Deadline & Details Deadline for submissions: Monday, March 16, 2026 Please refer back to the biotech website for additional information and criteria for the application. Graduate Form Required I am a graduate student If you are an undergraduate student, please fill out the undergraduate form. Full Name Required First Required Last Required UNL Email Address Required Please use your UNL email address. example: (herbie@huskers.unl.edu) NUID Required Department Required Please choose the department that best aligns with your declared major. The selected department will review your application. If you are unsure what department to select, please reach out to Biotechnology. - Select -Agronomy and HorticultureAnimal ScienceBiochemistryChemistryComplex Biosystems PhD ProgramEntomologyNutrition & Health SciencesFood Science and TechnologyMicrobiology UG ProgramPlant PathologySchool of Biological SciencesSchool of Natural Resource SciencesSchool of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Your Advisor/Mentor/PI Name(s) Required Please provide the name(s) that you deem applicable. What is your current academic status for the 2025-2026 academic year? Required Selection is based on your current academic standing as a graduate student at UNL. If you are a current undergraduate senior going into your first year of graduate school, you do not qualify. Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6+ Cumulative GPA Required Must be 3.5 or greater to be eligible. Expected Date of Graduation Required Expected Date of Graduation : Month Required MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Expected Date of Graduation : Year Required Year20272028202920302031203220332034203520362037 Required Supporting Materials: Statement of Career Intentions (200-300 word essay on your career aspirations as they relate to the scientific, technological, and/or business aspects of biotechnology or life sciences. Sign and date your essay.) One Letter of Reference** Resume (Do NOT include in press, submitted, or in review as part of publication list. Only list published papers.) Official or Unofficial Transcripts Graduates are allowed to submit only UNL grad transcripts Info on UNL transcripts: https://registrar.unl.edu/student/transcripts/ Upload Required Files Required Please attach the required supporting documents as PDFs, labeled in the format: LastName_FirstName_DocumentTitle. Unlimited number of files can be uploaded to this field.20 MB limit.Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx. **Letter of Reference Confirmation Required By checking the box, I understand that the letter of reference can be emailed directly from the referee to the Biotech Admin, Kaitlin Bachle (kbachle2@unl.edu), for upload to my application. This ensures the letter remains confidential. I also understand that it is my (the applicant's) responsibility to let the referee know where to send the letter and that it is emailed no later than the application deadline date. I understand Referee's Name Required Please provide a name for tracking purposes. All letters must be received by the deadline. Confirmation of Application Recipients of the award will be selected based on their academic performance and potential for accomplishments in their specific field. Applications will be reviewed by their major department and then by the Biotechnology team. Awardees will be notified via email before the current spring semester ends. **Incomplete applications, or those graduating before May 2027, will not be considered** Confirmation of application information Required By checking the box, I acknowledge that I have completed this application myself and that all information provided is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I confirm the information is accurate. Type your full name to function as your electronic signature on the application form. Required Leave this field blank