Dissertation Fellowship Program - African American or Hispanic U.S. citizen

The Dissertation Fellowship Program offers Fellowships for up to one full academic year to selected Ph.D. students who are engaged in excellent research in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines

An applicant must be an African American or Hispanic U.S. citizen who has successfully defended his/her dissertation proposal or prospectus and advanced to doctoral candidacy and who will be enrolled in dissertation credit hours and maintain good academic standing as defined by his or her university during the award year. Current or former McKnight Doctoral Fellowship recipients may not apply.

Each award will provide a stipend of up to $12,000 in addition to expenses paid to participate in the McKnight Summer Research and Writing Institute and all other McKnight doctoral conferences and workshops during the award year.

To apply visit https://fefonline.org/df.html

2021 ForEverglades Scholarship/Fellowship Program

 The Everglades Foundation is offering scholarship and fellowship opportunities to students engaged in advanced research supporting the restoration of America’s Everglades. The Foundation is committed to supporting graduate research students actively pursuing the development of innovative scientific methods to advance the understanding of Everglades physical, chemical or biological processes, or research in economic impacts of environmental changes. This program is designed to support students up to $30,000 for one year.

Attached is the 2021 ForEverglades Scholarship/Fellowship program flyer and our webpage link. The application closing date is July 31, 2021. If you have any questions please send them to scholarships@evergladesfoundation.org<mailto:scholarships@evergladesfoundation.org>

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CES info session - graduate funding-course and travel grants- 2/9 at 11 a.m.

 The UF Center for European Studies (CES) is now accepting applications for Academic Year 2021-2022 graduate funding course and travel grants.

CES offers graduate funding for the development of new, Europe-related courses and for Europe-related research or conference travel. The list of open grant calls is below. Click on the links to find out more:

• Graduate Course Development Awards

• $8,000 + tuition
• 2-3 awards available

• Graduate Foreign Language Across the Curriculum Awards

• $8,000 + tuition
• 1-2 awards available

• Graduate Travel Grant

• $1000-$1,500
• Awards this funding cycle will be dependent of COVID-19 travel guidelines from the university

• Jean Monnet Chair Student Travel Award

• $500
• 2-3 awards available (EU-specific conference travel)

CES will host an info session on our graduate funding awards on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 11 a.m. on Zoom. The info session will cover grant requirements, eligibility, and the application process; staff will also be available to answer any questions.

Students can register for the info session at the link below:

https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsfumvqTIoEt02mp02LIqfqqCtlSDVw-Q5

For more information on CES graduate funding, please email Corinne Tomasi at corie@ufl.edu. 

L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship program

 

Applications for the 2021 L’Oréal USA For Women in Science program are now open and will close on Friday, January 29, 2021. The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship program honors female scientists at a critical stage in their careers with grants of $60,000 each. Since 2003, we’ve awarded 85 postdoctoral women scientists over $4 million in grants. We’re seeking five exceptional female scientists looking to advance their research and serve as role models for the next generation of girls in STEM.   Candidates are selected from a variety of fields including the life and physical/material sciences, technology (including computer science), engineering, and mathematics. Candidates must have completed their PhD and have started in their postdoctoral position by the application deadline.

DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship

  Here is a link to a graduate fellowship:

DOE CSGF Program (Grads): https://www.krellinst.org/csgf/

SARE Offering Free Webinar on the Graduate Student Grant Program

The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program will be holding a free webinar on December 15 for Master’s and PhD students interested in learning more about and applying for Graduate Student Grants.

Graduate Student Grant program coordinators from each SARE region (Southern, Western, Northeast and North Central) will present an in-depth, “nuts and bolts” presentation on preparing a competitive proposal. Southern SARE’s presentation will take place on December 15 at 10:30 a.m. EST (9:30 a.m. CST).

