Beckman Scholars Program Grant

Beckman Scholars Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
Amount: Approximately US $26,000
Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Summary

The Beckman Scholars Program offers a 15-month mentored research experience for outstanding undergraduate students in chemistry and biological sciences. Each participating institution can submit one application, with awards totaling $21,000 per student and $5,000 per mentor. The program emphasizes justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds. For more details, refer to the FAQs on the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation's website.

Overview

NOTE: The Beckman Scholars Program is a limited-submission, invitation-only program. If you would like to supply information for consideration, submit a request letter (2 pages max., on institution letterhead, pdf attachment) via email to the foundation discussing the institution’s qualifications related to the factors outlined. Program Overview The Beckman Scholars Program is a 15-month mentored research experience for exceptional undergraduate students in chemistry, biological sciences, or interdisciplinary combinations thereof. The 2026 Beckman Scholars Program application will be an Open Call for any institution that meets the eligibility criteria. Award Institutional award spans three years.Six Student/Mentor pairs per Institution.Receive $21,000 per Student/$5,000 per Mentor. Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy At the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, we acknowledge, appreciate and support the fundamental roles that justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) have in scientific progress and innovation. We seek applicants from all backgrounds in our programs and strive to ensure a fair and equitable process for selection of awardees, recognizing that excellent science is not the exclusive endeavor of one group of people, but of all. Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must have a Science Department.Each institution may only submit one application for consideration for an award.If there are multiple campuses please submit a separate application for each campus applying.Must be a 501(c)(3), or similarly qualifying, non-profit organization.Accredited four-year college or university.

Ineligibility

Service academies and government laboratories, such as NIH or federally funded national laboratories, are not eligible institutions.The Beckman Scholars Program does not issue awards directly to individuals; it is an institutional award program. Awardees in Year 1 and 2 may not submit a new application, only those in Year 3