Olga G. Nalbandov Lecture Fund
The Olga G. Nalbandov Lecture Fund at UIUC supports lectures and symposia to promote research and discussion in the life sciences on campus.
Funder: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Due Dates: September 7, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per award; recent awards typically range from $10,000–$30,000.
Summary: Supports public lectures and symposia in the life sciences to foster academic discussion and outreach at UIUC.
Key Information: Events must take place on the Illinois campus within one year of award; cost-sharing is encouraged.
Description
The Olga G. Nalbandov Lecture Fund is an annual internal funding opportunity at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign designed to enrich the intellectual environment in the life sciences. The fund supports public lectures and symposia on current topics in biological and biochemical sciences, aiming to foster academic discussion, community engagement, and public outreach. Events can be stand-alone lectures or part of larger conferences or symposia and must be held on the UIUC campus. The program honors the legacy of Andrew and Olga Nalbandov, notable figures in reproductive physiology.
