Summer Research in Bristol and Bath, England July – August 2017 UNC-Greensboro and Guilford College invite applications to the National Science Foundation funded International Research Experiences for Undergraduates program in England during the summer of 2017 (pending NSF approval). At least eight students from colleges and universities in Greensboro, NC as well as from primarily undergraduate institutions nationwide will participate. Students will spend seven weeks doing research at the University of Bristol or University of Bath in England. In addition to the opportunity to undertake cutting edge research in organic and organometallic chemistry at one of two extremely well equipped major research universities in the UK, students will be provided with a first class international experience. Participants will receive a stipend of at $4,000 in addition to travel and accommodation costs but will be responsible for day-to-day living expenses. Students can receive up to six hours of credit for undergraduate research through UNC-Greensboro. The program will run from July through mid-August, 2017. All students will be required to participate in a 20-hour pre-departure program online in May and June. Applications welcomed from ALL chemistry and biochemistry majors nationwide, but priority will be given to students who are: (1) enrolled in UNCG’s Lloyd International Honors College, (2) from the Piedmont Educational Research Consortium, PERC, a consortium of the Departments of Chemistry in the Greensboro area and (3) from primarily undergraduate institutions nationwide. Students from any of these groups with undergraduate research experience will also have priority.   Minimum requirements are rising junior status, a GPA of 2.8 (on a four point scale) and one semester’s research or internship experience. Applications, including two letters of reference from faculty, are due by February 17, 2017. The applications must be submitted electronically at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ChemistryIRES. Please note that this program is awaiting funding by the NSF. Questions? Contact Dr. Anne Glenn ([email protected])