The webinar is free, but registration is required. To register for the webinar visit https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Webinars/Pages/SARE.aspx

An overview webinar of the SARE program and the Graduate Student Grants is available on the registration page. Graduate Students are encouraged to view the overview prior to the December 15 webinar presentation.

Graduate Student Grants are offered by all of the SARE regions. These grants are intended for Master’s and PhD students at accredited institutions who are interested in conducting sustainable agriculture research during their graduate program.

The Call for Proposals for Graduate Student Grants in the Southern region opens in February 2021 and is awarded in August of the same year. Learn more about this grant opportunity in the Southern region. For more information about Graduate Student Grants or the Graduate Student Grant webinar, contact Candace Pollock-Moore at cpollock@uga.edu or call 770-412-4786.

Fellowship Opportunity from Facebook

The Facebook Fellowship is a global program designed to encourage and support promising doctoral students who are engaged in innovative and relevant research in areas related to computer science and engineering at an accredited university.

The program is open to students in any year of their PhD study. People of diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply, especially those from traditionally under-represented minority groups. Applications are evaluated based on the strength of the student’s research statement, publication record, and recommendation letters.

The Fellowship award includes:

Tuition and fees paid for the academic year (up to two years/four semesters)
A $42,000 annual stipend to cover living and conference travel costs
Paid visit to Facebook headquarters for the annual Fellowship Summit (pending COVID-19 restrictions)

https://research.fb.com/programs/research-awards/proposals/statistics-for-improving-insights-models-and-decisions-request-for-proposals/

Open Ph.D. position at UF - ENVIRONMENTAL NANOTECHNOLOGY

Open Ph.D. position at Dr. Faria’s Research Group at the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences at University of Florida (UF)

ENVIRONMENTAL NANOTECHNOLOGY

Currently, Dr. Faria is seeking a Ph.D. student to work in the area of environmental nanotechnology. The candidate will research the bioactivity of nanomaterials and their application as antimicrobial coatings. Such antimicrobial coatings can be used to prevent bacterial attachment and control biofilm formation in engineered surfaces, medical devices, and food packing, to name a few. The candidate must demonstrate interest or has previous experience working with nanomaterials. Background, theoretical or practical, in microbiology is preferred but not mandatory. The student must feel comfortable in conducting multidisciplinary research that contemplates the areas of material science, engineering, and biology. Students from different backgrounds (engineering, biology, material science, or chemistry) are encouraged to apply.

Dr. Faria’s lab is located at the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences at the University of Florida in Gainesville. By joining Dr. Faria’s research group, the student will benefit from a vibrant and young research group, where the candidate will have many opportunities to collaborate and learn new methods and techniques. For more information about this opening, please contact Dr. Andreia Faria at andreia.faria@essie.ufl.edu. A CV, the undergrad transcripts, and two letters of recommendation will be needed if the candidate is interested in applying.

Requirements:

• Hold a bachelor or a MSc. degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, agricultural science, material engineering or material science, biology, or related sciences
• Be American or hold U.S. citizenship (due to funding restrictions)
• Complete an UF application for admission and submit all supporting documents by the posted deadlines (see link for information - https://www.essie.ufl.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/ )
• Be available to start activities in Spring or Fall 2021.

NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Climate Resilience Program

Auburn University seeks M.S. and Ph.D. students to apply for the newly funded $3M NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Climate Resilience Program. Domestic/permanent resident graduate students applying to Auburn can apply for up to two years of project support ($34,500 stipend/yr and tuition/fees paid). Funding beyond the 2-years of NRT funding will be provided by the disciplinary degree program/department that Trainee is enrolled. Additionally, international students and students already supported by the university can apply as non-funded Trainees still benefiting from the innovative interdisciplinary project. We seek excellent students that want to help make our socio-environment, agriculture, ecosystem, and infrastructure more resilient to climate change related hazards through conducting interdisciplinary research working with and communicating to both stakeholders and the public. Programs associated with the NRT include the Departments of Geosciences, Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, Rural Sociology, the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, Biosystems Engineering, and the Earth System Science Ph.D. Program. Please go to https://aub.ie/NRT to learn more about the project and to apply. Applications are due on March 15, 2020. Students must be accepted to an Auburn University M.S. or Ph.D. program and the graduate school to be qualified as an NRT Trainee. Please contact the project PI, Dr. Karen McNeal, Karen.mcneal@auburn.edu with any questions.

