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WEB ADDRESS
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| American Museum of
Natural History Lerner-Gray Grants for Marine Research |
Projects dealing with systematics, evolution,
ecology, and field-oriented behavioral studies of marine animals.
Research projects need not be carried out at the American Museum. |
http://research.amnh.org/grants/grantsprog.html |
| The American Museum
of Natural History Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Grants |
Financial support to individuals for research
on North American fauna in any phase of wildlife conservation or natural
history related to the activities of the American Museum. |
http://research.amnh.org/grants/grantsprog.html
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| American Women In Science |
Pre-doctoral fellowships for first- or
second-year female doctoral students. |
http://www.awis.org/ |
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| Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship |
Research grant to
graduate students through the Center for Plant Conservation. Preference
to students whose projects focus on the endangered flora of the Carolinas
and southeastern U.S. Funds one student annually up to $4000. |
http://www.gcamerica.org/scholarship/beattie.html |
| David L. Boren
Graduate Fellowship |
These fellowships
are similar to the Fulbright. They emphasize language, overseas experience,
and "national security," which is broadly defined to include
ecological integrity. The recipient of an award is required to seek
employment with a government agency for 1-2 years after graduation.
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http://nsep.aed.org |
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| James Carmon Scholarship |
Awarded to graduate student whose thesis/dissertation
research reflects state-of-the-art utilization of computer and/or
networking technology in the sciences |
http://www.ovpr.uga.edu/grantsandawards/#7 |
| Anne S. Chatham Fellowship
in Medicinal Botany |
Grant to enable study in medicinal botany.
Open to recent Ph.D. candidates and Ph.Ds. One $4000 grant awarded
annually. |
http://www.gcamerica.org/scholarship/chatham.html |
| The Winston
Churchill Foundation Scholarship Program |
American
students to conduct graduate work in engineering, mathematics and
the physical and natural sciences at Cambridge University. |
http://thechurchillscholarships.com/6838.html |
| The Chemical
Industry Odum School of Toxicology (CIIT) Centers for Health Research
Predoctoral program |
Appointments
are available for a limited number of predoctoral students to complete
graduate thesis research in toxicology or related field. Students
generally Stipend and benefits are arranged the the academic institution
in which the student is enrolled. |
http://www.ciit.org/training_edu/predoctoral.asp |
| Congressional Fellowships
on Women and Public Policy |
Current graduate students or anyone who
has received a graduate degree within the past two years is eligible.
Each fellow receives a monthly stipend of $1,300. |
http://www.wrei.org/fellowships/index.htm |
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| Dianne Davison Award |
The University Women's Club Scholarship Fund provides one scholarship in the name of Mrs. Fred Davison, on the occasion of her husband's resignation as the President of the University of Georgia, to a female graduate student who is a resident of Georgia. The Dianne C. Davison Scholar will be named by the Graduate School on behalf of the University Woman's Club. The amount of the annual award for this year is $2,700. |
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| Explorer's Club Research
Grant |
Fund international
expedition like research projects, particularly to charismatic or
remote sites. Approximately $5000 maximum. |
http://explorers.org/grants/exfund.php |
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| J. William Fanning Graduate Award |
This award provides support to a graduate student with excellent leadership qualities, who is in good academic standing and demonstrates financial need via FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). |
http://www.gradsch.uga.edu/fanning.pdf |
| Francois
Fiessinger Scholarship Fund |
Supports work of outstanding
students pursuing environmental research at the doctoral level with
funding of up to $12,000 per year (renewable for two additional years).
