The Institute's purpose is to carry out basic research not restricted to organic chemistry alone but in areas which will also purposely involve the University as a whole, e.g. the College of Science , the School of Medicine , the College of Agriculture .
Basic research leads to new applications, broad-field publications, and patents.
Students undertaking resarch studies in areas associated with the Institute will have the advantage of interacting with students and faculty members in a variety of disciplines, and thus glean a broad experience in fundamental as well as applied scientific research, making them prime candidates for positions in the scientific, medical and commercial sectors. Initially, the Institute is physically situated in the Neckers Building, which houses the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Grants from agencies such as NSF, NIH, DOD, Research Corporation, etc. are being sought to provide funding for specific projects already underway or being planned. Funding from chemical and pharmaceutical companies, among others, is being sought as well as grants and contributions from private individuals. Functions Research Undergraduate and graduate chemistry students are welcomed to carry out organic chemistry research in the Institute laboratory in areas of interest to the Institute, working under the supervision of the Institute's Director or Associate Director and being co- directed by a faculty member of the Department of Chemistry an Biochemistry.