ACS International Research Experience for Students (IRES) Program

IRES is on hiatus for 2024

IRES will help you sharpen your scientific skills, develop collaborations with international scientists, and experience the life and culture of a foreign country.

The IRES program includes the following activities:

  • Pre-departure orientation: IRES participants will travel to ACS headquarters in Washington, DC, for 3-4 days in the spring. Participants will have the opportunity to meet eminent scientists, prepare for the summer experience, develop their professional skills, and connect with the other members of the cohort.
  • Summer research: 10-12 weeks of summer research at either the National University of Singapore (NUS) or one of the institutions in the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) network. Participants prepare a technical report and receive feedback from ACS journal editors. Participants also write an experiential report for inChemistry magazine.
  • Participation in the ACS Spring Meeting: IRES participants will present their research at the ACS spring meeting and participate in student-focused programming.

IRES funding covers:

  • Airfare, housing, and food during travel to the orientation and the ACS meeting
  • Travel to Germany or Singapore, plus $5,000 living stipend, $1,800 housing allotment, and medical insurance while overseas
  • Up to $300 for optional language lessons
  • 1 year ACS premium student membership
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