Clayton Kranawetter was awarded a Wayne L. Ryan Graduate Fellowship on Aug. 21, 2020. The Ryan Foundation graciously established and gifted the University of Missouri with the Wayne L. Ryan Graduate Fellowship Program in honor of the late Dr. Wayne L. Ryan, PhD. The Wayne L. Ryan Graduate Fellowships are competitive and are awarded to PhD candidates (post-comprehensive exam), who have shown themselves to exhibit the highest dedication and excellence in their scientific pursuits towards achieving a PhD related to Biochemistry from the University of Missouri. This award includes stipend, tuition, and medical insurance per year for up to 2 years.