SURFing the Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory

• Transportation
• Biomaterials
• Biotechnology
• Chemical and Allied Products
• Energy Systems
• Environmental Technology and Systems
• Health and Medical Products and Services
• Industrial and Analytical Instruments and Services
• Forensics
• Microelectronics
• Food and Nutritional Products
• International Measurement Standards
• Data and Informatics
• Emerging Technologies (Nanotechnology, Molecular Electronics, Microfluidics, Combinatorial Chemistry

Further information on the diverse and exciting research projects in chemistry, chemical engineering and biochemistry carried out in CSTL can be obtained from the CSTL Home Page.  CSTL has opportunities at NIST Gaithersburg and NIST Boulder.  Check out the NIST Boulder SURF Program.

The Fellowship will include a stipend, travel, and housing allowances. Applications should be submitted by the chair of one of the school's academic departments. Complete information about the program and application process is available on the NIST/SURF home page. There are SURF programs in every area of NIST. Check out their web pages as well! Please apply to only one of the seven programs, since your application will be considered by all seven with a preference to the program applied to.

Student Eligibility Criteria

• Intent to pursue a Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering or biochemistry
• GPA of 3.0/4.0, or better
• Must be U. S. citizen or permanent resident
• Two letters of recommendation into the program by physics, chemistry or engineering professors/department chairs, student transcript, and letter of intent/personal statement

SURF Plan of Operation

• SURFers work directly with NIST Research Advisors
• SURFers participate in weekly seminar program, during which Fellows and Advisors present their research projects; SURFers also participate in extramural group activities intended to enrich the fellowship experience
• Fellows are encouraged to present their research results at national meetings
• Research advisors will be encouraged to visit the host colleges to discuss NIST research