By the time IBA scholars graduate, they are strong candidates for top graduate programs in the sciences. Those admitted to the IBA  program receive:

• one-on-one mentoring from UI research faculty
• preparation for a Ph.D. education through hands-on research experience, seminars and conferences
• career counseling
• tutoring resources
• an insider's familiarity with the UI's highly ranked Ph.D. programs
• financial support for travel to science conferences where students present their research
• hourly wages for laboratory research (year-round) and on-campus room & board (summer)