University of Rochester iScholar Summer Research Program 2026

This highly competitive program is designed to provide promising undergraduate and master's 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.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: January 23, 2026
2. Value: Stipend + Housing + Health Insurance + Up to $1250 Travel + Fees Covered
3. Study Level: Undergraduate, Masters
4. Sponsor: University of Rochester – Chemistry Department
5. Course to Study: Chemistry & Related Fields
6. Eligible Country: All countries

Eligibility Criteria for University of Rochester iScholar Summer Research Program 2026

To be eligible for this program you must:

1. Be currently studying outside of the US
2. Have not pursued or are not currently in a PhD program
3. Be in an undergraduate or master’s program with a focus on chemistry or a related field (e.g. physics, biology, engineering, computer science, etc.)
4. Plan to do a PhD in chemistry

Because of the competitive nature of this program preference is given to students that are planning to start a PhD in chemistry in calendar year 2027 (likely fall enrollment starting in August 2027).

Benefits of University of Rochester iScholar Summer Research Program 2026

Through the program, participants receive a weekly stipend to cover living expenses, as well as on-campus accommodation, health insurance, and up to $1250 toward travel costs. The program also covers associated student registration and tuition fees.

How to Apply

The deadline for applying to the program is January 23, 2026.

To apply, you’ll need to complete and submit an online application, with the following materials/content:

1. An unofficial copy of your transcripts (with English translation)
2. A copy of your CV in PDF format
3. Contact information of two professors that are familiar with your work to serve as references*

*A copy of your application and instructions on how to submit their reference letter will be sent to them from summer@chem.rochester.edu. Please follow up with your references to make sure that they have received this email. Note that this automated email is sometimes filtered as spam.

You will receive via email a copy of your submitted application and confirmation when your recommendation letters are received.

Decisions and offers will be made in the last week of March.

For more information, visit the University of Rochester Summer Program webpage

Application Deadline

January 23, 2026

Application Link(s)

• Apply for University of Rochester iScholar Summer Research Program 2026