Oluwatobi (Tobi) Oso
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Oluwatobi (Tobi) Oso
@oso-tee.bsky.social
PhDing plant anatomy, evolution & development @Yale | Alum @UniIbadan @CSIRNBRILKO | of @AfroInBio @Scholarpreneurs @BNInitiative
The follow-up goal is to continue publishing scientific articles - products of the funding! And to finish this PhD! Vamoooos
August 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I'm also open to talking about what I think are my tips to these specific successes in grad school, whether in writing, interview, podcast, video, or whatever... I guess I should be strong willed enough to do one! Maybe I'll just inspire myself with one of my empowering mantras😅.
August 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I'm always seeking support, so if anyone knows which sources funds biological research, particularly plants, please send them to me. I'm also open to collaborations!
August 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I remain grateful to all my support and funding sources,Yale GSAS @yalegsas.bsky.social, Yale Peabody Museum, Yale Institue for Biospheric Studies, Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University @arnoldarboretum.bsky.social, BSA, IAPT @iaptglobal.bsky.social, ASPT, and Roboflow @roboflow.com, amongst others
August 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The littlest of things inspire me the most (ask my wife😂), and I hope that you were at least pumped by the 3rd mantra.
August 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
...in order of determination.
1. "I can"
2. "Just do it"
3. "Try"
4. "Na person wey shoot shot dey score" (You can only miss the shots you take, but what if you score?)
5. "Na person wey give up F*** up" (it's altogether challenging, but you can't give up, perseverance is key)
August 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
But somehow, I limited myself to posting about it just on WhatsApp - not fair enough! Sometimes, I don't even post it because I worry I won't be able to individually respond "thank you" to every "congratulations."

Anyway, this is me inspiring you and others like me with 5 of my favorite lines...
August 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Beyond the fact that money is super important for research, I'd also usually apply for these things hoping that if I get it, it can inspire many others like me from low income backgrounds and underdeveloped/developing countries, first-gen or even a parent juggling family with studying for a degree.
August 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Getting one research grant/funding/award every year was a goal I set for myself when I started my PhD at Yale in 2021. I have since won 8 research awards, 3 travel awards, and some other prizes - the previous always higher than the last, and I hope it continues that way!
August 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Yes indeed it was!!
July 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Haha, unbeatable!!!
July 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM