Students
Are you a student looking to come back to the MBL? If so, explore the opportunities below for more information.
Post-Course Research
The MBL provides funding for post-course research for students completing an Advanced Research Training Course. Post-course research opportunities vary on the course. More information on each course and those that provide post-course research can be found on the Advanced Research Training Course webpage.
Participate in a research workshop or conference
The MBL provides a variety of small hands-on training workshops in areas such as light-sheet fluorescence Microscopy, Aquatic Models of Human Disease, and Gene Editing.
Apply for MBL’s Postbaccalaureate Program
Empowering New Graduates to Access Graduate Education in Biology, or ENGAGE Bio, is a post baccalaureate program that supports training of recent STEM graduates in the biological sciences. It provides a mentored research experience related to ecosystems science, regenerative biology, microbiology, neuroscience, and optical physics/imaging.
Apply for MBL/University of Chicago Graduate Program
The MBL/UChicago PhD Graduate Program is a newly established joint program between the MBL and the University of Chicago leveraging the unique partnership between the two institutions.
Apply for an MBL Fellowship or Internship
Students can build their professional experiences, skills, and knowledge through a variety of field- and laboratory-based research internship opportunities.
Apply for employment at the MBL
Individuals interested in academic or administrative employment opportunities at the MBL.
Register for an Undergraduate Course
Learn about MBL’s undergraduate course opportunities including its Semester in Environmental Science, Semester in Biological Discovery, and its University of Chicago Undergraduate Courses.
Faculty and Researchers
Are you a course faculty member or visiting researcher looking to come back to the MBL?
Collaborate with MBL resident faculty
View our directory of resident researchers to explore areas of collaboration.
Apply for a Visiting Research Fellowships
MBL has several funding opportunities for those who wish to do research at the MBL either collaboratively or individually year-round through the rental of lab space. Opportunities include Whitman Center Fellowships and Grass Foundation Fellowships.
Rent Year-Round Lab Space
The MBL rents lab space with the inclusion of select general equipment and resources year-round. Additional research services including specialized microscopy equipment, marine research animals and maintenance support are provided at an additional cost. Additionally, the MBL provides Office of Sponsored Program support for visiting researchers interested in submitting a grant through the MBL. Contact MBL’s Director of Research, Anne Sylvester at asylvester@mbl.edu for more information on year-round rental of MBL lab space.
Participate in a research workshop or conference
The MBL provides a variety of small hands-on training workshops in areas such as light-sheet fluorescence Microscopy, Aquatic Models of Human Disease, and Gene Editing.
Apply for employment at the MBL
Individuals interested in academic or administrative employment opportunities at the MBL.