Biology Department

After Reed

Stafford Post Baccalaureate Research Fellowships

Each year, one to three Post Baccalaureate Research Fellows may be awarded based on both current progress on the thesis and the potential to further develop or complete this project given additional research time. On rare occasions this award may be related to progress on independent research related to a course other than thesis. The fellowship provides a stipend and monies for supplies and/or travel. The Fellowship duration is 10 weeks with the possibility to extend for an additional 10 weeks upon competitive application. 

Information about this fellowship can be obtained from your thesis advisor or faculty member of the Biology Department. Generally, the application process occurs three weeks before theses are due in the spring. Interested spring-fall thesis students should consult their thesis advisor.

The Application process for the Post-Baccalaureate Research fellowship is handled separately from the other summer undergraduate research fellowships in the department. Students who wish to apply should submit the intent to apply form here no later than March 6, 2024. A full application (see here for the application form) must then be submitted no later than April 3, 2024 at noon.

Biology Alumni

Search the alumni directory by major to find out what Reed Biology majors go on to do.

Center for Life Beyond Reed & Other Resources

Visit the Center for Life Beyond Reed for general information and resources on graduate and professional school and other career exploration, internship, and job search tools. Also, see the What Can I Do With My Major? page for top industries and graduate schools compiled from destination data of Reed Biology majors.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides background information about careers in biology as well as projections for future job growth.

Biospace.com, also provides a good database for jobs in the life sciences.