Olga G. Nalbandov Lecture Fund
The Olga G. Nalbandov Lecture Fund supports public lectures and symposia at UIUC to advance discussion and knowledge in the biological and biochemical sciences.
Funder: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $60,000 per award; supports costs for public lectures and symposia in the biological and biochemical sciences.
Summary: Funding for public lectures and symposia at UIUC to advance discussion and knowledge in the life sciences.
Key Information: Only University of Illinois faculty and research staff are eligible to apply.
Description
The Olga G. Nalbandov Lecture Fund is designed to enrich the intellectual environment at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign by supporting public lectures and symposia focused on current topics in the biological and biochemical sciences. The fund aims to foster scholarly exchange, dialogue, and public engagement by providing resources for events that may be stand-alone lectures or part of larger conferences. Eligible expenses include speaker fees, travel, facility costs, catering, and other event-related costs that facilitate public lectures and knowledge sharing in the life sciences.
