Award money will be sent directly to the applicant's school, not the individual.

In Iceland

Payment will be made directly to the institution of higher education for credit toward the tuition obligation of the sucessful candidate.

Fellowship does not fund research equipment or assistants, publication costs, travel to professional meetings or conferences, repayment of loans, institutional costs, or tuition for dependents. Does not fund distance learning or Ph.D coursework or dissertations.

Grant awards require a minimum 1:1 match of cash or contributed goods and services (in-kind) and a match of over 2:1 is encouraged.

Grant funds cannot be used for political advocacy, fundraising, lobbying or litigation activities or to support projects resulting from legally mandated mitigation projects.  The Foundation cannot provide funds for general administrative overhead or indirect expenses.  If you are uncertain about categories of budget items which may or may not be funded, please contact Suzanne Sessine. 

Stipend to cover modest living expenses at STRI ($750/month), roundtrip airfare to Panama, and a research allowance
Geographic Location--Panama at the STRI

Stipend to cover modest living expenses at STRI ($750/month), roundtrip airfare to Panama, and a research allowance

TSC encourages applicants to seek other sources of funding to share project costs. A small portion of the grant may be reserved until TSC receives the final report.

Research must be within region stated above.

Grantee must recognize CODAR inside of any presentation or publication that includes RiverSonde data. Grants are limited to equipment use inside of the United States. Future grant programs may be offered for other regions.Data collected during grant program will be considered joint property of grantee and CODAR. CODAR will be allowed to use data for marketing, product engineering or other purposes.

The awardee is expected to use the grant funds in accordance with the proposed budget. At the end of the grant period, each grant recipient must submit a report using the Student Research Grants website. Reports should briefly update the Scholarship Committee on the status of the research and also should describe the use of funds. Receipts are not necessary. If the recipient is unable to complete the research as proposed, unexpended funds must be returned to SWS.

Award recipients are required to contribute a minimum of four hours of their time to assisting APGA staff during the Conference.

Student will be responsible for meals and any extra charges on the hotel bill). If applicable, students may be asked to share a room with one or two other awardees at the discretion of AMS. 

Travel--including field investigations, agency visits, participation in conferences, or any travel that enhances or facilitates a graduate research program.