Norris-Richards Undergraduate Summer Research Scholarships

Award Type: Undergraduate summer research scholarship

• $3,000 student stipend for minimum 10 weeks of full-time research
• $500 for supplies, travel, and other project-related items

Geographic Scope: Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society (NESACS)

• Entire state of New Hampshire
• Massachusetts counties: Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Suffolk

Purpose: Established to honor the memories of Professors James Flack Norris and Theodore William Richards by promoting research interactions between undergraduate students and faculty

Eligibility:

• Students enrolled in degree-granting program at college or university within NESACS region
• Chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or molecular biology majors
• Must be in good standing
• Must anticipate completing at least two full years of college-level chemistry before summer research period
• Only one scholarship per laboratory

Institutional Requirements:

• Institutions expected to contribute toward support of faculty members
• Student fees for summer research should be waived
• Academic credit may be granted at institution's discretion

Award Requirements:

• Submit report (~5-7 double-spaced pages including figures, tables, bibliography) to The Nucleus Editor by November 1 for publication
• Required participation in Northeast Student Chemistry Research Conference (NSCRC) in April following summer

Selection Criteria:

1. Scientific Merit - originality of project, depth of investigation, significance of scientific questions, proposed methods
2. Feasibility - evidence that project can be completed in available time with available facilities
3. Preparation - academic record, ability to handle project, background study on research problem
4. Commitment - depth of commitment from student, department, faculty, and institution to independent research

Application Process

Deadline: March 24 (annual)

Submission Format: PDF format via email strongly preferred

Submission Email: Send to Selection Committee Chair (Professor Mariam Ismail, mariam.ismail@umb.edu)

Required Materials:

1. Student Application Form
2. Faculty Information Form
3. Announcement Letter and Instructions

Application Materials Available At: https://www.nesacs.org/award/norris-richards-undergraduate-summer-scholarship/#application-for-2023

Timeline:

• Applications due: March 24
• Notification of results: By April 15 via email, with written confirmation to follow

Questions: Contact Professor Mariam Ismail at mariam.ismail@umb.edu