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 As an educational and research-driven unit under the Office of Vice President for Research (OVPR), the Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing (CBB) offers robust opportunities for both students and faculty seeking to advance their expertise in biocatalytic sciences, biotechnology and biomanufacturing.  

Our CBB and NIH-funded fellowship programs are strategically designed to train the next generation of biotechnology professionals. These competitive programs combine hands-on research, technical training, and a critical industry internship. These internships are designed to help students transition into full-time positions across the biotech sector.  

Fellowship
Our Fellows

For Students

Iowa Biotech Training Fellowship

The CBB provides fellowship awards to support predoctoral students conduct their research works leading to their dissertations. 

Two types of fellowship are available: CBB Fellowship and NIH Fellowship, both are awarded for a maximum of two years. Coursework, internship, and other requirements are similar between the two fellowship programs. 

The CBB Executive Committee is responsible for reviewing the fellowship applications. Priority is given to 1st & 2nd year students. 

To be eligible for a fellowship, a student must first be admitted to an associated Ph.D. program at The University of Iowa.

For Faculty

Seed Grant Program and a CBB Faculty Trainer Program

Our Seed Grant Program is designed to encourage innovative & interdisciplinary research in the Biocatalytic Sciences. Due to limited funding, this Seed Grant Program might not be available every year. An announcement will be made when this program is available. Applicants must be either current tenured or tenure-track faculty of the CBB or of The University of Iowa with an interest in joining the CBB. 

Faculty members are encouraged to apply for membership at the CBB as a faculty trainer. CBB faculty trainers are expected to attend the CBB Annual Conference and encourage their undergraduate & graduate students to participate in the poster competition. 

"Center of Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing was very generous to award to me a 2-year Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in biotechnology for my PhD at UIOWA. Furthermore, I had a great opportunity of visit CBB facility and learn about protein purification services for Phase 1 clinical trial and downstream purification and bioprocessing."