The BioME Scholarship Program was designed to help advance Maine students’ academic and professional careers in the field of bioscience, as well as enhance workforce development within Maine’s life sciences industry. This program is available for Maine residents or students enrolled in Maine academic institutions only. All five scholarship applications are now OPEN, and we would greatly appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with your colleagues, friends, and families! Please note that the Seed Grant Award deadline is this month on February 16th. BioME Academic Scholarship ($4,000) For high school seniors and undergraduate students majoring in life sciences. Funding to cover costs associated with attending university. Applications Open: February 1, 2023 – March 24, 2023 BioME Summer Internship Award ($4,000) For undergraduate and graduate students who are interning at an unpaid or minimally funded internship with a Maine employer. Funding to cover costs associated with internship and additional room and board. Applications Open: February 1, 2023 – March 3, 2023 BioME Seed Grant (up to $5,000) For undergraduate and graduate students conducting original life sciences research. Funding to cover costs associated with research-related expenses. Applications rolling and reviewed on a biyearly basis. Winter Application Deadline: February 16, 2023 Fall Application Deadline: September 29, 2023 BioME Travel/Conference Award (up to $2,000) For undergraduate and graduate students who have had their research accepted for presentation at a professional life sciences conference. Funding to cover costs associated with attendance. Applications rolling and reviewed on a quarterly basis. March Application Deadline: March 31, 2023 June Application Deadline: June 22, 2023 September Application Deadline: September 22, 2023 December Application Deadline: December 7, 2023 |