GCBS provides five endowed faculty chairs, which are established in several departments within the College of Arts and Sciences. These chairs will be used to promote interdisciplinary research in biomolecular science with a particular focus on neuroscience.

Two incoming freshman are selected each year for a four-year scholarship (full tuition and fees) to do research with faculty members in biomolecular science.

The Gill Center offers five graduate fellowships to top candidates whose research interests matches that of the Gill Center's chair holders.

The symposium is held every other spring to honor a scientist whose research has had the most profound impact on shaping the field and enhancing public understanding of neuroscience. The 2004 Gill Award Winner was Eric J. Nestler, M.D., Ph.D.

Every fall and spring semester, distinguished scientists are invited to Indiana University to present their latest findings in brain research and to interact with students and faculty colleagues.

Once fully functional, the Gill Center will have a cadre of short- and long-term visitors participating in collaborative research. The IU technology transfer unit (ARTI) will closely assist Gill Center Faculty in exploring commercialization opportunities.