2015 Boise State University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Summer Research Fellowship Application
Description of awards:
The Boise State University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Summer Research
Fellowship is intended to recognize outstanding Chemistry majors at Boise State University and
provide a valuable summer research experience for them.
Terms and eligibility:
Applicants MUST be chemistry majors (as indicated by Broncoweb and validated by your
Chemistry Advisor). Recipients are obligated to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks
during the summer. The fellowship will provide a stipend of at least $3600 (the exact amount is
to be determined). Applicants who have been awarded the chemistry summer fellowship
previously are not eligible.
Application Process:
Fill in the attached form using Word. Insert the relevant information directly into each of the
fields. Prior to submitting your application, be sure to contact each of the three faculty members
for whom you may wish to work and discuss possible research projects with them.
Application deadline:
Email completed applications to Dr. Eric Brown (ericbrown3@boisestate.edu) by Friday April
24, 2015.
2015 Boise State University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Summer Research Fellowship Application
Name:
Address:
Phone number:
Email address:
Chemistry Advisor:
Check one of the following:
_____Freshman
____Sophomore
____Junior
_____Senior
List your first, second, and third choices of principle investigators for whom you wish to
work:
1.
2.
3.
Overall GPA: _________
Description of Chemistry Courses: (add rows to table as needed)
Course
Instructor
Grade*
*Attach complete copy of unofficial transcript.
References:
Provide the names of three chemistry faculty members that could provide an assessment of your
potential to be successful in a summer research project.
Essay questions: (300 words or less per answer)
1. Provide a brief statement of your career goals. Be sure to include the role of chemistry at
Boise State University.
2. Describe your past experiences in research. If you do not have prior research experience,
describe how your coursework has prepared you for research.
3. How will the Boise State University Department of Chemistry Summer Research Fellowship
help you achieve your career goals?