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Merit-based and employment opportunities for students in the Department of Chemistry.

Chemistry and Biochemistry Undergraduate Research Fellowships

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Gaining experience in an active research lab is a transformative experience that will provide real-world problem-solving skills, build your resume, and give you the skills and confidence necessary to be successful in your future academic pursuits or career.

The ISU Chemistry Department is proud to support undergraduate research by awarding the following summer undergraduate research fellowships. We also thank the numerous friends and supporters of the Department who make these fellowships possible.

  • Morgan Research Fellowship: The Morgan Research Fellowship is generously sponsored by the Brad and Julie Morgan Endowed Fellowship.  It provides support for one student each summer in the form of a research stipend ($4,000), support for consumables ($1000), and support for travel to present the results of your work ($500).  A modest stipend for the faculty advising the research is also provided.

  • Dreyfus Research Fellowship: The Dreyfus Research Fellowship is supported by the 2022 Jean Dreyfus Lectureship for Undergraduate Institutions.  ISU was one of seven institutions to secure this award, which will also support a lecture series during the Fall of 2025.  This fellowship will support two students during the Summer of 2025 through a $5,000 research stipend.

  • Antonini Research Fellowship: The Antonini Research Fellowship is generously sponsored by Dr. Jerry M. Antonini, a 1991 ISU alumni.  This fellowship provides support for one student each summer through a research stipend ($2,500).  Preference is given to a student whose career aspirations include medicine or health professions.

  • Redbird Chemistry Fellowship: The Redbird Chemistry Fellowship is supported through donations to the Chemistry Department Undergraduate Research Fund.  This fellowship provides support for one to two students each summer through a research stipend ($2,500).

  • Odell Research Fellowship: The Odell Research Fellowship is supported through the Gerald Paul Odell Memorial Fund.  This fellowship provides support for one student each summer through a research stipend ($2,500).