International Research Experience for Students (IRES)

About the program

The ACS International Research Experience for Students (IRES) program would provide ten undergraduate students an opportunity to pursue cutting-edge chemistry and materials science research at universities across Germany and the United States. Participating institutions are recognized as top producers of scientific knowledge.

Students would spend 10 weeks working on frontier chemistry and materials science research projects under the guidance of faculty members and graduate student mentors to sharpen scientific skills, develop collaborations with scientists abroad, and experience the life and culture of a foreign country.

Awards would provide for travel, living expenses, insurance, pre-departure orientation, language instruction, and presenting research at an ACS national meeting.