Lviv Polytechnic students and postgraduate students can already apply for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (USURE) in the USA.
In accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding between the two universities and a common goal to promote cooperation between Ukraine and the United States, Lviv Polytechnic National University and North Dakota State University (Fargo, USA) have developed summer research program in the United States for Polytechnic students. During the summer of 2021, the Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University, offers research internships (10 weeks) for Master’s students majoring in «Chemical Technology and Engineering», «Biotechnology and Bioengineering», «Food Technology» or «Pharmacy, industrial pharmacy», as well as for postgraduate students of the first – third year of study, majoring in «Chemistry of macromolecular compounds», «Organic chemistry» and related.
The Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials is recognized as one of the leading educational and research Departments in its field. Research interns from Lviv Polytechnic will be offered research projects in the following areas:
- synthesis of polymers based on biological raw materials;
- synthesis of special purpose polymers;
- coatings for corrosion protection;
- polymers with improved resistance to aging;
- biomedical polymers;
- computer polymeric materials.
Students and postgraduate students will receive a scholarship. Fargo campus offers affordable accommodation for a modest price. Students and postgraduate students have to pay for transportation, accommodation and visa. Internship is available for any 10 weeks between May 10 and August 13, 2021.
To apply for an internship you need to send:
- a letter describing career plans and research interests;
- extract from the record book;
- academic / supervisor recommendation;
- statement.
The deadline for applications submission is January 1, 2021.
For additional questions about USURE 2021, please contact Professor Ananii Kohut (ananiy.m.kohut@lpnu.ua), Department of Organic Chemistry, Lviv Polytechnic National University, or Professor Andriy Voronov (andriy.voronov@ndsu.edu), Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University.