CEM accepting proposals for the 2011 International Internship Award

The Center for Emergent Materials (CEM) is now accepting proposals for the 2011 CEM International Internship Award.

The aim of the CEM Internship Award Program is to expand and advance collaborative projects. This year the award is designed specifically to advance the developing partnership between the CEM and the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW Dresden).

Successful applicants will receive up to $5,000 toward allowable costs of research on‐site in the partner institution facility. Allowable costs include travel‐related expenses (airfare, housing, etc), materials and supplies, and facility fees. Internships must be for a minimum of 4 weeks in duration.

Eligibility:

CEM core faculty may nominate an OSU student or an IFW student.

Applications:
Applications should include a 1‐page proposal indicating:
·     the scope of work and budget
·     how this activity benefits the IRG
·     the extent of supplemental funds committed to the proposed internship.

Please forward the application materials to inquiries@cem.osu.edu or to Center for Emergent Materials, The Ohio State University, 2065 Physics Research Building, 191 West Woodruff Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210.

Deadline for receipt of applications: January 31, 2011. Awards will be announced in February 2011. Funds must be expended by December 2011.