What you'll work on
Undergraduates enrolled at any U.S. college or university
U.S. citizens or permanent residents
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Majors in science, technology or engineering
Students from Kentucky and West Virginia are encouraged to apply
Carbon-neutral construction
Create greener concrete from waste materials.
Urban stream pollution
Trace where pollutants in urban streams come from.
Plastic upcycling
Turn plastic waste into fuels and chemicals.
Breaking down dyes and PFAS
Create chemical pathways that destroy water pollutants.
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Water pollutant sensors
Engineer sensors that detect pollutants at low concentrations.
It's more than research
Your summer also includes trips, speakers and career support.
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Field trips
See how local businesses work.
Industry speakers
Hear from people working in the field.
Career workshops
Prepare for graduate school, job hunting and life after college.
Louisville
Bourbon distilleries nearby, and Churchill Downs right by campus.
At a glance
Program dates
[2027 dates]
Stipend
[Amount], plus travel and lodging
Apply by
[2027 deadline]
Housing
Campus housing, arranged for you
Where fellows go next
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See the fellows, projects and photos from each summer.
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Ready to apply?
Applications close [2027 deadline].
Questions? Email n.sathitsuksanoh@louisville.edu or z.sun@louisville.edu.
Supported by the National Science Foundation, award [award number].