Promega Corporation
11/11/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/11/2026 06:18
Promega and BTC Institute Award 2026 D.O.O.R.S. Scholarships to 10 Undergraduate Students
Students will receive $5,000 scholarship, mentorship from industry professional and invitation to Promega campus
Madison, WI USA. (November 11, 2026)
Promega Corporation and the Biopharmaceutical Technology Center Institute (BTC Institute) have awarded scholarships to ten undergraduate students pursuing degrees in life sciences. The 2026 recipients represent 10 colleges and universities across 6 US states and Canada.
The Development Of Our Research Scientists (D.O.O.R.S.) Scholarship provides students with a $5,000 scholarship paid to their enrolled institution. Each student is paired with a scientist from the biotech industry for a year of mentorship and career development, then is invited to present their research and meet with industry scientists at the Promega campus in Madison, WI.
The 2026 D.O.O.R.S. Scholars are:
- Siya Anand, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Academic Sponsor: Nathaniel Hathaway)
- Djina Awungnjia, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Academic Sponsor: Fernando Vonhoff)
- Lana Cerbin Eckhoff, University of Michigan (Academic Sponsor: Jessica Anand)
- Mahesh Ghimire, Texas State University (Academic Sponsor: Tania Betancourt)
- Makayla Green, Bowie State University (Academic Sponsor: Supriyo Ray)
- Kamryn Higa, Loyola Marymount University (Academic Sponsor: Katie Mouzakis)
- Kathy Lai, California State University, Fullerton (Academic Sponsor: Kenneth Childers)
- Sophie Maxwell, Mesa Community College (Academic Sponsor: Francesca De Martini)
- Keerat Sangha, Simon Fraser University (Academic Sponsor: Dustin King)
- Suhani Bam Thakuri, Central Michigan University (Academic Sponsor: Benjamin Swarts)
To apply, students provided a summary of their contribution to a biomedical research project along with a recommendation from a professor, instructor or lab administrator at their college or university. D.O.O.R.S. Scholars agree to partner with Promega to share information on their research and collaborate on projects such as scientific posters, white papers, webinars, blog posts or other opportunities.
The D.O.O.R.S. program was founded in 2020 and aims to foster access to development opportunities for undergraduate students that display exceptional aptitude for research. Former scholars have gone on to graduate programs, medical school and careers across the biotechnology industry.
Learn more about the D.O.O.R.S. Scholarship at www.promega.com/DOORS
About Promega Corporation
Promega Corporation is a leader in providing innovative solutions and technical support to the life sciences industry. The company's portfolio of over 4,000 products supports a range of life science work across areas such as cell biology; DNA, RNA and protein analysis; drug development; human identification and molecular diagnostics. These tools and technologies have grown in their application over the last 45 years and are used today by scientists and technicians in labs for academic and government research, forensics, pharmaceuticals, clinical diagnostics and agricultural and environmental testing. Promega is headquartered in Madison, WI, USA with branches in 16 countries and over 50 global distributors.
Learn more about the D.O.O.R.S. Scholarship.
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