The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory has since its founding been a Center of summer research by a world-wide cadre of visiting scientists and students. The tradition of summer research continues today with scientists representing over dozens of institutions in the United States, Europe, and South America conducting studies in comparative physiology, toxicology, and marine functional genomic studies. In addition to the Principal Investigators, MDIBL is a summer home to students, technicians, and research associates. Student programs focus on long term summer residential research experiences which place students in the laboratory of one of our senior mentor/investigators.

Research space is also available year-round for investigators on sabbatical. More information is available below.

New Investigator Awards

New Investigator Awards are available for scientists at all stages of their career who wish to utilize research resources at MDIBL between May 1 and October 31. Awards can be used to defray the cost of lab space, housing, equipment fees and other costs depending on individual needs. Average awards are between $4,000 and $12,000. Larger awards from the Salisbury Cove Research Fund (Thomas H. Maren Foundation) may be available depending on need and potential long term commitment to the Laboratory.

Faculty Sabbaticals

More information coming soon.

NIEHS Center for Comparative Toxicology Pilot Projects

The Pilot Project Program provides support for investigators who are interested in pursuing a new project related to environmental toxicology in one or more of the Center’s Research Cores. The purpose of these Pilot grants is to obtain preliminary data to facilitate new grant submissions. Grants are awarded competitively and successful applicants receive up to $10,000/season. Preference is given to investigators who are new to the Center and to junior faculty who are not yet independently funded. Pilot recipients are encouraged to interact and where appropriate collaborate with existing Center members. Application procedures for CCT Pilot Projects are the same as procedures for the New Investigator Awards (see above). Please in the research summary that you are applying for a CCT Pilot Project. CCT Pilot Project applicants should use NIA application forms and documentation.

Undergradute Student Fellowships

Undergraduate student fellowships are available for undergradutes enrolled at any US college or university. Two programs are available. The Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) is a well-known National Science Foundation research program in place at MDIBL since 1994. Any undergraduate may apply. The Maine Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (Maine BRIN) sponsors undergradute research programs for students attending one of the following Maine colleges: Bates, Bowdoin, Colby, College of the Atlantic, University of Maine. Undergraduate support is also available from the American Heart Association and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Approximately 25 undergraduate student fellowships are awarded each year.

Gradute Student Fellowships

A limited number of graduate student fellowships are available for students pursuing graduate or doctoral studies. In addition to other requirements, graduate studets must be recommended by an MDIBL investigator.

High School Fellowships

High school students have a special place at MDIBL. Like undergradutes, high school students are awarded long-term research fellowships to work in the laboratory of an MDIBL investigator. Unlike undergraduates, high school students have two mentors; one, their primary mentor in the laboratory; two, an MDIBL investigator who is always available outside of the lab to answer questions and provide assistance. Most full fellowships awarded to Maine high school students. Support for students outside the State of Maine may be avaiable on a limited basis.

Contacts

New Investigator Awards, Sabbaticals, Pilot Projects:
John N. Forrest, Jr., M.D., Scientific Director
john.forrest@yale.edu
203-785-6633

Charles Wray, Ph.D., Associate Administrative Director
cwray@mdibl.org
207-288-3605

Student Fellowships:
Michael McKernan, Director of Education and Conferences
mmckernan@mdibl.org
207-288-3605