[Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation](https://www.bms.com/about-us/responsibility/corporate-giving)

May 22, 2026

$39,000 per fellowship: $34,000 for student education/stipend, $5,000 to faculty supervisor for research costs; paid to institution.

Supports graduate fellowships for outstanding third- or fourth-year PhD students in organic chemistry at US institutions.

Only students without full fellowship funding for 2026–2027 are eligible; institutional nomination required.

--- ## Description This opportunity supports graduate research fellowships in organic chemistry through Bristol Myers Squibb’s corporate giving program. The goal is to encourage excellence in education and research in organic synthesis, supporting doctoral students whose work advances synthetic methodology, natural product synthesis, computational prediction of synthesis, or the development of chemical biology tools. Selected fellows will receive funding for their education and research, and will be invited to present at a BMS-sponsored symposium. --- ## Due Dates - May 22, 2026: Full application submission deadline (by 5PM EST) --- ## Funding Amount - Each fellowship provides $39,000 total: - $34,000 allocated to the student’s education and stipend - $5,000 to the faculty supervisor for equipment and supplies - Funds are paid directly to the institution, not individuals. - Selected fellows will also be invited to present at a BMS symposium in Spring 2027. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be doctoral students in the US entering their third or fourth year of graduate studies in organic chemistry as of Fall 2026. - Students must be enrolled for the full 2026–2027 academic year. - Research focus must be in synthetic organic chemistry, including methodology, natural products, computational synthesis, or chemical biology tool development. - Applicants should demonstrate high academic achievement, research accomplishments, innovation, leadership, and STEM outreach. - No more than two nominations per chemistry department. - Students with full fellowship funding for the 2026–2027 academic year (e.g., NSF Fellowship) are ineligible. - Applications must be submitted by the institution. --- ## Application Process - Submit proposals online via the [BMS Corporate Giving portal](https://www.bms.com/about-us/responsibility/corporate-giving/how-to-apply-for-corporate-giving.html). - Select “Letter of Request” and then “Consolidated Letter of Request” and reference RFP-26-RD-101. - Required materials: - Recommendation letter from advisor or department chair - Current curriculum vitae - 2–3 page summary of current and future research (PDF format) - Institutions should submit the application; funds will be awarded to the institution. - Selection decisions are expected by early August 2026. --- ## Additional Information - No application deadline extensions will be granted. - Only direct project costs are eligible; indirect/administrative costs are generally not funded unless directly related to the project. - Personnel salary may be covered if directly related to the project (excluding fringe benefits and certain professional salaries). - Clinical research is not in scope for this RFP. - Multiple proposals may be submitted by an institution if they address different unmet needs. - For FAQs and budget template, see [RFP FAQ PDF](https://www.bms.com/assets/bms/us/en-us/pdf/RFP-FAQ.pdf) and [budget template](https://www.bms.com/assets/bms/us/english-documents/budget-template.xlsx). --- ## External Links - [RFP Details and Application Instructions](https://www.bms.com/about-us/responsibility/corporate-giving/current-funding-opportunities/request-for-proposals-education.html#rfp-26-rd-101) - [Full RFP Document (PDF)](https://www.bms.com/assets/bms/us/en-us/pdf/RFP-26-RD-101.pdf) - [Corporate Giving Portal & Application](https://www.bms.com/about-us/responsibility/corporate-giving/how-to-apply-for-corporate-giving.html) - [RFP FAQ (PDF)](https://www.bms.com/assets/bms/us/en-us/pdf/RFP-FAQ.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|------------------------------|------------------| | Doug Miller (BMS Corporate Giving) | douglas.miller1@bms.com | +1 800-831-9008 | For general inquiries, visit the [BMS Corporate Giving contact page](https://www.bms.com/about-us/responsibility/corporate-giving).

RFP-26-RD-101

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