Solvation Scholars - Undergraduate Exchange

Overview

Through active participation in an engaging two days of lectures by internationally renown researchers of chemistry, physics, spectroscopy, biochemistry and more, scholars will gain insight into the latest techniques and disciplines that span solvation science. 

In this Solvation Scholars - Undergraduate Exchange programme from Ruhr University Bochum scholars will meet other researchers from around the world and at various stages of their careers. 

A day of career-boosting workshops follow, where scholars may meet industry professionals or fine-tune their personal skills. 

The week closes with a choice of an in-lab practicum where participants gain first-hand experience with new techniques. For previous year's programs, you're encouraged to explore the Summer School webpages. 

Tip: The advanced module pages may provide more details on the type of research students conduct in select groups.

2-3 Month Research Project

Following the iGSS Summer School, scholars will be set up within one of RESOLV's working groups in the Ruhr area and work closely with doctoral and/or post-doctoral researchers to complete a project. 

Generally, these include components of spectroscopy, molecular modeling, kinetics, and synthesis, from e.g. solvent effects on catalytic cross-coupling reactions or electrocatalytic activity, supramolecular assembly design for molecular sensors, assessing phase transitions of proteins, to intro to lasers and FT-IR / THz spectroscopy. 

The full range of research & locations may be found on the RESOLV Scientists page and qualified applicants will work with the RESOLV Office to match with an appropriate group. Scholars will wrap up their exchange with a presentation of their work to the Solvation Scholars participants.