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 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:
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.
ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) has provided generous funding four UW graduate students during spring and autumn quarter (eight per year). Recipients must be US citizens. These fellowships carry a $3000 stipend that can be used for room and board and other expenses at FHL. Students who are TAs for classes or RAs for apprenticeships at FHL, or those wishing to do a full quarter of research at Friday Harbor Labs, are eligible to apply for these fellowships. Students must enter the program with and maintain a 3.5 gpa, and they must be willing to speak periodically to ARCS members about their research activities.
Application deadlines: February 1 for spring quarter appointments, and July 1 for autumn quarter appointments. Funding may be available for winter quarter. Contact Scott Schwinge for information before December 15.
Application procedure: Send an e-mail to Scott Schwinge consisting of a letter requesting the fellowship and explaining what you plan to do for the quarter, and a CV or resume, your graduate transcripts, and a letter of recommendation from your academic advisor.
ARCS awards are $3000 and are disbursed through the Graduate School.
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
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