Mississippi State University Summer Research Program - Application Deadline

Are you an undergraduate student? Interested in conducting research in Renewable Energy?

The Mississippi State University Chemistry Department is accepting undergraduate students for the opportunity to conduct research in Renewable Energy.

The Mississippi State University Chemistry Department seeks applicants for an interdisciplinary NSF-supported summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program occurring in from May 27th - August 2nd, 2025. Students who have completed their freshman year of college and who have not yet graduated can participate fully in the Food, Energy and Water Security Summer Research Program activities and work on a research project under the direction of a faculty mentor. Renewable energy offers exciting possibilities for research. Students will be offered the opportunity to engage in research related to the production of biofuels, and the application of biochar materials to water purification and soil amendment. Research projects include the growth of biomass impacted through soil amendment, the creation and purification of biofuels from organic matter, and the purification of wastewater and lagoons using biochars. Complementary workshops will also be included that emphasize career paths in environmentally focused fields with discussions on running a small business and entrepreneurial pathways.

What are the benefits?

• Student participants will receive a $6,000 stipend
• Housing and meal plan for ten weeks
• Travel assistance
• Professional development
• Social and outreach activities

Who is eligible to apply?

• Undergraduate student participants must have completed their freshmen year of college but not yet graduated 
• Must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.
• Students from a variety of majors will be considered including chemistry, biochemistry, all engineering majors and environmental sciences.

Underrepresented groups in science are strongly encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, and first-generation college students.

Need help with your application? Reach out to an Undergraduate Research Ambassador (URA) on how to craft a competitive application to this program by emailing undergradresearch@arizona.edu or making a 1:1 appointment with an URA.

Ready to apply? Apply here. The application deadline is Wednesday, February 15th, 2025 at 4:00PM AZ Time.

Questions? Please email your inquiries to tmlsna@chemistry.msstate.edu