Research Experience for Undergraduates

IMPRESS: IMPlanting the ResEarch Seed in Students

Eligibility / Application Materials
  • REU participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
  • Students interested in our program are encouraged to first learn about the available projects
  • Completed application form (including demographic survey)
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 (unofficial transcript to be provided by selected applicants)
  • Strong background in Chemistry (or equivalent training obtained through research experience)
  • Two letters of reference (sent to Tania I Houjeiry (thoujei@clemson.edu)
  • Statement of research interests and career goals (< 500 words)
  • Registration in LinkedIn (to allow tracking progress after the program)
  • To receive priority consideration, applications should be complete by Feb 15, 2024. Late applications will still be considered but subject to availability.
Application Form – All fields must be completed
  • (Choose 1-3 areas) Hold down the Ctrl key to select more than one.
  • (< 500 words)


  • Demographic survey - Requested for statistical purposes only
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  • Ready to submit?
    • Please verify that entered information (including contact) is correct
    • After submitting the information you will receive an automated confirmation e-mail
    • Please follow the instructions to submit the reference letters (Incomplete applications can not be considered)