The Arnold & Mabel Beckman Foundation—2024 Beckman Scholars Program


May 3, 2024

The Beckman Scholars Program is a 15-month mentored research experience for exceptional undergraduate students in chemistry, biological sciences, or interdisciplinary combinations thereof.

Grant Amount: $21,000 per student/$5,000 per mentor spanning three years 

Eligibility:  

  • Institutional award, limited-submission by invitation only. 

  • Service academies and government laboratories, such as NIH or federally funded national laboratories, are not eligible institutions. 

Full RFP: https://www.beckman-foundation.org/programs/beckman-scholars/  

GW’s Internal Application and Selection Process: In order to be considered, please visit OVPR INFOREADY to submit the following materials by May 3, 2024 at 1:00 pm:  

  • Two-page summary with the following information:  

    • Description of current research project in chemistry or biological sciences 

    • Involvement of undergraduate students in research project 

  • Candidate’s current curriculum vitae  

Timeline: 

  • May 3, 2024 at 1:00 pm:  GW internal submission deadline and materials due to OVPR INFOREADY

  • Early May, 2024: Selected internal applicant is notified. 

  • June 14, 2024: Application submission deadline. 

For questions, please contact Dorcas Blue, Executive Director, Foundation Relations, at [email protected].