Undergraduate Research
University of Wisconsin – Madison Department of Chemistry

Research Authorization Form

The Research Authorization Form must be completed by ALL undergraduate students who are conducting research in the Department of Chemistry, regardless if you plan to volunteer, be paid, or obtain credit.

Please complete the form below AFTER you find a research group, but BEFORE you start conducting research in the laboratory. A new form must be completed and submitted before the Add deadline for any given semester, for all new and current undergraduate researchers.

Please visit the Office of the Registrar’s Dates & Deadlines page to confirm the course enrollment deadlines for the semester.

1. Complete Your Research Authorization Form

Fall Semester Research Authorization Form

Deadline for Fall 2025:  September 17, 2025 at 1pm

Fall Undergraduate Chemistry Research Authorization Form

After completing the survey linked above, your research authorization form will be emailed to you with instructions on how to complete and submit the form.

Summer Research Authorization Form 

For any research activity between May 10, 2025-September 2, 2025

Summer Undergraduate Chemistry Research Authorization Form

After completing the survey linked above, your research authorization form will be emailed to you with instructions on how to complete and submit the form.

2. Submit Your Research Authorization Form

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was my research authorization form not approved?

Please check your research authorization form for the following:

  • Selected a course with desired number of credits hours and semester information
  • Included professor’s, mentor’s, and lab’s chemical safety officer information
  • Listed clear weekly dates and times that equals the number of hours required per week
  • Write a clear project description that includes the chemistry that you will study or use in your research
  • Get a physical signature from your research professor and mentor

FOR RETURNING RESEARCHERS ONLY: Please make sure you have completed safety training. Your enrollment will be delayed until it is completed.

Why have I not received permission to enroll yet?

Please allow at least 2 days for the Office of Undergraduate Research to review your form. Once your form is approved, it will be sent to the Undergraduate Chemistry office, who will send you an email with directions to enroll.