Funding through the Environmental Research and Education Foundation. |
http://www.erefdn.org/scholar.html |
| Fulbright
Scholarship |
Most grantees plan their
own programs. Projects may include university coursework, independent
library or field research, special projects in the social or life
sciences, or a combination. Due Date: September (campus deadline);
October (national deadline). |
http://www.iie.org/fulbright |
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| Garden Club of Americas
Scholarships and Fellowships |
These vary from state-to-state
and program. Deadlines vary also. |
http://www.gcamerica.org/scholarships.php3 |
| Garden Club of Americas
Award in Coastal Wetland Studies |
Annual grant of $5000
to support young scientists in their field work and research in coastal
wetlands (defined as those tidal or nontidal wetlands found in the
coastal states, including those of the Great Lakes). Open to graduate
students pursuing advanced degrees in coastal wetlands science. |
http://www.gcamerica.org/scholarship/coastal.html |
| Garden Club of America
Fellowship in Ecological Restoration |
Annual grant of $8000 to support study
and research in ecological restoration as well as advance knowledge
and increase the numbers of scientists in this field. Open to graduate
students pursuing an advanced degree. |
http://www.gcamerica.org/scholarship/ecorestor.html |
| Garden Club of America
Awards in Tropical Botany |
Grant to enable field study in tropical
botany. Open to Ph.D. candidates. Funds two scholars annually at $5500
each. |
http://www.gcamerica.org/scholarship/tropical.html |
| German Academic Exchange Service Scholarship |
Funding for graduate students who wish
to study or conduct research in Germany |
http://www.daad.org/?p=47773 |
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| Hamilton Lokey Graduate Scholarship |
This award is for newly enrolled graduate students who established an outstanding academic record as an undergraduate student at UGA. |
http://www.gradsch.uga.edu/lokey.pdf |
| Los Alamos
National Laboratory Graduate Research Program |
Year-round educational program
which provides students with relevant research experience while they
are pursuing a graduate degree. Stipends range from $29,000 to $41,000
annually, including benefits, travel, and moving expenses. |
http://www.lanl.gov/education/grad/ |
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| Marine Science and
Oceanography at Bermuda Biological Station for Research |
Graduate Internships
for M.S. and Ph.D. candidates in marine biology, marine chemistry,
carbonate geology and oceanography. |
http://www.bbsr.edu/Education/graduate
internship/graduateinternship.html |
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| National
Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships |
Study and research leading to
doctoral degrees in mathematical, physical, biological, ocean, and
engineering sciences. Approximately 90 new three-year graduate fellowships
for students at or near the beginning of their graduate study. The
Fellowship pays the student's tuition and fees, as well as a living
stipend.
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http://www.asee.org/ndseg/ |
| The National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for Graduate Research
Fellowships in the National Estuarine Research Reserves System
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Funds high-quality research
focused on improving coastal zone management, providing students with
hands-on training in conducting ecological monitoring. Projects must
address coastal management issues that relate to non-point source
pollution, estuarine ecosystem restoration, biodiversity and effects
of invasive species, and sustaining estuarine ecosystems. The stipend
amount is $20,000. |
http://www.ocrm.nos.noaa.gov/grf/
welcome.html |
| The National
Park Service Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program for the
Americas |
The program is a collaboration
among Canon U.S.A., Inc., the American Association for the Advancement
of Science and the US National Park Service. The program awards eight
US $78,000 scholarships to Ph.D. students throughout the Americas
to conduct research critical to conserving the national parks of the
region. |
http://www.nature.nps.gov/canonscholarships/ |
| National
Science Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant (DDIG) |
These are intended
to support further research to improve an advanced dissertation. Applicant
must be a Ph.D. candidate. $10,000 maximum over two years. Due third
Thursday in November. |
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/
pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5234&org=DEB |
| National Science Foundation Graduate
Fellowships |
Only students not yet enrolled in graduate
school or in their first year can apply. Due in early November. |
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/
pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5472 |
| National
Science Foundation International Program Dissertation Enhancement
Award |
These awards are similar
to a DDIG. However the applicant does not have to be in an advanced
stage of candidacy. The budget also allows travel and living stipends.
Applications accepted year-round. |
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2000/nsf00138
/nsf00138.pdf |
| National
Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships |
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https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/jsp/homepage/
postdoc_fel.jsp |
| National Wildlife Federation
Campus Ecology Fellowship |
Opportunity for undergraduate
and graduate students to green their campuses and communities. |
http://www.nwf.org/campusEcology/dspFellowships.cfm |
| The Nature Conservancy's
David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship |
Provides two-year postdoctoral support in
applied conservation biology. |
http://tncfellows.org/fellowships.cfm |
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| The Oak
Ridge Odum School for Science and Education (ORISE) |
Funding for research in environmental
programs. |
http://www.orau.org/academic/financial/felawgr.htm |
| The Organization
for Tropical Studies Research Fellowships |
Awards are intended to assist
thesis-related field research in tropical biology and related fields.
