iScholar International Student Summer Research Program (2026)

This highly competitive program is designed to provide promising undergraduate and masters students in chemistry from all over the world the opportunity to conduct first class research at the University of Rochester. The program is meant for outstanding students at non-US institutions that intend to enter a chemistry PhD program in the United States.

Focus Areas:

• Chemistry research projects (with faculty supervision).
• Related fields: physics, biology, engineering, computer science.

Program Benefits:

• Full‑time research experience.
• Seminar series and poster event for summer research students.
• Networking opportunities with peers and faculty.
• Visa support through International Services Office

• Must be currently studying outside the U.S.
• Must be in an undergraduate or master’s program (chemistry or related field).
• Must not have pursued or be enrolled in a PhD program.
• Must plan to pursue a PhD in chemistry in the U.S. (priority given to those starting in 2027).
• Unofficial transcripts (English translation).
• CV (PDF).
• Contact info for two professors (references).
• Program conducted in English — proficiency required