Internships

Chemistry & Biochemistry Undergraduate Internships 2022

Research

Our faculty have a wide range of research interests, and receive funding from public and private sources such as NIH, NSF, DOE, NASA, the American Heart Association, USDA, ACS-PRF and the Frasch Foundation. 

Their work is regularly published within prominent research journals, including PNAS, EMBO, JACS, Biochemistry, JBC, Science, Inorganic Chemistry and Nature.

Application

We highly recommend compiling the following materials before completing the online application:

• Unofficial transcript
• Name of science faculty member writing your letter of recommendation
  • Letter must be emailed directly from the faculty member to chem.grad@usu.edu
• Top three choices for research labs to work in and reason you chose them
• A one page, single-spaced letter of interest which addresses the following:
  • Prior science-related coursework and research activities
  • Long-term career goals
  • How this experience will benefit you

Online Internship Application

Application Qualifications

Applicants must apply before March 1, 2022.

Applicant qualifications include:

• Currently working toward an undergraduate degree.
• Interest in pursuing a graduate degree in chemistry or biochemistry.
• Successful completion of both general chemistry and organic chemistry courses.
• Not currently attending Utah State University.