D.O.O.R.S. (Development Of Our Research Scientists) Scholarship and Mentorship program
Award value
$5,000 USD
Number of awards
10
Application to apply for
External Award - Deadline: Tuesday, September 30th 2026, 11:59pm CDT
Donor
The BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute (BTC Institute) and Promega Corporation
D.O.O.R.S. (Development Of Our Research Scientists) is a Mentorship and Scholarship Program, started in 2020, which aims to foster access to development opportunities to 10 undergraduate students every year that display exceptional research talent and promise.
The BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute (BTC Institute) is collaborating with Promega to provide D.O.O.R.S. Scholarships to 10 outstanding undergraduate students pursuing life sciences. Selection is based on academic excellence, professional promise, and a commitment to research or industry engagement. Each scholarship recipient (Scholar) will receive:
- A $5,000 Scholarship, paid directly to the Scholar's educational institution
- A Mentorship Program with a professional from the biotech industry, one-on-one and group sessions
- Participation in D.O.O.R.S. Scholar's Day, an in-person event at the BTCI / Promega campus in Madison, WI
Eligible individuals are not required to buy Promega products or pay any fees to participate. Employees of the BTCI or Promega and members of the immediate families of such employees are not eligible. Employees of authorized Promega distributors are not eligible.
The D.O.O.R.S. Award is available for students enrolled in undergraduate programs in institutions based in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico. This award is void where prohibited by law.
Please note: Award recipients must participate in mentorship and may be asked to contribute to promotional and outreach activities with the sponsoring organizations. Applicants should review the full award terms and conditions prior to applying.
Award description
- Available to individuals who are at least 18 years old that are currently involved in life science research activities and enrolled in a life sciences undergraduate program in an educational institution, including, but not limited to: universities, community colleges, career colleges, technical colleges, or others.
- Pursuing a biotechnology-related major with the hopes of continuing in that career.
Required criteria
Student type: Undergraduate
Faculty: Science
Major: BISI, BCEM, CMMB, ZOOL, NEUR etc.
Award information
Type of award: Scholarship
Internal/external/government: External