Research fellowships are available in amounts up to $5,000. Pilot
awards for exploratory research are available in amounts up to $1,500.
Proposals for research at OTS field stations (La Selva, Palo Verde,
and Las Cruces) will receive priority, but outstanding proposals for
research at other locations will be considered. |
http://www.ots.duke.edu/en/research/
fellowships_ots.shtml |
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| Frances M. Peacock
Scholarship for Native Bird Habitat |
Financial assistance
to college seniors and graduate students to study habitat-related
issues that will benefit threatened or endangered bird species and
lend useful information for land management decisions. Funds one student
annually at $4000. |
http://www.gcamerica.org/scholarship/peacock.html |
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| Request for Proposals Bulletin in Environment |
Listing with brief overview of current
funding opportunity offered by a foundation or other grantmaking organization.
Updated weekly. |
http://www.fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_
environment.jhtml |
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| Seaworld and Busch Gardens
Conservation Fund |
Grants in support of wildlife
conservation projects. |
http://www.swbg-conservationfund.org |
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Sigma Delta Epsilon (SDE) and Graduate Women
in Science |
Three SDE/GWIS fellowships
(SDE, Eloise Gerry, and Vessa Notchev Fellowships) and the Eli Lilly
Travel Award in support of scientific research done by women. |
http://www.gwis.org/grants/default.htm |
| Sigma Xi
Grants-in-Aid of Research Award |
These grants offer small
amounts of support in initial stages of graduate research. They can
be applied for twice. The maximum for each award is $1,000. Deadlines
are March and October. |
http://www.sigmaxi.org
http://www.sigmaxi.org/programs/giar/guide.shtml
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| Smithsonian
Institution Fellowships |
Graduate Student Fellowship
of $3,700;
Predoctoral Fellowship of $17,000; Postdoctoral Fellowships of between
$30,000 and $40,000. |
http://www.si.edu/ofg/fellowopp.htm |
| Smithsonian Tropical
Research Odum School (STRI) Three-year Postdoctoral Fellowships in Tropical
Biology |
Short-term fellowships to enable selected
candidates to work in the tropics and explore research possibilities
at STRI. Fellowships are primarily for graduate students but awards
are made occasionally to undergraduate and postdoctoral candidates.
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http://www.si.edu/ofg/fell.htm |
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| Morris
K. Udall Foundation |
Two Ph.D.
dissertation fellowships of $24,000 awarded yearly to students whose
work is in the areas of environmental public policy or environmental
conflict resolution. Recipients must be in the final, writing year
of their Ph.D. work. |
http://www.udall.gov/p_fellowships.asp |
| U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship
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Graduate Fellowships for master's and doctoral level students in environmentally related fields of study. |
http://es.epa.gov/ncer/fellow/ |
| University of Georgia Center of Latin American
and Caribbean Studies Travel Award |
Maximum of $1,500 for exploratory research
and initial travel to field sites to prepare dissertation or thesis.
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http://www.uga.edu/clacs |
| University of Georgia Graduate School |
Fellowships, scholarships and awards from
within and outside the University of Georgia. |
http://www.gradsch.uga.edu/
Financial/Assistantships.html
http://www.gradsch.uga.edu/
Financial/scholarships.html |
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| The Water Environment Research Federation
Robert A. Canham and the Robert Reimond Scholarships |
Graduate students in environmental engineering
or other science discipline related to water. Scholarship awards are
$2,000-$2,500, and include a one-year complimentary WEF membership. |
http://www.wef.org/MembershipBenefits/
MembershipBenefits/awards99/
awards_list.jhtml#scholarships |
| The Rob and Bessie
Welder Wildlife Foundation Research Fellowship Program |
Conduct research and education in the
field of wildlife management and conservation and other closely related
fields. Monthly stipend of $1000 for M.S. candidates and $1,100 for
Ph.D. candidates; travel allocated at a maximum of $1200 per year. |
http://hometown.aol.com/welderwf/
fellowship.html
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| Wildlife Conservation
Society International Research Fellowship Program |
WCS awards are intended
for research in Latin America, Africa and Asia. The fellowship funds
professionals from these countries and doctoral students from the
USA wishing to conduct research in these areas. Maximum award is $25,000.
Due dates are in January and July. |
http://wcs.org/home/wild/rfp |