Florida Stormwater Association Scholarships

We are pleased to announce the availability of stormwater scholarships from the Florida Stormwater Association Educational Foundation (FSAEF) in 2020. Please help us spread the word by sharing this information!

Graduate students studying water quality, stormwater management or stormwater finance at a Florida college or university are eligible to receive the scholarships.

The Florida Stormwater Association (FSA) is a non-profit, professional association of local governments, engineering and consulting firms, water management districts, and academic institutions that have an interest in stormwater management and finance. Its goals are to improve water quality and enhance the stormwater management profession in Florida. The FSA Educational Foundation is a parallel organization that supports FSA through stormwater research and the scholarship program.

The deadline to submit an application for this year’s scholarships is August 7, 2020. Visit the Scholarship Page for information on the program.

PhD Supplemental funding for self-funded students

DELORES AUZENNE DISSERTATION AWARD

The Delores Auzenne Dissertation Award, named in honor of Delores Auzenne, was established to assist underrepresented doctoral students with little or no funding to complete their dissertations. The program provides funding to Ph.D. candidates in the advanced stages of their dissertations. Students on fellowships or assistantship are not eligible. The award provides up to $15,000, and up to 5 credit hours of in-state tuition and fees. Successful applicants may receive funds over the course of Summer and the following Fall Semester or Spring Semester and the following Summer.

Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2020 by 5 p.m.

Click this link for information: Delores Auzenne Dissertation Award

SUPPLEMENTAL RETENTION SCHOLARSHIP

The Supplemental Retention Scholarship is designed for UF doctoral students, who are three or fewer semesters away from graduation but are no longer eligible to receive a fellowship, assistantship or other funding from their department or college. It provides financial support for 3 credit hours in the Fall and Spring and 2 credit hours in the Summer of in-state-tuition and the help of a structured retention program under the UF Office of Graduate Diversity Initiatives (OGDI).

Deadline for Summer 2020: Monday, April 6, 2020 by 5 p.m.

Deadline for Fall 2020: Monday, July 6, 2020 by 5 p.m.

Click this link for more information: Supplemental Retention Scholarship

CALS 2020-2021 Scholarship Applications NOW OPEN

Last year, CALS awarded $592,228 from 74 unique funds to 420 students. Apply today to earn one of these scholarships for the next academic year!

ALL students in the ABE department are eligible for these awards so apply now!

Graduate student application deadline: April 1, 2020

FFAR Fellows application for 2020-2023

The FFAR Fellows application for 2020-2023 fellows is open!!

Two categories of Fellowship are available:

• Stipend + Professional Development Fellowship
• Professional Development Fellowship

Francesco Cappai, PMCB grad student, and 2018-2021 FFAR fellow highly recommends this opportunity for those grad students interested in pursuing an industry career.

For more information on Francesco: http://pmcb.ifas.ufl.edu/ scroll to PMCB Spotlights – Students https://ffar.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Cascade/index.html?appid=22dc672ab8b2425cabfd102bbc2117d3

Fulbright Opportunity for Ph.D. Students in Agriculture

The Fulbright Commission in Uruguay is pleased to announce a three-month internship opportunity in 2020 for U.S. students pursuing Ph.D. degrees in viticulture, viniculture, agriculture or a related field. This fully-funded program will support two U.S. students for research and internships with INIA, focused on the wine industry in Uruguay. The application period is now open.

Application Deadline: Nov. 30

ABE Department Scholarship (McNair Bostick) - Deadline 11/15/2019. Apply today!!!

