Olga G. Nalbandov Lecture Fund
The Olga G. Nalbandov Lecture Fund at UIUC supports campus lectures and symposia that promote research and dialogue in the biological and biochemical sciences.
Funder: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Due Dates: September 7, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 total program funding annually; recent awards typically $10,000–$30,000 per event.
Summary: Supports public lectures and symposia in the life sciences at UIUC to foster campus engagement and intellectual exchange.
Description
The Olga G. Nalbandov Lecture Fund provides annual support for organizing public lectures and symposia on current topics in the biological and biochemical sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). The program aims to enrich the intellectual environment on campus, stimulate dialogue, and disseminate cutting-edge research within the university and to the broader public. Events may be stand-alone lectures or part of larger conferences or symposia, but must be held on the Illinois campus and completed within one year of receiving the award. Eligible expenses include speaker fees, travel, facility rentals, catering, and other costs directly related to the event.
