A variety of awards ranging from scholarships based on academic excellence to fellowships for undergraduate research are available to students in the Division of Life Sciences. These awards are managed by the Office of Undergraduate Instruction of the Division of Life Sciences.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Scholarship

This scholarship is based on financial need and academic merit. Application is by invitation of the Director of the Office of Undergraduate Instruction. Intended for full time undergraduate students who are entering their junior year and whose major is Biological Sciences.

Award: $1000 (one award), renewable for a second year.

The Ralph and Eloise DeFalco Scholarship

Now accepting applications through Monday, April 8, 2024!

This scholarship is based on high academic merit and a potential for excellence in a health related field. Applications are usually available in mid-February. Intended for full time undergraduate students in the School of Arts and Sciences, who are entering their senior year and whose major is within the Division of Life Sciences (Biological Sciences; Cell Biology & Neuroscience; Genetics; Molecular Biology & Biochemistry).

Award: $1500 (four awards depending on the availability of funds).

Division of Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2024 through April 22, 2024! 

The Division of Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program consists of three categories of undergraduate research fellowships intended for RU-NB Life Sciences majors pursing novel, independent research. They include the DLS-SURF, HLS-SURF, and HGI-SURF.  Awardees are expected to work in the lab full-time (40hrs/week) for 10 weeks and present at our summer poster session schedule in early August. 

Awards: $4000 

Life Sciences Student Support Awards

The Life Sciences Student Support Fund serves to further the professional development of our student researchers through funding opportunities to support their attendance at scientific conferences and present their research findings. It also serves to financially assist students with aspects of the application process for graduate research programs.  A portion of the funds are available in the form of an emergency fund for our undergraduate students, should specific urgent financial needs arise. A limited number of stipends, up to $250 each, will be awarded. Students' financial situation will be taken into account in the award process.  

Awards: Up to $500 each

Applications accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis

William B. Foster Award

This award is based on high academic merit, participation in research, and service to the community. Intended for a member of the graduating class whose major is Biological Sciences. Awardee will be notified prior to graduation.

Award: $500 (one award).

S. Oakley Van der Poel Award

This award is based on high academic merit and the intention to pursue the study of medicine. Intended for members of the graduating class whose major is Biological Sciences. Awardees will be notified prior to graduation.

Award: Merck Manual  (eight or more awards depending on the availability of funds).

Betty Falk Yatvin Award

This award is based on high academic merit. Intended for members of the Rutgers College graduating class who have shown particular aptitude for and interest in the area of animal biology. Awardees will be notified prior to graduation.

Award: $300 ( one award).

Marjorie Frew Knox Award

This award is based on high academic merit. Intended for a member of the Douglass College graduating class who has completed the best honors project in biology. Awardee will be notified prior to graduation.

Award: $100 (one award).

Azzara Family Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Michael Azzara (RC ’69) to provide scholarship support to full-time undergraduate students majoring in the Life Sciences.  Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and departmental recommendations.

Award: $1,000  (one or more awards)