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College Station's Research Week

Student Research Week is an opportunity for the research community of Texas A&M to join together and showcase the breadth and quality of student research being conducted on our campus. Graduate Student Council (GSC) sponsors the annual event as a way to promote the importance of research in our community. Registration is now open for the 11th Annual Student Research Week! Events take place from March 24, 2008 through March 28, 2008. Competition days will be held on Tuesday, March 25- Thursday, March 27.Registration deadline is March 1, 2008.

Erma Lee and Luke Mooney Graduate Student Research Excellence Award

The Research Excellence Award will be presented to one M.S. and one Ph.D. TAMU graduate student conducting marine-related research at the TAMUG campus or being advised by a TAMUG faculty member. Recipient will receive a $1000 award and a plaque. This award is intended for graduate students who have completed their research. To apply, please submit completed application materials electronically in a single PDF file to Alice Maffay at maffaya@tamug.edu no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday March 3, 2008.

Erma Lee and Luke Mooney Graduate Student Travel Grant

Research-related travel grants of $500 or more will be awarded to TAMU/TAMUG graduate students conducting marine-related research at the TAMUG campus or being advised by a TAMUG faculty member. Funds may be used for travel to attend a scientific meeting or a field site. Preference is given to poster or oral presentations and fieldwork. Travel must be to an off-campus (Galveston and College Station) location. Funds may be used for international travel. Grants are limited to one per year and may not be received in two consecutive academic years. Travel must occur within six months of the grant. Grants received by students not on A&M payroll may be considered taxable income. To apply, please submit completed application materials electronically in a single PDF file to Alice Maffay at maffaya@tamug.edu no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2008.

Interdisciplinary Account Support for Incoming Graduate Students

TAMUG expects to support up to four incoming graduate students in College Station departments working with Galveston faculty members. Support is for graduate students during the fall and spring semesters (9 months of support) and is non-renewable. TAMU Graduate Admission Application packet must be complete by deadline. A nomination letter, including delineation of support for student research and assistantship in subsequent years and a copy of the complete admission application packet must be submitted by the nominating faculty member to the TAMUG Research and Graduate Studies Office by Monday, March 3, 2008. This should be submitted electronically in a single PDF file to Alice Maffay at maffaya@tamug.edu.

Postings will appear chronologically by application deadline.

Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences

Program Number: 06425 Title: Graduate Internship Program. The sponsor offers in-residence internships for M.S. and Ph.D candidates to conduct thesis research in marine sciences and oceanography. E-mail: education@bios.edu. There is no deadline for this program. The application process will take between three and six months.

Society for Underwater Technology, Houston, Graduate Scholarship

Program Number: 84689 The sponsor offers a sponsorship award to a graduate student either pursuing a course of studies which embrace at least one relevant component area of marine science, underwater technology or offshore engineering. Deadline(s): 06/13/2008

Freda Bage Scholarship

Fellowships are awarded to women for Ph.D. studies, in a wide range of disciplines including marine biology, architecture, law, literature, radiography, mathematics, social work, archaeology, economics, molecular biology, management, music, information technology and performing arts. The value of the Fellowships is equivalent to an Australian Postgraduate Award ($19,231 in 2006) plus 10% for a maximum of three years. Deadline(s): 06/30/2008

American Academy of Underwater Sciences Student Scholarships

Program Number: 72837 The sponsor awards two scholarships to graduate students engaged in, or planning to begin, a research project in which diving is or will be used as a principle research tool. The Kevin Gurr Scholarship awards $2500.00 to a Masters program student, and the Kathy Johnston Scholarship awards $2500.00 to a Ph.D. candidate. The AAUS may also award two additional $1500.00 scholarships to the next two proposals that are ranked the highest. Deadline(s): 06/30/2008

Association on American Indian Affair: Elizabeth and Sherman Asche Memorial Scholarships

Program Number: 92890 The sponsor offers Elizabeth and Sherman Asche Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each to graduate and undergraduate students pursuing a degree in public health or science. Deadline(s): 07/01/2008 DEADLINE NOTE Scholarship applications for the 2008-2009 school year will be accepted between April 21 and July 1, 2008 only.

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education: Environmental Management Participation Program at the U.S. Army Environmental Center

Support is provided to undertake part-time and full-time research in environmental programs in the U.S. Army Environmental Center or other approved locations. Applications accepted year-round.

Welder (Rob & Bessie) Wildlife Foundation

Graduate Research Scholarship Program Number: 03072 The sponsor provides support, for full-time graduate students from the United States to conduct research and pursue advanced degrees in wildlife conservation and management. Awards are made directly to U.S. colleges and universities. Deadline(s): 10/01/2008