Deadline & Details Deadline for submissions: Monday, March 16, 2026 Please refer back to the biotech website for additional information and criteria for the application. Undergraduate Form Required I am a undergradatue student If you are a graduate student, please fill out the graduate 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 Major (Primary) 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 Sophomore Junior Senior If you are a current senior applying for graduate school, you do not qualify. However, if you are a current senior entering a fifth year, you can apply. Number of Credit Hours Completed Toward Degree Required Number of Credit Hours in Progress Required *Hours completed plus those in progress must be greater than 54 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.) Resume Official or Unofficial Transcript Undergrads submit transcripts form all universities attended 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. 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