FRANCIS ROSE UNDERGRADUATE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH

RESEARCH GRANT

SPRING 2015

APPLICATION DUE: April 17, 2015

AWARDS ANNOUNCED:Subsequent week

Objective:

The purpose of these grants is to provide research opportunities for undergraduates in the biological sciences during the academic year, especially for students whose financial need would make such work difficult on an unpaid basis. The emphasis of this program is to increase the number of undergraduate students doing research. All qualified undergraduates are encouraged to apply.

This research program also seeks to enhance interaction among the peer group of undergraduate researchers by encouraging student-run activities to include seminars, research ethics, and career planning sessions. All students working in undergraduate research in the Department of Biology are included in these activities.

Grants:

Grants for up to $1000 will be awarded for the semester. These are funds for research activities, and thus you can also receive course credit for your research by registering for Bio 4299. The funds are disbursed through the biology office.

Eligibility:

• A laboratory position arranged prior to when you apply for this grant.

• An interest in pursuing a career in some aspect of the biological sciences.

• Some laboratory experience (whether in university coursework or work outside the university).

• Awards in previous summers or semesters do not guarantee an award this year.

• Prior awards also do not disqualify one from receiving a subsequent award.

· Financial need must be justified.

Selection of candidates:

Evaluations of applications will be made by a committee of biology faculty and graduate students. Criteria for selection of awardees will include financial need for research supplies, ability (demonstrated by courses taken, grades, and letters of recommendation), enthusiasm, and career goals. Previous Biology Fellows Program awardees also must submit a one page summary of their previous experience and accomplishments, and they must include a letter of recommendation from their research advisor.

This research experience is not designed simply to provide technical training. It is designed to involve curious undergraduates in exploring biological questions. Top candidates will be interested in learning about a research laboratory, about asking questions at the bench or in the field, and about learning how to effectively use the scientific method to resolve a biological problem.

How to Apply:

Students should submit the following:

• Completed application form and additional materials requested in the application form. This can be obtained from the website for this award http://www.bio.txstate.edu/about/Department-Scholarships/Francis-Rose-Undergraduate-Award-in-Biological-Research.html or linked from the Biology webpage.

The application package and letters of recommendation (included with application or emailed separately) should be emailed to nm14@txstate by 5 p.m. on April 17, 2015. Subject heading should be Rose Undergraduate Research

Awardees and their laboratory advisors will be notified immediately by email.