Fellowships and Scholarships

Fellowship support is available for qualified applicants to conduct independent marine science research at UW-Friday Harbor Laboratories. Funding for graduate student support derives from generous donations by alumni, scientists and friends of Friday Harbor Laboratories. Note: Students wishing to enroll in a course should follow the financial aid procedures outlined in our student application process.

For Graduate Students Conducting Research

For each of the following fellowships, applications are welcome at any time. However, we strongly encourage applicants to apply before February 1 of each year, and awards are generally made in March.

The Stephen and Ruth Wainwright Endowed Fellowship supports research in functional morphology.

The Alan J. Kohn Endowed Fellowship supports research and courses in invertebrate zoology.

The Patricia L. Dudley Endowment supports research or scholarships for the study of systematics, the structure of marine organisms, or marine invertebrate ecology. It is desirable that findings contribute to the understanding of evolutionary relationships.

To apply for any of these fellowships, please e-mail the following to Scott Schwinge before February 1:

a one-page statement of interest outlining your research objectives
your CV which includes all previous financial support
a statement of financial need including details of all other support and all anticipated costs for this project and time period;
one letter of recommendation sent directly from the writer, and
FHL's Application for Research Facilities.

Applications are strongly encouraged before February 1 of each year. Inquiries should be directed to Scott Schwinge at 206-616-0708. Applications should be addressed to the FHL Fellowship Selection Committee and e-mailed to Scott Schwinge.

For Students Enrolling in Courses and Apprenticeships

Scholarship and fellowship funding derives from generous donations from alumni and friends of the Laboratories. Financial aid is awarded on the basis of both need and merit, and admission decisions are not influenced by financial aid requirements. Support is available to both undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarship and fellowship support is targeted by donors to specific areas of study. For example, the Marine Science Fund provides support for all courses, and the Fernald Fund supports studies of comparative embryology and larval biology. Enrolled students can apply to receive financial aid, and we will consider all FHL scholarship and fellowship funds as we evaluate your needs.

Libbie Hyman Memorial Scholarship. Students enrolling in their first class at a marine field station may be eligible for support from the Libbie Hyman Memorial Scholarship fund. The deadline is March 4. To apply use the on-line application and information at: http://www.sicb.org/grants/hyman/, or contact Isidro Bosch, at bosch@geneseo.edu