemical research (analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical) is categorized by six research themes. During your stay at K-State you will spend 10 weeks doing cutting edge research under the supervision and mentoring by one of the faculty members in the department. In addition you will learn how to use advanced chemical analysis instrumentation, how to write a short scientific paper, how to present your work at a scientific meeting, learn about the importance of ethics in science and about the nature of scientific inquiry.

https://www.k-state.edu/chem/student-success/undergraduate_students/research/reu_experiences/

Application deadline: Feb. 13, 2026

Program dates: June 1--August 7, 2026