Life Sciences Office of Research Development
Contact us at: lsresearchdevelopment@byu.edu or (801)-422-8589
Welcome Life Sciences Faculty and Student Researchers
The BYU College of Life Sciences Research Development Team is excited to partner and assist with your external research funding questions and application.
Please reach out to LSResearchDevelopent@byu.edu and a member of our team will respond.
Congratulations!
Faculty awarded funding in April 2026
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Rachel Wood
Biology
Biogeochemical and Microbial Consequences of Glyphosate-Based Phragmites Management in Great Salt Lake Wetlands
Biogeochemical and Microbial Consequences of Glyphosate-Based Phragmites Management in Great Salt Lake Wetlands
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John Chaston
Plant & Wildlife Sciences
The microbiota influences seasonal adaptation of Drosophila melanogaster
The microbiota influences seasonal adaptation of Drosophila melanogaster
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Steve Peterson
Plant & Wildlife Sciences
Determining the distribution, population size, and off-highway vehicle trends on the St. Anthony Evening Primrose
Determining the distribution, population size, and off-highway vehicle trends on the St. Anthony Evening Primrose
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Upcoming Events
May
| Date / Time | Title | Location | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSF Grant Research Fellowship Program Application Workshop |
Workshop organized by BYU Research Development designed to help graduate students apply for the NSF Grant Research Fellowship Program Link to Register: https://forms.office.com/r/1ErY755MLC May 21st and 22nd 10:00am - 1:00pm 270 MCDB |
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Life Sciences Research News
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Riley and Bowman Bridge Disciplines to Advance Research on Spreading Depolarizations
By Keira Dooley, May 19, 2026
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Turning Pain Into Purpose: Simone Apostol's Faith Through Affliction
By Keira Dooley, May 12, 2026
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Rooted in the Pacific: A Student’s Quest to Bring Island Culture into Education
By Malie Roos, May 05, 2026
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