GRANTS-IN-AID OF RESEARCH IN PHYCOLOGY
PHYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
For Student-members of the Phycological Society of America
In 1987, the Phycological Society of America (PSA) established the Grants-in-Aid of Research Program. This program is designed to aid graduate students conducting research in phycology by making grants to defray research expenses. Funds to support these grants come from interest generated by the Education Fund of the PSA Endowment.
Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduate student with an active research programs in any area of phycology. The applicant must be a member of PSA.
Awards: Grants are made in the amount of up to $1,000. Awards are intended to enable the student to accomplish work otherwise not possible. Awards are made directly to the student. No part of the award may be used to pay indirect costs to the applicant's institution. All funds must be expended to support the proposed investigation. Supplies and equipment purchased shall become the property of the institution.
Evaluation and selection: Selection of recipients will be based primarily on the applicant's research proposal and two supporting letters. Additional criteria will include evidence of past research achievements and the perceived future of the applicant as a researcher. Students can receive a maximum of two GIA awards in the course of their graduate education. Stipends are not funded. Travel to scientific meetings should be requested from other PSA programs. Tuition and expenses for taking critical techniques courses not available at the home institution will be considered. If an earlier notification is required for acceptance into a summer course or workshop, the applicant should note this on her/his application.
Application procedure: To be eligible for consideration, send one (1) electronic copy (Adobe Acrobat format preferably) of all application material on or before April 1st. The applicant must submit the completed application and her/his current curriculum vitae. The curriculum vitae must include papers presented at meetings, publications, and grants and fellowships received. In addition, the applicant must request two letters of recommendation, one from her/his major professor and one from another member of the thesis committee. One (1) copy of these letters should be submitted with the application (to ensure confidentiality, it may be submitted directly from the advisor). Applications and questions should be directed to Dr. Janet E Kubler janet.kubler@csun.edu
APPLICATION FOR GRANT-IN-AID OF RESEARCH IN PHYCOLOGY1. Name
2. Address (Include your phone number, fax number, and e-mail address)
3. Education (Institution, Degree, Date, Include work in progress and expected completion date)
4. Title of proposed research project
5. Name, address, and phone number(s) of major professor submitting letter of recommendation
6. Name, address, and phone number(s) of second individual submitting letter of recommendation
7. Description of your proposed research (Do NOT exceed one side of one page, not including literature references)8. Location(s) where research will be conducted
9. Proposed budget (MAXIMUM TOTAL=$1,000)
10. Other support, including that from your institution, received for this project (List Award Name, Amount, and Date)
11. List Any Previous PSA Support: