Application

Thank you for your interest in the 2026 UNT Chemistry NSF-REU program. The following documents are required for our application to the program.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or U.S. permanent residents
  • Applicants should be majoring in Chemistry or a closely related discipline
  • Applicants should have an interest in pursuing a research career in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) field
  • Applicants must be classified as undergraduate students before and for a full year after program participation
  • Participants must be available full-time for the duration of the program, from start to finish, and must live on the UNT campus in housing provided by the REU program
  • One of your reference letters should be from a faculty member at your institution who commits to mentoring you in research for the academic year after the summer program
  • Preference is given to students who have completed no more than two years of college
  • Students from federally designated Hispanic Serving Institutions in Texas are especially encouraged to apply

Application Documents

  • Personal Statement - a short statement discussing research interests and career goals
  • Transcripts - please upload a copy of your current transcript
  • 2 Recommenders - At least two recommendations must be provided by university faculty in the sciences (such as Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics). An optional third letter can be included from anyone outside this group, but must describe the applicant's potential for research. Please note that the two recommendations from university faculty must come from your course instructors (past or present) and/or research advisors, not academic advisors, lab instructors, employers, etc. Please also note that Post-Doctoral Fellows are not considered university faculty. Recommenders will be emailed a link to the online recommendation form.

Our Program begins with an arrival date of May 17, 2026 to campus. The program is 10 weeks from May 17, 2026 to July 24, 2026 for Summer 2026.

 

Please contact the Chemistry Department if you have any questions or concerns, chem-reu@unt.edu or 940-565-3525.