Ph.D. graduate students in the UF ABE Department who are working on modeling and analysis of Agricultural and Natural Resources Systems may apply for the McNair Bostick departmental scholarship. We have extended the deadline until November 15th.

This $500 scholarship is awarded on the basis of scholarship, leadership in the university/community, dedication to his/her career, and high quality research related to sustainable management of agricultural and natural resources. 

To apply go to https://form.jotform.com/ABEForms/McNair-Bostick-Scholarship

Scholarship for Brevard County students

The Garden Club by the Sea is currently seeking applicants for the scholarships we will offer for the 2020-21 academic year. These scholarships (usually in the amount of $1,000.00) are offered to undergraduate and graduate students who are U.S. Citizens, residents of Brevard County, FL and are currently or will be enrolled in an accredited college or university as a full-time student pursuing a degree related to Environmental Sciences, Horticulture or Botany and Plant Sciences.

If you meet the above qualification and would like a copy of the application, please contact Robin Snyder. 

Scientist in Every Florida School Graduate Assistantships Available

Are you a University of Florida graduate student studying something related to air, water, land or life? Apply today for our new Scientist in Every Florida School graduate assistantship! Students will be expected to work 20 hours per week on this project and duties may include:

• Working directly with, and/or assisting, project staff
• Participating in planning meetings
• Outreach to schools, either in person or via videoconferencing, to include content delivery, lesson planning, nature of science, and role models
• Participating in teacher training (professional development) sessions and professional conferences

Recruitment and retention of scientists for classroom visits For more information, visit: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/earth-systems/job-opportunities/

Deadline: October 28, 2019

2020 UF Doctoral Awards and Scholarships

Application cycles for the Graduate School Doctoral Research Travel Award, the Graduate School Doctoral Dissertation Award, the Delores Auzenne Dissertation Award, and the Supplemental Retention Scholarship will open in Spring Semester 2020 for awards to be effective Summer 2020 and Fall 2020, with future semesters to be advertised for the 2020-2021 academic calendar year.

For questions regarding the Graduate School Doctoral Research Travel Award or Graduate School Doctoral Dissertation Award, please contact gradawards@aa.ufl.edu.

For questions regarding the Delores Auzenne Dissertation Award or the Supplement Retention Scholarship, please reach out to ogdi@aa.ufl.edu.

Sharon Fitz-Coy Memorial Award

Two $1,000 scholarships (one undergraduate and one graduate award) are available for UF students who are passionate about youth education and are pursuing careers in the natural sciences.

Sharon Fitz-Coy dedicated her life to family and community. She made lasting impacts on countless youth through the Fishing for Success program. Sharon’s family, friends and colleagues created this scholarship endowment to recognize and support students who demonstrate her passion for making a difference for youth in their communities.

Students must submit their application by 11:59pm on Friday, October 18.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://forms.webservices.it.ufl.edu/ifassfrcscholarship/sharon-fitz-coy-memorial-award/

Please contact Dr. Chuck Cichra at cecichra@ufl.edu with any questions.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: $2,000 - Florida Stormwater Association - Deadline: August 2, 2019

https://www.florida-stormwater.org/scholarship

We are pleased to announce the availability of the Florida Stormwater Association Educational Foundation’s (FSAEF) Stormwater Scholarship for 2019! Graduate students studying water quality, stormwater management or stormwater finance at a Florida college or university are eligible to receive the scholarship and are encouraged to apply.

The Florida Stormwater Association (FSA) is a non-profit, professional association of local governments, engineering and consulting firms, water management districts, and academic institutions that have an interest in stormwater management and finance. Its goals are to improve water quality and enhance the stormwater management profession in Florida. The FSA Educational Foundation is a parallel organization that supports FSA through stormwater research and the scholarship program.

The deadline to submit an application for this year’s Scholarship is August 2, 2019. Go to our Scholarship Page for information on the program and to download an application form.