Fermentation Science & Renewable Bioenergy Research Fellowship

Interdisciplinary fellowship conducting research on yeast metabolic engineering, anaerobic digestion biogas optimization, and novel bio-based chemical synthons.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled graduate or upper-division student in fermentation science, chemistry, microbiology, or engineering with 3.2+ GPA
English language proficiency: TOEFL 80+
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Fermentation research project abstract
Recommendation letters: Two faculty letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $5,000 summer research stipend and pilot fermentation facility operational access
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: Endowed by the SIU Fermentation Science Institute

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Southern Illinois University Carbondale documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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