How can I donate? 

  1. Visit the online donation form.
  2. Enter the amount you wish to give.
  3. Click to make a selection within the Biology Department and choose from the following Fund Designations:
    • Marquette Fund, Biology
    • Dr. Alapati Krishna Kumaran Endowed Research Fund for Biological Sciences
    • Biology Student Research Endowment

Dr. Alapati Krishna Kumaran Endowed Research Fund for Biological Sciences

Dr. Kumaran was a professor of Biology from 1969-1997 and was dedicated to the highest levels of research at Marquette. Your gift today will support the Department of Biological Sciences, enabling further research activity and enhancing visibility and reputation.

The endowed fund will provide ongoing support for the department’s research activities into the future. Distributions from the fund provide faculty and students engaged in research with additional resources for equipment, supplies, publication of their work, and presenting at conferences, among other things. Donating to the Kumaran Fund grows these resources, enabling further research activity and enhancing the visibility and reputation of Marquette’s Department of Biological Sciences

Biology Student Research Endowment Fund

Help support the Biological Sciences Department at Marquette University by giving to the Biology Student Research Endowment Fund. This endowment is dedicated toward the support of our majors participating in a 10 week summer research program. Students conduct research under the direct supervision of a faculty mentor in a variety of fields including cell, molecular, and plant biology, ecology, physiology, genetics, and microbiology. Through "hands-on" experience students develop a realistic view of scientific research, its pace, its demands, and the thrill of discovery. The program is an important component in the education of our majors with particular interests in careers in basic, applied, or clinical research. 

Your donation will help us reach our goal of a $1 million endowment to cover stipend and research costs of 10 participating students annually.