
Minority fellows program
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The yearlong Minority Fellows
Program pairs graduate
students, post-doctoral researchers and faculty from underserved
populations at colleges and universities with
industry Mentors.
All applicants must be graduate students through early career scientist status. No undergraduate or community college applications will be considered for 2008.
Fellows are introduced to the biotechnology industry during the Biotechnology Institute's Conference on Biotechnology Education, where
Mentors and Fellows attend sessions on new
and emerging technologies, mentoring, scientific
content updates, and field visits to local
industry and research facilities. All Fellows
attend the BIO Annual International Convention.
The program continues with a year of mentoring.
Benefits of the Minority Fellows Program:
- Learn about the dynamic and multi-faceted biotechnology industry
- Build a lasting relationship with an industry mentor
- Discover new areas in which to apply an advanced science degree
- Network and make valuable business connections and develop relationships with other Fellows and Mentors
- Narrow down career foci and establish goals
- Develop job search skills such as how to enhance a vita, refine interpersonal skills and conduct informational and job interviews.
Recipients of these fellowships receive:
- One-year of mentoring from a biotechnology industry mentor
- Admission to the two-day Fellows Training Program
- Full convention access to the 2008 Biotechnology Industry Organization International Convention
- Field trips to local biotechnology companies
- Five nights lodging, local transportation and meals
- Round-trip travel to San Diego, CA
- Admission to the Biotechnology Awards Banquet
- One year of individual membership to the Biotechnology Institute.
The application deadline for the 2008 Minority Fellows Program has been extended to March 1, 2008. Please print and fax the application.
For more information, contact the Institute at fellows@biotechinstitute.org.
Major Sponsors

Lead Sponsors


The 2007 class of Fellows
2007 Fellows Roster
2007 Mentors Roster
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a Fellow
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a Mentor
Mentors
Under the direction
of the Biotechnology Institute, each Fellow is matched with
an industry mentor and
given the opportunity to develop a relationship over the
course of a year.
Companies that have provided mentors are Amgen, Alpha-Genics, Inc., Biodimenions, Digene, Endogeny BIO, Exelixis, Genentech, Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., IP Gene, and Syngenta Seed.
The 2007 Mentors
See photo highlights of the 2007 Minority Fellows Program!
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