ABOUT
The NYU Shanghai Summer Research Experience Program in Molecular Science (SRPMS) is designed to foster entry into chemistry and biology research-centered careers for highly motivated graduates and undergraduates with a strong interest in chemistry, biology, or related scientific disciplines. The primary goal of this program is to extend NYU Shanghai's research opportunities to non-NYU Shanghai students and to diversify the scientific workforce in the field of Molecular Science.
Students apply for positions in a 2-month long program with flexible starting dates. Admitted students will have the opportunity to actively participate in research projects under the mentorship of a professor who is at the forefront of his or her field of chemistry and biology. Each student conducts a research project under the direction of his or her mentor. At the end of the program, students produce a report summarizing the outcomes of their research project.
Financial support will be provided for eligible students for the duration of the program. In addition, a limited number of scholarships are available to help offset travel costs.
The 2026 application is closed.
RESEARCH AREAS
Applicants are required to state their areas of interest in a personal statement. Below is a list of faculty interested in hosting students in their labs:
- William Glover (computational chemistry, photochemistry/physics)
- Xiang Sun (theoretical chemistry, quantum dynamics)
- John Zhang (protein-drug and protein-protein interactions, protein dynamics)
* in alphabetical order of the last names
ABOUT APPLICATION
The NYU Shanghai Summer Research Experience Program in Molecular Science (SRPMS) is open for application. Please see the 2026 SRPMS Application Requirements below:
- The program is open to both graduate students (M.Sc. level) and undergraduates who have declared their major.
- Applicants should have strong academic records with courses in chemistry, physics, or biology, or related disciplines.
- Applicants should have a good command of spoken and written English.
- The duration of the SRPMS program is 2 months with flexible starting dates. (Please ensure that you have no other commitments during the program).
Application Deadlines
Priority deadline: March 19, 2026 11:59pm China Standard Time
Firm deadline: April 16, 2026 11:59pm China Standard Time
Candidates are strongly recommended to apply by the priority deadline. Applicants from outside China must apply by the priority deadline.
Booklet
For any inquiries, please contact: shanghai.research.chemistry@nyu.edu