Beckman Scholars Program
The Beckman Scholars Program funds 15 months of mentored undergraduate research in chemistry, biochemistry, biological, and medical sciences at U.S. colleges and universities.
Funder: Beckman Foundation
Due Dates: June 15, 2026: Full application submission deadline (Beckman Scholars Program)
Funding Amounts: $156,000 total per institution (supports 6 scholars over 3 years; $26,000 per scholar for stipend, supplies, mentor support, and admin)
Summary: Supports institutional programs for 15-month mentored undergraduate research in chemistry, biochemistry, biological, or medical sciences.
Key Information: Institutional (not individual) award; only one application per institution per cycle; major eligibility revisions apply.
Description
The Beckman Scholars Program provides institutional awards to accredited four-year U.S. colleges and universities to support mentored undergraduate research in chemistry, biochemistry, biological, and medical sciences, as well as interdisciplinary combinations of these fields. Each award funds six undergraduate scholars over three years, supporting 15 months of continuous research per scholar (summer–academic year–summer) under the guidance of approved faculty mentors. The program emphasizes removing barriers to participation by eliminating minimum GPA and previous research experience as selection criteria, and encourages applications from students with diverse backgrounds and pathways into STEM.
