This is a joint undergraduate research program between Montana State University and the University of Bergen in Bergen, Norway.  The general area of interest in this program is global climate change with a focus on the issue of how we can address CO2 emmisions.  Thus, the four students who are chosen to participate in this program will spend eight weeks in Norway pursuing a research project (see Research Areas below) related to the issue of carbon management in collaboration with an appropriate Norwegian mentor.

Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2009

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Minimum Requirements:

• Full time student
• Students of sophomore or higher status

Preference will be given:

• to students currently in their junior or senior year
• to students with a strong background (coursework) in areas appropriate to research interests.
• to students with a 3.5 or higher GPA.

Note: Funding is limited to students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

• Applications of Biofilms
• Geological Characterization of Saline Formations
• Thermodynamic Modeling
• Geochemistry and Geomechanics
• Hydrate Strorage of CO2
• Questions? Contact Dr. Lee Spangler

The Application Package  must include:

• A completed Application Form. 
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Current college transcripts.

Undergraduate Scholars Program

   Attn: Dr. Steven Holmgren

   Director Montana State University

   418 Reid Hall Bozeman, MT 59717-3000