The Department of Biology at Winthrop University is privileged to offer two endowed funds that provide financial support for student research:
Luckett Davis Biology Endowment
Established to support undergraduate and graduate research activities, including travel
and other scholarly endeavors.
Jim and Karen Johnston Endowment
Created to assist Biology students—both undergraduate and graduate—who are actively
engaged in academic research.
These awards are available to students conducting biological research and may be used to cover expenses such as research materials, travel to scientific conferences, and other project-related costs. Interested students are encouraged to apply for funding to advance their research efforts.
Undergraduate students in the Department of Biology have the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience by working alongside faculty during paid summer research internships. These internships are funded through the South Carolina IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence SC INBRE III grant.
Through these experiences, students actively participate in faculty-led research projects, develop technical and analytical skills, and explore potential career paths in the biological sciences. These internships often serve as a valuable foundation for future academic and professional opportunities.
The Janice Chastain Houk Prize recognizes the most outstanding independent undergraduate research projects conducted by Biology majors at Winthrop University. Established in 2007 by Dr. Richard Houk, Emeritus Professor of Biology, and his sons, the award honors the life and memory of Janice Chastain Houk. Each spring, the department awards first and second place prizes to students who present the best research projects at the Biology Department Poster Symposium.
Eligibility & Criteria
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