Biology Opportunities

The DeWind Awards are given to students who are engaged in studies and research leading to a university degree related to Lepidoptera conservation and who intend to continue to work in this field. All proposals must be written by the student researcher. Proposed research should have a clear connection to Lepidoptera conservation and must be completed within one year from receiving funds. Applicants may be graduate or undergraduate students; however, please note that all but one awardee, to date, have been pursuing graduate research. Applications from countries outside the United States will be considered but must be written in English and international applicant work cannot involve work in the United States.

The Deborah BanDrosky Scholarship awards are made to students engaged in studies and research as part of a higher education degree related to invertebrate conservation and who intend to continue to work in this field. The Xerces Society is committed to conserving invertebrate species or groups that are known to be in decline, including (but not limited to) native bees, butterflies and moths, fireflies, tiger beetles, freshwater and terrestrial mollusks (including freshwater mussels), and other freshwater dependent aquatic invertebrates. Awards will be given to applications whose proposed research highlights species known to be in need of conservation, is directly relevant to the species’ conservation, and is scientifically rigorous.

At the Graduate School of the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, curiosity drives discovery. Their fully funded Ph.D. program provides guaranteed financial support through completion of your Ph.D., giving aspiring scientists the opportunity to focus on meaningful research, collaborate with leading researchers, and develop the skills needed to become independent scientists.

The University of Kentucky’s Department of Toxicology & Cancer Biology offers three graduate programs:

Master’s in Forensic Toxicology

PhD in Toxicology & Cancer Biology

Master’s in Toxicology

Merck Pharmaceutical has many internships available in chemistry, biology, translational, data science, engineering, and related fields.

The Classical Association of the Middle West and South invites applications for the Dr. Anthony Fauci Award in STEM and Classics. This $500 annual award recognizes an undergraduate student who demonstrates outstanding work in both Classics and a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)/pre-med/pre-health/social science discipline. The Committee, at its discretion, may also confer prizes for first runner up ($200) and second runner up ($100). Applications must be sent to fauci@camws.org by January 15, 2027. Applicants in their essays and recommenders in their letters are encouraged to discuss the ways in which the applicant has forged connections between the study of Classics and a STEM/pre-med/pre-health/social science field, in their academic careers to date. We particularly invite discussion of how this dual background has been reflected in the applicant’s undergraduate studies, with specific examples of how the applicant has combined training in both disciplines.

Fellows support the unique social and health needs of the community through volunteering in Horseshoe Farm’s service programs and providing relationship-based support to children, adults living with mental illness, seniors, and other vulnerable neighbors. Fellows strengthen local communities while developing into tomorrow’s community health and citizen service leaders.

The NIH Department of Bioethics welcomes applications for fully funded post-baccalaureate and post-doctoral research fellowships. Fellows are central to the activities and intellectual life of our interdisciplinary department, including weekly bioethics seminars, case conferences, ethics consultations, IRB deliberations, and other educational opportunities at NIH. They study ethical issues related to biomedical research, clinical practice, genetics, biotechnology, public health, health policy, population health, global health and other important issues in bioethics. They also conduct mentored conceptual and empirical research. For a typical fellow, this research yields multiple first-authored publications in academic journals. We do not require or expect bioethics experience, and encourage anyone with a strong interest to apply. Fellowships begin in September 2027. Stipends are determined by NIH Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) guidelines.