Undergraduate Geology Research Grants
The Department of Geology is pleased to announce its annual competition for undergraduate research grants. These funds are available thanks to an endowment established through gifts from emeritus faculty members, alumni, and current faculty members. To qualify for one of these awards, which will average $200 to $400, a student must have submitted a research grant proposal to one or more of several undergraduate research funding sources. These grant opportunities were announced earlier in the academic year and include GSA, Sigma Xi, and UW Oshkosh (see links below for details). The proposal must have been written by the student, not the students research collaborator on the faculty. To be considered for a Geology Research Grant, the student should submit to the Department Chair a copy of the research proposal that was submitted to one of the above sources along with a cover letter that explains how much funding has already been received and from what sources. This years deadline for submission is April 4, 2008. Proposals will be judged based upon their scientific merit, the proposers academic background, and the budget justification.
FYI: Places to apply for undergraduate research grants:
Geological Society of America (GSA): http://www.geosociety.org/grants/ncgrant.htm#research
Sigma Xi: http://www.sigmaxi.org/programs/giar/index.shtml
UW Oshkosh: Undergraduate Student/Faculty Collaborative Research Grants; Undergraduate Student/Faculty Collaborative Research Small Grants:
http://www.uwosh.edu/grants/assets/uw_student_support.php
Junior and Senior Geology majors: If you are planning to go to graduate school you should check out the service outlined below. It could help you find a good graduate program:
The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is a non-profit organization that supports undergraduate research opportunities for faculty and students.
CUR has a program called the Registry of Undergraduate Researchers. The purpose of this registry is to facilitate matchmaking between undergraduates with research experience who wish to pursue an advanced degree and graduate schools who are seeking high quality students who are well prepared for research, which as a UW-Oshkosh Geology major, you are.
Currently the Registry is open to students and graduate schools/employers in nearly all the fields of science. Although it is preferred that you enter as much information as possible in your junior year, seniors are also encouraged to register. You can always update your information to include any new information/accomplishments, and any new research experiences.
The undergraduate registry can be accessed at www.cur.org/ugreg. There is no charge to you to register. When you register you will provide information about your interests, location preference, research experience, theses, transcript information, and other information. Your information is only supplied to the graduate schools and corporations that contract with CUR for this service. Organizations or companies seeking your information for other marketing purposes are not granted access. This program has benefited both students and graduate schools/employers because it allows the potential advisor, school, or employer to narrow their search for well-qualified and interested students.
For more information, see Eric Hiatt (also see the UW-Oshkosh CUR site: http://www.uwosh.edu/faculty_staff/hiatt/CUR/index.html.
FIELD PROGRAMS (See Student Lounge for details.)
Karst Field Studies Program (http://caveandkarst.wku.edu/summerclasses.html)
State University of New York at Oswego (http://www.oswego.edu/geo_classes/geo481/osunyfc.html)
Western Michigan University (http://www.geology.wmich.edu)
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Western Michigan University (http://www.geology.wmich.edu)
**IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE**
APRIL 12, SATURDAY -- GEOLOGY CLUB BANQUET at the Roxy Supper Club, Oshkosh. Tickets will be available for purchase next week.
APRIL 20-23, SUN.-WED. -- AAPG ANNUAL MEETING, San Antonio, TX
APRIL 23-25, WED.-FRI. -- GSA NORTH CENTRAL SECTION 42nd ANNUAL MEETING, Evansville, IN
APRIL 24, THURS. -- CELEBRATION OF SCHOLARSHIP http://www.uwosh.edu/grants/assets/uw_student_support/celebration_of_scholarship.php (Application deadline is March 3.)
APRIL 25, FRI. -- 9th ANNUAL UW SYSTEM SYMPOSIUM FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY at UW River Falls http://www.uwrf.edu/symposium/