School of Molecular & Cellular Biology Enhancement Fund
This fund provides support for a variety of initiatives, including, but not limited to the following:
- The Biology, Experience, Scholarship, and Training (BEST) scholarship program was created to attract exceptionally talented students to our undergraduate biology program. BEST recipients receive a $5,000 merit-based scholarship during their first year, plus mentorship from the school directors.
- Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURFs) support students who conduct research in faculty labs. MCB is dedicated to increasing the participation of underrepresented populations in research and actively encourages applications from these groups.
- The Professional Mentoring Program provides opportunities for students to connect, one-on-one, with alumni and professionals practicing in the field.
- Graduate fellowships support students in the Departments of Biochemistry, Cell & Developmental Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular & Integrative Physiology.
- Classroom renovations create new active learning classrooms, improve instruction, and enhance student experience.
Additional Funds
Biochemistry Annual Fund
Donations made to this fund are used by the department for short and long-term programs to enrich student education, training, research, and career development.
Cell & Developmental Biology Annual Fund
Provides funds to be used by the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology for short- and long-term programs to enrich student education, training, research, and career development.
Microbiology Annual Fund
Donations made to this fund are used by the department for short and long-term programs to enrich student education, training, research, and career development.
Molecular and Integrative Physiology Annual Fund
Donations made to this fund are used by the department for short and long-term programs to enrich student education, training, research, and career development.
Tunji Toogun Memorial Graduate Fellowship Fund in Cell and Developmental Biology
This fund was created to honor Tunji Toogun, a Cell and Developmental Biology PhD student who passed away in 2007. Information about recipients and more information about Tunji Toogun is available on CDB's website.
Matching gifts
Many companies will match, even double or triple your gift to MCB. See if your company has a matching gift program.
Contribute by mail
Checks should be made to "University of Illinois Foundation" and should have the fund name and the purpose or designation of your gift noted in the memo section of the check. Mail to:
University of Illinois Foundation
P.O. Box 734500
Chicago, IL 60673-4500
For the security of your gift, please do not send cash. For other payment options, visit the University of Illinois Foundation.
Opportunities for major gifts & estate gifts
When you give to the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology and its outstanding departments, you make an impact on the future of our students and faculty. We are grateful to so many of you who continue to generously invest in us and ensure our excellence in teaching, learning, research, and outreach.
If you are interested in discussing major gifts or estate giving opportunities, please contact Chief Advancement Officer for the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Deanna Wisthuff, who can be reached at deannaw2@illinois.edu.