Scholarship Award
$1,000 for an outstanding student.
Eligibility
The Creative Biolabs scholarship is open on a global basis. To be eligible to receive a scholarship, you must meet the following requirements:
- Enrolled as a freshman, undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. student at an accredited college or university.
- Major in a science-related field such as Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Molecular Biology.
- Earn a cumulative average grade of a B (3.0 GPA).
Selection Criteria
Creative Biolabs Selection Committee will review each application fairly and carefully in accordance with the following criteria:
- Academic ability: In addition to GPA, we also take your detailed learning plan into account.
- Leadership: Ability to organize and positively influence others inside and outside of school.
- Social concerns: Purposeful and meaningful participation in volunteer activities, community service, or other public service activities.
How to Apply
To apply for the scholarship, applicants are required to download and fill out the scholarship application form and the recommendation letter. Then applicants should email the following documents to marketing@creative-biolabs.com with the subject "2026 Creative Biolabs Scholarship Application-Full Name".
Any omissions will lead to an invalid application.
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Completed application form.
2026 Creative Biolabs Scholarship Application
- Copy of the current transcript (official or unofficial).
- Recommendation letter, either from a teacher, school counselor, or community leader.
- A written essay of 800–1,000 words or a PowerPoint of 10–12 pages with detailed lecture notes, which should be totally original and grammatically correct. You must select one topic from the list below:
Topics for your essay or PowerPoint:
Disease Models and Biomarker Discovery for Drug Development ▼
Outline:
- Introduction
Briefly introduce the key concept of the topic and its significance in drug development.
- Preclinical Bottlenecks
Identify key challenges in preclinical stages and their impact on drug development.
- Innovative Approaches
Explore recent advancements or innovations that address preclinical challenges and improve drug discovery.
- Impact on Drug Development
Discuss how these innovations could accelerate or enhance the drug development process.
- Original Insight
Propose a novel idea or perspective that could push the boundaries of the topic and contribute to drug development.
Any better ideas than the three aspects mentioned above are welcome in your essay.
Antibody and Protein Engineering for Therapeutic Discovery ▼
Outline:
- Introduction
Briefly introduce the key concept of the topic and its significance in drug development.
- Preclinical Bottlenecks
Identify key challenges in preclinical stages and their impact on drug development.
- Innovative Approaches
Explore recent advancements or innovations that address preclinical challenges and improve drug discovery.
- Impact on Drug Development
Discuss how these innovations could accelerate or enhance the drug development process.
- Original Insight
Propose a novel idea or perspective that could push the boundaries of the topic and contribute to drug development.
Any better ideas than the three aspects mentioned above are welcome in your essay.
Advanced Drug Delivery Technologies for Preclinical Development ▼
Outline:
- Introduction
Briefly introduce the key concept of the topic and its significance in drug development.
- Preclinical Bottlenecks
Identify key challenges in preclinical stages and their impact on drug development.
- Innovative Approaches
Explore recent advancements or innovations that address preclinical challenges and improve drug discovery.
- Impact on Drug Development
Discuss how these innovations could accelerate or enhance the drug development process.
- Original Insight
Propose a novel idea or perspective that could push the boundaries of the topic and contribute to drug development.
Any better ideas than the three aspects mentioned above are welcome in your essay.
Cell-Based Platforms for Drug Screening and Functional Evaluation ▼
Outline:
- Introduction
Briefly introduce the key concept of the topic and its significance in drug development.
- Preclinical Bottlenecks
Identify key challenges in preclinical stages and their impact on drug development.
- Innovative Approaches
Explore recent advancements or innovations that address preclinical challenges and improve drug discovery.
- Impact on Drug Development
Discuss how these innovations could accelerate or enhance the drug development process.
- Original Insight
Propose a novel idea or perspective that could push the boundaries of the topic and contribute to drug development.
Any better ideas than the three aspects mentioned above are welcome in your essay.
Targeted Protein Degradation and Next-Generation Modalities ▼
Outline:
- Introduction
Briefly introduce the key concept of the topic and its significance in drug development.
- Preclinical Bottlenecks
Identify key challenges in preclinical stages and their impact on drug development.
- Innovative Approaches
Explore recent advancements or innovations that address preclinical challenges and improve drug discovery.
- Impact on Drug Development
Discuss how these innovations could accelerate or enhance the drug development process.
- Original Insight
Propose a novel idea or perspective that could push the boundaries of the topic and contribute to drug development.
Any better ideas than the three aspects mentioned above are welcome in your essay.
Application Deadline & Announcement
- The submission will close on September 30, 2026.
- The winner will be announced on October 15, 2026.