Currently working on an application for an ACS program in radio+nuclear chemistry at one of two campuses (san jose or NY state). Also sending in to UofO, Eugene, and UCSC for their REU and SURF programs in p-chem and o-chem respectively. My current research advisor was an advisee for the program director in Oregon so he contacted her directly and put in good words. Not sure about that program just because it doesn't seem to me to be anything but a summer fling. The ACS program promises (on their website) to continue research for DoE labs throughout the year and then into some grad program...