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Welcome to the GW Chemistry REU Program



Advancing Chemistry Research by Integrating Green Chemistry and Science Policy


Growing public awareness about the state of our environment, chemical product safety, and new chemical regulatory policies is driving demand for chemists with training in environmental and green chemistry. Tomorrow’s decision-makers in business, government, and non-governmental organizations will need to understand the fundamental physical science underlying both the environmental challenges we face and potential innovative solutions. To fill this need, the GW Chemistry department has built a strong foundation in this field, through both research and a unique MS program that combines environmental and green chemistry. Here we build on that foundation with a unique interdisciplinary research experience for undergraduates (REU) that will combine diverse areas of environmental and green chemistry with science policy.

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Important Dates

The GW chemistry REU will be running during the summer of 2024. The following are dates specific to the 2024 site:

  • Applications for REU open: November 27, 2023
  • Applications for REU close: February 29, 2024
  • Notification of 1st round of successful REU applications: March 14, 2024
  • Notification of 2nd round of successful applications: March 21, 2024
  • REU Program starts: May 28, 2024
  • REU Program ends: August 2, 2024

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How to Apply

Applications for the summer 2024 REU program will be accepted starting 12/1/2023 and will close on 2/29/2024.

To submit an application for the REU, use the menu or click the following button –


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