Promega Scholarship for International WiCOR Graduate Research
Provided through a grant from the Promega Corporation, this scholarship generously supports graduate students who are members of the Wisconsin Center for Origins Research (WiCOR) to undertake a summer research project at an international university, institute, or research facility that will enhance or expand the student’s thesis work. Graduate students who have completed their coursework and work in any WiCOR research field are eligible.
See full details on the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH):
https://wisc.academicworks.com/opportunities/106709
Frequently Asked Questions
Applications will be available to WiCOR graduate student members through the WiSH platform. Interested graduate students should complete the interest form emailed by the WiCOR Admin to gain access to the application.
There is one scholarship to award for Summer 2027.
Yes, you are encouraged to talk to your advisor about this proposal to ensure the proposed work will align with your overall thesis work.
Yes, your proposal will be stronger if you have had preliminary discussions with your potential host.
No, graduate students who “work in any WiCOR research field are eligible” and the final candidate will be selected by a committee of WiCOR Faculty.
No, but applicants need to have completed their coursework.
See the Supplemental Questions portion on WiSH:
Talk with your advisor about budgets for things like summer salary, tuition, material costs, etc.
Find more about anticipated travels costs in the “Estimated Additional Expenses” section on this page: https://my.studyabroad.wisc.edu/CostSheet/Index/17910
If your question is not answered here, please email us at wicor@wisc.edu.