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Jonathan O. Davis Research Fellowship
Organization
Desert Research Institute
Division of Earth and Ecosystem Sciences
2215 Raggio Pky.
Reno, NV 89512
Phone Number (775)673-7300
Emails media@dri.edu
Level of Study Graduate Degree
Award Type Scholarship
Purpose To support and promote students doing quaternary research that impacts the understanding of the quaternary science of the great basin.
Focus Earth sciences; Natural history.
Qualifications Applicants must be outstanding Masters and PhD students conducting research relevant to the Quaternary geology, geomorphology, and/or geoarchaeology of the Great Basin.
Funds $2,500
$5,000
Duration Annual.
To Apply Applicant must submit the following: Cover letter of 1 page addressed to the committee should introduce the applicant, explain their eligibility, describe their research experience and interests, and demonstrate the significance of the proposed research to Quaternary geology, geomorphology and/or geoarchaeology in the Great Basin; Research Proposal of up to 2 pages of text and up to 3 pages of figures; Budget justification of 1 page describing how the funds will be allocated to the research activities. Include any other sources of funding to demonstrate feasibility of the project. Funding for field work and laboratory analysis is preferred; Curriculum Vitae of 2 pages; Letter of support of 1 page written by the research supervisor should document the student’s abilities and potential as a Quaternary scientist, the advisor’s involvement in the development of the proposal, and the advisor’s role in the execution of the proposed research activities.
Deadline November 30.
Contact Email: JODscholarship@dri.edu; URL: www.dri.edu/about/awards-and-scholarships/davis-fellowship/.
For more information http://www.dri.edu/earth-ecosystem-sciences
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