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Department of Plant and Microbial Biology 
Microbiology Graduate Programs

Research Awards

Learn about the research awards offered by the Microbiology Graduate Program.

Dr. Leo W. Parks Lectureship in Microbial Physiology

The Dr. Leo W. Parks Lectureship in Microbial Physiology Endowment supports student research awards. Students present their funded research results as part of the Lectureship events. Undergraduate and Graduate students are invited to apply.  A one-time award of up to $1000 will be awarded to select candidates who apply. Six awards will be made in 2026.

In order to be considered, (1) you must have a research mentor, (2) you must complete the following application and upload the required documents, and (3) you must be an undergraduate or graduate student with interest in Microbiology and currently enrolled at NC State.

Research awardees will be notified by April 20, 2026.  Research must be conducted on a topic in microbiology during the Summer or Fall semester 2026.

Applications are due April 1, 2026

Learn more about Leo W. Parks. 

For questions, contact Dr. Alice Lee (amlee3@ncsu.edu) or Yvette Wittenborn (ycwitten@ncsu.edu).