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ARCS Scholar Awards Allow PhD scholars to focus on their research

The average PhD student graduates with $125,000 in debt. ARCS Awards help reduce the debt load and encourage top scholars to focus their important research.

Paige Nielsen - Biomedical Engineering Phd Candidate

My research focuses on maternal mortality by researching changes in blood flow to the placenta and fetus.. I want to give my utmost gratitude to the donors. This award has helped me so much. It means so much to me that so many of you care about science so deeply. I appreciate it!

Daniel Mendez - Neuroscience phd Candidate

My research focuses on iron deficiency in the developing brain. Despite my passion, many times I have thought about quitting the PhD program due to the financial strain on my family . The ARCS award has been a blessing to me and my family. I really appreciate that it allows me to continue my work and focus on my research.

Seraphina Yong - Computer Science PhD Candidate

My research focuses on using virtual reality to improve social connections among people. Thanks to my ARCS Award I've been able to concentrate on my research more without having to worry about things like paying rent. It's going to help me out a lot! Thanks!

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ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) Foundation, Inc. offers our donors the opportunity to change the world. ARCS Awards are unrestricted. These funds enable our scholars to conduct cutting-edge research, which has the potential to solve the challenges of today.

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Support of our scholars is an expression of our belief that each scholar holds the promise of a better future. Donate

ARCS Minnesota Scholar Award and Scientist of the Year Ceremony

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Monday, November 3, 2025 - 12:00

On November 3, 2025 the Minnesota Chapter of ARCS honored six exceptional graduate scholars at the University of Minnesota and our 2025 Scientist of the Year, Dr. Brenda Ogle. celebrating their incredible achievements and recognized their potential to change the world through science and innovation.

During the social hour, round table...

David Bernlohr PhD, Scientist of the Year 2024

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Thursday, September 21, 2023 - 12:00

Dr. Bernlohr is the Distinguished McKnight Professor and Head of the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics (BMBB). He also holds the Cargill Chair in Systems Biology of Human Metabolism, serves as a precept for in the Combined MD/PhD Training Program for Medical Scientists, and is part of the graduate...

Fathima Mohammed

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Saturday, July 1, 2023 - 12:00

Fathima is an MD/PhD candidate at the University of Minnesota enrolled in the Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology graduate program.

She earned her B.S. in Biology and B.A in English from Hamline University. She is currently working in the laboratory of Dr. Bruce Blazar studying chronic graft versus host disease. Chronic...