REQUIRED CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS

• Scholars must be full-time students and remain in good academic standing, intending to pursue an advanced science degree or other scientific pursuits.

• Beckman Scholars must be citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients of the United States or its possessions.

• Scholars will pursue their independent research project under the auspices of an approved full-time faculty Mentor, as identified in the application.

• Must commit to the full 15-month continuous research program from May 2024 through August 2025

  • 10-weeks during summer 2024 and summer 2025 at 40-hours per week

  • 10-hours per week during fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters

  • Attend the Beckman Scholars Annual Conference in August 2024 and present in August 2025

TIMELINE

• November 13, 2024: Beckman Info Session at 5 p.m. via Zoom (Register here)

• November 15, 2024: Application opens

• February 1, 2025: Application deadline at 12:00 p.m. EST

• March 25, 2025: Beckman Finalists notified

• April 10, 2025: Beckman Scholars announced

• May 2025: The Beckman Scholars Program begins

• July 8, 2025: Scholar Midsummer report due

• August 2025: Annual Beckman Symposium

• August 31, 2025: Summer Research Symposium

• April 2026: Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars