Funding
Tuition and Fees
All IQ Biology students receive a full-tuition grant and 12-month stipend for their first year in the certificate. After the first year, students are funded by their chosen home department.
Travel Awards
The IQ Biology Program allows each student to apply for up to $1,000 in travel funds to attend an interdisciplinary meeting or research experience. Currently enrolled IQ Biology students in Year 2+ are eligible to apply. Students can receive these funds only once during their time at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ.
These funds are intended to facilitate opportunities to pursue interdisciplinary experiences at conferences, workshops, and research collaborations.Ìý
Email IQbiology@colorado.edu for more details.Ìý
IQ Biology Leadership Award
The IQ Biology Leadership Award was established by Mitch and Dawn Gold. The $5,000 annual scholarships are offered to a student who has an interest in pursuing a career in the biotechnology industry. Preference is given to a student who also is willing to provide leadership for the BioFrontiers Biotechnology Opportunity Seminar Series (BOSS) and the CU Biotechnology Club. Mitch Gold serves as the managing partner of Alpine BioVentures, a healthcare-focused hedge/venture fund. A Chicago native, he graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin and Rush University Medical School. He was a urology resident at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dawn serves as a member of the board of directors, Jewish Family Service of Seattle.