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TIO Fellowship Opportunities


Texas Institute of Oceanography encourages scientific research in subject areas pertaining to the State of Texas by actively providing funding for research and undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral research fellowships.


Undergraduate Fellowship

Undergraduate Fellowship

The Texas Institute of Oceanography makes funds available for wages for undergraduate students to conduct research with TAMUG Faculty members. The purpose of the fellowship is to provide research experience for e undergraduate students. Recipients will be required to present project results at the TAMUS Student Pathways Symposium or at a TAMUG Student Poster Session.

Typically, recipients will be paid as a Student Technician. Additional funds for travel to present results at a scientific meeting may be requested from the Research Advisory Council. There are project deadlines.

To be eligible, student must:

  • Be a Junior or Senior (not graduating prior to May 2009)

  • GPA > 3.00 overall A&M

  • Be registered full-time

  • Have a faculty sponsor for the proposed project  (nomination form at:  Nomination Form )

  •  Be available to work 10 hours/week on the project

 Sponsor must agree to:

  • Provide instruction

  • Provide laboratory space (field work is also acceptable)

  • Provide equipment and supplies (TIO funds are for salary only)

  • Monitor hours worked and sign regular time sheets verifying these hours

Preference will be given to students who have been accepted into the TAMU Undergraduate Research Scholar Program.  In general, students may not receive support from this program in multiple years. 

Applications are not being accepted at this time. This website will be updated when funding becomes available.

Application materials must be received by deadline and include:

  1. Application Form

  2. Narrative (not to exceed 500 words, double spaced, 12 pt) style appropriate to scientific discipline

    • Title of Research

    • Description of Research (include Objectives and Methodology)

    • Benefit to Student’s Education

  3.  Letter of Support from Faculty Sponsor

 


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