Partnership in International Research and Education, NSF Program

2008 "Junior Summer Abroad" Research Program in Europe
for Undergraduate U.S. Students

European Universities

University of Vienna, Austria

University of Pisa, Italy

University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Come and experience one of the best research experiences of your life! During this 8-week study abroad program, you will be exposed to international research, education and culture. In addition, you will be working in an experienced, collaborative research team to develop and apply algorithms and software for simulating reactions with organic materials that involve transitions between electronic states. Don't know exactly what kind of science this is? Well, if you have a chemistry background and an enthusiasm for learning new science, we will help you to become familiar with this exciting area of complex systems research that is becoming more important in the global environment.

• 8 weeks in Europe: June 30 - August 22
• $2,000 stipend
• housing, food and transportation costs paid
• extensive contact with graduate student mentors and professors
• theoretical and computational chemistry research project
• training in cyberinfrastructure
• arranged tours and outings
• participation in a concluding workshop

• Vienna Hosts
• Undergraduate Students
• Graduate Student Mentors
• Photos
  • PIRE Undergraduate Students
  • PIRE Undergraduate Students and Vienna Hosts
  • PIRE Undergraduate and Graduate Students, and Vienna Hosts
  • PIRE Participants