Advancing STEM Research Through Global Collaboration
Explore Research Opportunities in the U.S. & France!
CEMITURE (CollaborativE Multidisciplinary Investigations Through Undergraduate Research Experiences) and I-CEMITURE offer transformative 10-week research experiences designed to expand your scientific expertise and professional network. These NSF-funded programs provide hands-on research in biochemistry, chemistry, and physics, led by experienced faculty mentors.
Research Locations
The CEMITURE (USA) program at Georgia Southern University and I-CEMITURE (France) program at the University of Lorraine in Épinal, France offer immersive, NSF-supported research experiences. These programs provide undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on opportunities to conduct cutting-edge scientific research, collaborate with expert faculty, and engage in professional development activities. Participants gain invaluable research skills while working in state-of-the-art laboratories, developing scientific communication expertise, and preparing for future careers in STEM fields.
Program Benefits
- Stipend: $5,500
- Housing & Meal Plans Provided
- Professional Development & Networking Opportunities
- Travel to France Covered for I-CEMITURE Scholars
A Total of 12 Scholars Will Be Selected
- CEMITURE: 8 undergraduate students (U.S. research)
- I-CEMITURE: 4 scholars (2 graduate students & 2 undergraduates) (France research)
Who Should Apply?
We strongly encourage applications* from:
- Women & minorities in STEM
- Students from rural & under-served areas of the Southeastern U.S.
- First- and second-year undergraduates looking for hands-on research experience
I-CEMITURE (France) applications are currently closed. Check back next year!
CEMITURE (USA) applications are currently closed. Check back next year!
Research Experience for Undergraduates
The U.S. National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) program supports intensive research by undergraduate students in any area of research funded by NSF.The U.S. National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) program supports intensive research by undergraduate students in any area of research funded by NSF.
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Research & Professional Development
Participants in CEMITURE & I-CEMITURE gain real-world research experience, working side-by-side with faculty mentors and peers. The programs also emphasize scientific communication, leadership, ethics, and career preparationto ensure students are well-equipped for their future in STEM.
What You’ll Gain:
- Cutting-edge research experience in chemistry, biochemistry, and physics
- Mentorship from top faculty researchers
- Scientific & professional development workshops
- Collaboration with a global network of STEM scholars
Present Your Research on a National Stage
CEMITURE & I-CEMITURE scholars have the opportunity to present their research at renowned national conferences, including:
- National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)
- Annual Society of Toxicology (SOT) Meeting
- Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS)
- Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) REU Symposium
- American Chemical Society (ACS) & Southeastern Regional Meeting of the ACS (SERMACS)
Many of our alumni pursue graduate programs, internships, and multi-year fellowships following their CEMITURE experience.
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*Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.