Our team values and includes undergraduates in cutting-edge research. Interested UVA undergraduates are encouraged to contact Prof. Bates. Please include a current resume and a brief personal statement of interest (<1 page). Include information such as: how research aligns with your career goals, what aspects of ChE/Chemistry are exciting to you, how you plan to balance research with coursework and stay motivated, and any past experience with lab work, data analysis, and reading scientific articles. Please do not use AI.
Undergraduate students interested in summer research are encouraged to apply for external funding.
Research support through UVA:
Research support from external sources:
UVA support that requires graduate student mentors to apply:
The Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Virginia admits students to the program prior to group selection. If you are interested in joining the group, please apply to the UVA Chemical Engineering graduate program. More information on UVA Chemical Engineering can be found here.
Postdoctoral applicants must email their package to batesgroupPDapps@virginia.edu.
A complete package consists of:
Curriculum vitae
A 1-2 page summary of past research
A 1-page proposal for a specific project you would like to pursue in the group
Incomplete packages or those not sent to the address above will not be considered.