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SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUPPORT RESEARCHALL APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON ACADEMICWORKSDeadlines and qualifications are subject to change. Commonwealth Honors CollegeHonors Research GrantsApplicationSupport a junior or senior student’s own research project or creative work, under the guidance of a Faculty Sponsor. The program is designed to give students experience with the process of writing a grant proposal, and disseminating their work by applying to present (including submission of an abstract) and presenting at the annual Massachusetts statewide Undergraduate Research Conference.Average award: $1,000 (Awarded funds will be transferred to the department of the student’s Faculty Sponsor. Grant funds are for direct costs only, for materials and activities directly related to the student’s project, and may not be used as a stipend or wage.)Deadline to apply: End of MarchCelso Avelar Honors Research GrantApplicationProvides funding to support junior and senior student research with preference for non-partisan, data-driven research in the areas of gun violence in America or diversity. Proposals having to do with sustainability or climate change may also be considered.Average award: $1,000 Deadline to apply: End of MarchSBSFeldman-Vorwerk Family Undergraduate Research Award Supports an undergraduate student who is working as a research assistant with a UMass Amherst faculty member in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The faculty sponsor must submit a nomination describing a student’s fit and qualifications for the targeted project. Preference given to candidates who are conducting original research that has the potential to address current social problems.Average award:?Three awards of up to $2,000Deadline to apply: End of April Economics Undergraduate Research Assistantships (EURA)ApplicationSupports Economics majors as they pursue research opportunities in Economics with department faculty. Students earn credit for these assistantships. Must apply in cooperation with a faculty member.Average award:?$600 stipend per studentDeadline to apply: Mid-September for Fall semester Late January-Early February for Spring semester CNSC.D. Youngren ScholarshipSupports rising senior engaged in a research opportunity during the summer of her/his junior year and continuing through her/his senior year. Recipients will be outstanding students in natural sciences and mathematics, with preference to those majoring in one of the following seven areas: biology, biochemistry, chemistry, geosciences, mathematics and statistics, physics, or astronomy.Average award: VariesDeadline to apply: Early MayDavid J. Klingener EndowmentEstablished in memory of Dr. David J. Klingener, professor of biology, to support the management, conservation, and improvement of the zoological collections that had been under Dr. Klingener’s stewardship. The endowment offers student research scholarships to promote collections-based research in the fields of botany, entomology, paleontology and vertebrate biology. Applications will be judged on their scientific quality and the relevance of the research to the university’s collections.Average award: VariesDeadline to apply: Early MarchJane Hallenbeck Bemis Endowment for Research in Natural HistorySupports student research scholarships to promote collections-based research in the fields of botany, entomology, paleontology and vertebrate biology. The awards may cover costs associated with research and/or living expenses. All recipients must submit a brief final report by December 1 of the award year. Average award: VariesDeadline to apply: Early MarchKofi Cash AwardGiven to a well-rounded student with a passion for research. The award recipient must be an undergraduate student who is currently working in a lab in the Biology Department (but need not be a biology major) and have a demonstrated enthusiasm for research.Average award: $500Deadline to apply: Early AprilLinda Slakey Award?Supports students that are members of the Commonwealth Honors College and in biochemistry and to contribute to costs for research insofar as this enhances undergraduate participation in research. The award is given to students who want to work in a research-related summer job but would be unable to do so without the award’s financial support.Average award: VariesDeadline to apply: Early MarchNed Taft Internship Fund in Environmental Science Supports internships and independent studies in or related to environmental science. The purpose of the fund is to give qualifying undergraduate or graduate students the opportunity to work with professionals in the field and to further critical research efforts, especially in aquatic ecology. Qualified students should have an interest in applied science, policy, or engineering aspects with a strong environmental component, particularly with respect to aquatic resources or ecosystems. First preference will be given to students interested in fisheries, fish movements and behavior relevant to development or restoration projects (e.g., hydropower, passage systems, water withdrawals, river fragmentation, river restoration, etc.). Prospective candidates should have strong backgrounds and previous coursework in one or more of the following areas: biology and ecology, hydrology, aquatic systems and resources, toxicology, environmental policy, or environmental engineering. Some academic experience in quantitative methods or computer analysis of data, and/or field or lab experience in aquatic systems is desirable. Applications from students should include identification of potential internships, time frame, documentation of appropriate background and interests, and a statement of purpose.Award: VariesDeadline to apply: Early MarchProfessor Jack Ragle Endowed Fund in ChemistrySupports undergraduate research in physical chemistry during the summer. Average award: $4,000Deadline to apply: Mid-FebruaryRobert W. Burrell Memorial Scholarship in EntomologySupports undergraduates studying entomology in CNS. Must be rising sophomore, junior, or senior who demonstratse financial need and academic ability (GPA of 3.0 or above in the most recent marking period). Preference shall be given to students interested in biological control or entomology research.Average award: VariesDeadline to apply: Early MayRoger G. Bates Chemistry FundSupport the enrichment and extension of research in the Department of Chemistry at the discretion of the department head. Applications must include a faculty recommendation. Average award: VariesDeadline to apply: Mid-FebruarySPHHSKozma-Littleton Family FundSupports a SPHHS student who is conducting research in or working in programs that focus on: equitable access to evidenced-based treatment for low-income families with individuals experiencing intellectual and developmental disability, or health sciences concerned with the creation of a sustainable global environment.Average award:?VariesDeadline to apply: Late FebruaryBDICLewis C. Mainzer Creativity AwardSupports a junior or senior BDIC major whose interdisciplinary course of study reflects a breadth of interests and takes a creative approach in achieving its focus. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate exceptional thinking in the humanities or political science.Average award:?$500Deadline to apply: Late FebruaryMaia Felisse McDermott Memorial BDIC ScholarshopSupport for a BDIC student who demonstrates how their academic work will benefit and inspire others. Students may apply in the spring of their freshman, sophomore, or junior year.Average award:?$1,000Deadline to apply: Late February ................
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