D.O.O.R.S Diversification Of Our Research Scientists
Direct application
Eligibility
About this scholarship
Undergraduate life-science students who are at least 18 and enrolled at a U.S., Canadian, or Puerto Rican institution may apply for the D.O.O.R.S. (Development Of Our Research Scientists) Award co-sponsored by Promega and the BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute. Applicants should come from underrepresented backgrounds and pursue a biotechnology-related major while contributing to biomedical research.
Ten recipients each receive a $5,000 scholarship paid to their school, plus mentorship with Promega and participation in DOORS Scholar's Day. Employees of BTCI, Promega, or authorized Promega distributors and their immediate families are not eligible.
Submit a personal statement, a research abstract, and a faculty recommendation. Geographic availability may vary; check with your local Promega representative before applying.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Personal statement (maximum 600 words)
- Research-project abstract (maximum 600 words)
- Academic reference letter from a professor, instructor, or lab administrator
- Applicant contact information (name, birthdate, email, phone, institution, major, address)
- One academic reference letter (one paragraph) from a professor, instructor, or lab administrator
- Check with a local Promega representative because geographic availability may vary.
- Recipients participate in Promega mentorship and DOORS Scholar's Day.