DojoGrants is a year-round life sciences research funding program for undergraduates. It financially enables U.S. and Canadian undergrads to pursue life sciences-relate research opportunities in U.S.-based labs and institutes. Students choose a research area and lab they’re excited about and DogoGrant aims to fund and accelerate careers in biotech and/or life science.
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Who can apply?
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Undergraduate students (currently enrolled, gap year, or co-op) intending to pursue a life sciences or biotech-related research internship/project hosted by a U.S.-based university or institute.
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Applicants must be U.S. and Canadian citizens and visa holders.
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It is not necessary for applicants to have prior research experience.
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Applicants should be able to regularly engage in in-person lab activity.
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There is a particular emphasis on undergraduates who face financial obstacles that prevent them from participating in research. Candidates will be asked in the application to demonstrate this financial need.
- By the time of application, candidates must also have sourced a research position at a university or institute and be prepared to share more about the proposed research project.
Award amounts are variable up to $8000 USD determined by the applicant’s requested amount, financial need, socioeconomic circumstance, duration and hours of research experience, and geographic location of the lab.
Research experiences must occur over the 2023-2024 academic year. Although the start date for the research project is flexible, the project itself should last for at least 6 months for part-time hours (~10-20 hours/week) or at least 4 months for full-time hours (~40 hours/week).
For a detailed overview of how to apply and our advice on finding a lab position, view the informational webinar recording on YouTube.
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Personal information, including:
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Year, university, and field of study
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Expected graduation date
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Demographic information
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An uploaded and signed Host Lab Authorization Form, agreed upon by the research supervisor of the lab that you intend to join. The purpose of this letter is to:
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Expand upon your project goals, expected roles and responsibilities, dates/time commitment of the research experience.
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Affirm that funding from DojoGrants will not conflict with institutional policies or a student’s ability to receive course credit.
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Note: As an acknowledgement of the obstacles that underrepresented students in STEM face when pursuing research opportunities, this prerequisite will be waived for students identifying in underrepresented or disadvantaged groups. Candidates are still welcome to apply and can have until July 31st to successfully obtain and submit a host lab authorization form.
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An uploaded PDF of completed written response questions.
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An outline of requested funding amount and details of your financial circumstance.
Preview all of the application questions here!