THE R&D SYSTEMS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM -

Twice a year, one student will receive a $1500 scholarship (or the equivalent in another currency), one in the fall and one in the spring. only for universities located in the US, Canada, and Europe.

SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR

R&D SYSTEMS

The parent firm of R&D Systems, Techne Corporation, declared on February 10, 2014, that it would start doing business as Bio-Techne. R&D Systems, BiosPacific, Tocris Biosciences, Boston Biochem, and Bionostics goods will all be marketed under the same label thanks to the adoption of Bio-Techne. Visit bio-techne.com for more details on Bio-Techne.

Hematology controllers and calibrators were initially produced by R&D Systems, a Minnesota-based manufacturer of biological goods, for use in hospitals and clinics. We released our first product, a platelet-rich plasma control, in 1977, and we were the second manufacturer to offer a whole blood control with platelets in the world in 1981. R&D Systems Hematological has persisted in creating numerous hematology controls over the years. These goods are still offered by our Clinical Controls Division.

We were the first firm in the world to commercially generate TGF-beta 1 when we introduced our initial research reagent in 1985, making us the industry pioneers. The extracellular signaling molecule TGF-beta 1 is generated by a variety of cell types. It plays a role in immune system operation, cell division, and cell proliferation. We isolated a number of additional cytokines from natural sources after the launching of this product and made them available to the research market. Cytokines are specialized proteins that mediate cell-to-cell communication, and they are of great interest to biomedical researchers. They perform a wide range of biological functions, including directing the immune response and controlling developmental processes. Additionally, cytokine activity that is out of control has been related to a variety of illnesses, including cancer, heart disease, and inflammatory conditions.

We established the Growth Factor (formerly known as Biotechnology) Division in 1985 with the intention of creating and distributing a broad spectrum of human cytokines through genetic engineering, encouraged by our success in the cytokine industry. In comparison to the extraction of these proteins from natural sources, recombinant DNA technology has a number of benefits, including lower production costs and potentially limitless supply. The Biotechnology Division started producing monoclonal and polyclonal anti-cytokine antibodies in 1989, and in 1990, we produced our first ELISA kit.

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP

R&D Systems is pleased to promote science education by offering scholarships to students pursuing degrees in science-related fields (Life Science, Medical Science, and Health Science).

RECIPIENTS

After the application deadline has passed, the beneficiary is contacted directly through email. View below for past R&D Systems scholarship awardees.

Within the weeks following the deadline, announcements are provided on this website. Direct emails announcing the choice will only be sent to the addressee.

Apply by completing the scholarship application form.

• Upload the necessary files as listed in the application form.

• Applicants must declare a major in a science-related subject (Life Science, Medical Science, Health Science)

• Available to all students with education above high school

• Only available to students attending colleges or universities in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

• At the time of application, enrolled or accepted for enrolment (baccalaureate, graduate, associate degree, or diploma).

DATE AND INFORMATION

• This application must be submitted by December 8, 2022, at noon MST.

• The announcement of the choice will only be sent directly to the recipient. The announcement can be found on this website for everyone else.

WHAT ACADEMIC FIELDS QUALIFY?

Most science-related majors are accepted (Life Science, Medical Science, Health Science – i.e. Nursing, Biology, Chemistry, Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Medical Engineering, etc.) The application form above includes a full list. * Electrical engineering, computer sciences, and similar majors are not eligible for this prize.

WHEN WILL THE SCHOLARSHIPS BE GIVEN OUT?

If chosen, the check will be delivered directly to the university mentioned on the application.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Scholarships will be given to support the university that the recipient listed on their application for the given semester.

2. By the deadline, R&D Systems must receive all applications via the form above.

3. Any student who is currently accepted into or enrolled in a school or college above the high school level is entitled to apply (Ph.D., baccalaureate, graduate, associate degree, or diploma).

4. Applicants must fully fill out the application form.

5. A committee will be used to choose the scholarship winners.

6. One week after the deadline, the winner will be notified by email and announced online.

7. Scholarships will be paid to the indicated university of the recipient. An ID number for a student must be provided.

8. By submitting this form, you consent to hear from distributors and R&D Systems, Tocris Bioscience, Novus Biologicals, and ProteinSimple brands of Bio-Techne. Never will a third party buy or utilize your information. For additional details, see our entire Privacy Policy.

9. Scholarships from Bio-Techne are in no way related to those from universities.

10. This award is not available to Bio-Techne employees or their families.