MDI Biological Laboratory

Visiting Scientist Program

For over a century, the MDI Biological Laboratory has hosted short research visits and sabbaticals for academic and industry scientists who wish to pursue research aligned with the institution's focus. Prospective applicants receive an invitation to submit an online application form. These invitations originate with a member of the MDI Biological Laboratory faculty.

Thanks to the Salisbury Cove Research Fund for continuing support of this program. 

Application Process

Prospective applicants receive an invitation originating with a member of the MDI Biological Laboratory faculty.

Once invited, prospects will be sent an online form to include:

  • Research Summary 2-page (maximum). The summary must include this information as subheadings in the text:
    • Introduction: Describe background and significance of research.
    • Experimental Plan: Describe the research experiments in non-technical detail.
    • Innovation: Describe how the project uses innovative or novel experimental approaches or addresses research questions using a new approach.
  • References must be provided. They are not counted in the 2-page limit.
  • Short-form CV (e.g., Biosketch) to upload into the online application.
  • Letter of support to upload into the online application.

Limited funds may be available for fellowship support of visiting scientists who come to the MDI Biological Laboratory to collaborate with our faculty and to support our education and outreach programs. Fellowship awards can offset housing rental, laboratory rental, laboratory supplies and hazardous waste fees. Funds are not awarded for travel, additional personnel or personal expenses. Self-funded scientists are also invited to submit applications for research programs.