Research/Internship
Independent Study
An Independent Study student in the Department of Chemistry is treated like a beginning graduate student in a faculty supervisor's research group. Specific requirements concerning the number of hours spent in a laboratory, participation in research group conferences, and related activities are determined by the research director. Some information on Independent Study Can be found in the Undergraduate Handbook. For further information on Independent Study please refer to:
Independent Study Requirements
Independent Study Registration
Getting Started in Independent Study
There are also small and research group experiences available which are documented in the Handbook.
Summer Research Programs
In 2008, Summer Research opportunities are available at Duke from May 14 until August 1. These competitive research positions include a stipend of approximately $3,600, from which housing and food is paid. Although preference is given to chemistry majors who are entering their last year of undergraduate study, all current and prospective chemisty majors are eligible. New in 2008: students who have participated previously and are continuing their research are eligible for supplements!
Download program detals, FAQ and a current application here. Applications are due by March 7, 2008.
Other summer research opportunities include:
National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF REU)
Program Explanation: http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/index.jsp
Link to program websites: http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm
American Chemical Society opportunities
Search for summer opportunities here: http://acswebapplications.acs.org/applications/epic/epicmain.cfm
GlaxoSmithKline, a pharmaceutical company
Homepage: http://www.gsk.com/index.htm
Duke Deans' Summer Research Fellowship
http://www.aas.duke.edu/trinity/research/deansmr/index.html
Duke Undergraduate Research Support Office
http://www.aas.duke.edu/trinity/research/
U.S. Department of Energy, Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (DOE SULI)
https://applicationlink.labworks.org/SciEd/erulf/about.html
Genentech, a biotechnology company
http://www.gene.com/gene/careers/college/internships/index.jsp
Significant Opportunties in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS)
http://www.ucar.edu/soars/
Center for Biological and Environmental Technology, nanotechnology
http://cohesion.rice.edu/centersandinst/cben/education.cfm?doc_id=5675
In addition, flyers are posted on the bulletin board across from room 1234 on the first level of the French Family Science Center.
Study Abroad
Opportunitiesfor study abroad are available to students whose course schedules permit it. Usually this involves direct enrollment for one semester on an individual basis. Pre-approved chemistry courses may be obtained from the Study Abroad web site.