IAS Graduate Fellowship Program

The Institute for Accessible Science (IAS) was established at Purdue University through an NIH Director’s Pathfinder Award in 2010 with a mission to promote the inclusion and retention of persons with physical disabilities in biomedical science careers through practical laboratory experiences, assistive technology development, student and educator support services and research.

The IAS Graduate Fellowship is an award to enhance the inclusiveness of the graduate student body through the recruitment of students with disabilities as a result of their unique background, views and experiences. The fellowship will be awarded to a student with a medically documented mobility or visual impairment interested in pursuing a career in biomedical research. This award is intended to provide seed funds for the student as he/she begins their graduate career. The package includes an annual stipend and will also cover the student’s tuition and most associated fees. The chosen candidates must have an admit date of Fall 2012.

Students do not apply directly to the IAS for fellowship consideration, but must apply for admission to The Graduate School at Purdue University and complete the diversity essay. Select graduate programs (those within the biomedical science arena) will forward student nominees, who meet the eligibility criteria, electronically to the Institute for Accessible Science.

Recipients of the IAS Fellowship must be permanent residents of the United States of America and have graduated from an accredited post secondary institution with a Bachelors’ Degree. The student must have an admit date of Fall 2012. Most importantly, the student must have a medically documented mobility or visual impairment limiting one or more major life activities.

Preference will be given to incoming graduate students or those within the first two years of Graduate School. Candidates must be accepted as a full-time graduate student in any Purdue School or College pursuing a Ph.D. in a field related to biomedical science.

To review all the details, terms and conditions, etcetera of the fellowship click here!

To apply, visit The Graduate School website, investigate the diverse and exciting research opportunities that await you at Purdue University, complete and submit the online application for admission to The Graduate School including the diversity essay.

Lastly, we would appreciate knowing of your interest in applying for this fellowship so please contact us directly either through the email address below or by phone. We will begin making decisions early in the spring and will continue until both awards have been given.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by March 1, 2011

Be sure to mention SACNAS when applying to this opportunity!