School of Natural Resources and Environment

Behavior, Education and Communication

Caroline Thorn Kissel Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship

Typical application deadline: 
February
Contact Name: 
Ms. Judy Smith
Page last updated: 
11/18/2010
Contact Phone: 
(212) 753-8287
Application Deadline: 
February 10, 2011
weblinks: 
Scholarship information
Application form
Funding source home page: 
Garden Club of America
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Students who are either residents of the state of New Jersey studying in New Jersey or elsewhere or non-residents pursuing a study in New Jersey or its surrounding waters.

Keywords: 
Biodiversity
Ecological studies
Environmental Education
General support
Natural Resource Management
Plants
Research/field research
Science/technology
Sustainability/Sustainable Development
Water/Aquatic
Amount: 
$2000
Funding Abstract: 

The scholarship promotes environmental studies by students who are either residents of the state of New Jersey studying in New Jersey or elsewhere or non-residents pursuing a study in New Jersey or its surrounding waters. Applicants are reviewed by a GCA Scholarship Selection Committee including a New Jersey representative.

Type of Funding: 
Award/Prize
Application Process and Required Materials: 

* Application form:
http://www.gcamerica.org/scholarship/kissel_app_09.pdf

* Essay
* 2 letters of recommendation
* Please do not alter or retype the application, or send any additional materials that are not required.

Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture

African Initiative Grants and Fellowship Program

Typical application deadline: 
February
Contact Name: 
Robin Grice
Page last updated: 
11/30/2010
Application Deadline: 
February 16, 2011
Contact Phone: 
734-764-5513
weblinks: 
Fellowship Information, including link to Application
Funding source home page: 
Center for Afroamerican and African Studies
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Masters
Ph.D.
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

- Fellowship funds can be used to recruit international as well as domestic students.
- The students nominated must plan to embark on a course of study and research in the field of African Studies.
- Funds will be awarded only if students have been accepted to the University of Michigan graduate program and if there is an offer of departmental/program support and a pledge of departmental resources.

Keywords: 
Africa
Behavior
Ecosystem
Environmental Education
Environmental Justice
General support
Global change
Green development
International
International students
Land management
People
Policy
Research/field research
Sustainability/Sustainable Development
Amount: 
up to $10,000
Funding Abstract: 

Rackham provides funds for grants and fellowships for current UM graduate students interested in African Studies. Each academic year, funds will be available to support graduate students who are studying or researching in the field of African Studies. Students can apply to CAAS for small grants to help cover research expenses.

Departments and schools are encouraged to nominate students they want to be considered for fellowships. The African Initiative Fellowships are awarded by and distributed through the Center for Afroamerican and African Studies.

Type of Funding: 
Grant
Funding Comments: 

Conditions of Awards: recipients of the award are expected to be actively involved in the life of the Center. In particular, they are expected to participate in CAAS' African Workshop and make a presentation of their work or studies at the Center.

Application Process and Required Materials: 

departments and schools must compile and email the following materials as one pdf document in the same order as below. Please identify each of the materials in the top, right corner of each page. For example, all of the pages of your 'statement of purpose' should have, 'statement of purpose' in the top, right corner.

1. A nomination (for applicants being nominated by a department or school).

2. A completed African Initiative Fellowship application.

3. A curriculum vitae

4. A statement of purpose (5 pages maximum)

5. A transcript (original or a copy of one)

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO: gricer@umich.edu. Please type 'African Initiative Fellowship' in the subject line.

Fund Usage: 
Research, travel
Funding Restrictions: 

African Initiative Fellowships cannot be used to support RA's (with tuition waivers).

Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems

National Student Scholarship Program

Typical application deadline: 
April
Contact Name: 
Brenda Lackey, Scholarship Coordinator
Page last updated: 
02/07/2011
Application Deadline: 
April 15, 2011
Contact Phone: 
715-346-2076
weblinks: 
Scholarship Information
Scholarship Application
Funding source home page: 
National Association for Interpretation
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Masters
Master's Project
Ph.D.
Other
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 
  • Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
  • Applicants must be students in the field of interpretation or a related field.
  • Applicants must be members of NAI through December 1, 2011.
  • Applicants must be able to attend the NAI National Workshop.
  • Previous national scholarship winners, NAI national, regional, and sectional officers, scholarship committee members, and members of their families are not eligible.
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Keywords: 
Environmental Education
General support
People
Recreation
Social sciences
Amount: 
$1,500
Funding Abstract: 

The National Association for Interpretation is pleased to announce its scholarship program for college students who are studying natural, historical, and cultural interpretation or are in a closely related field with career aspirations in the field of interpretation. The goal of the scholarship program is to recognize students who have the potential to make an outstanding contribution to the field of interpretation.

Type of Funding: 
Award/Prize
Funding Comments: 

 

Each student must be able to attend the NAI National Workshop. Students will be recognized at a scholarship breakfast as well as participate with the Workshop Committee in the Scholarship Auction.

 

 

Application Process and Required Materials: 

Application form; two letters of recommendation, one from a current professor or instructor and one from a current or past employer; a resume with three additional references; a statement of interest in interpretation and progessional goals; a statement of graduate research/project goals and importance to interpretation; statement of current membership status in the National Association for Interpretation; copy of transcript; statement of financial need.

Fund Usage: 
Tuition, general support
Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication

Howard Weaver and Bert Szabo Academic Scholarships

Typical application deadline: 
February
Contact Name: 
Andrea Haslage
Page last updated: 
04/05/2011
Application Deadline: 
February 5, 2011
Contact Phone: 
(614) 367-0736
weblinks: 
Scholarship overview
Application information
Funding source home page: 
National Association of Interpretation - Region 4 Homepage
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Must be an individual member of the National Association for Interpretation (NAI).

Keywords: 
Behavior
Ecological studies
Environmental Education
Global change
Landscape Architecture
People
Policy
Professional presentation
Social sciences
Travel
Amount: 
$1,000 plus non-monetary awards
Funding Abstract: 

The NAI Region 4 Scholarships and Grants Committee is now accepting applications for the Howard “Howdy” Weaver and Bert Szabo academic scholarships to be awarded at the March-April 2010 NAI Region 4 Regional Interpreter’s Workshop in Midland, Michigan. The scholarship fund is supported by regional auction proceeds and other member activities/contributions. This year, two $1,000 scholarships PLUS REGISTRATION, MEALS, AND LODGING FOR THE 2010 NAI REGION 4 WORKSHOP will be awarded to TWO selected students. 

Type of Funding: 
Award/Prize
Application Process and Required Materials: 

Application form, letter of reference, resume of professional work or other contributions to the interpretation field.

 Follow-up report indicating how the award was used.

Fund Usage: 
Tuition, academic expenses, internships, general
Funding Restrictions: 

Part of funding is for attendance at the NAI Region 4 Regional Interpreter's Workshop.

Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Landscape Architecture

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship

Typical application deadline: 
January
Contact Name: 
Patricia Scroggs
Page last updated: 
10/21/2010
Application Deadline: 
January 21, 2011
Contact Phone: 
(202) 806-4367
weblinks: 
Fellowship overview
Application requirements
Funding source home page: 
Howard University
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

* U.S. citizen
* Must be in senior year of undergraduate study or have completed undergraduate degree and apply BEFORE beginning graduate school.
* Must have cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on 4.0 scale.

Awardees must be US citizens, must be in their senior year of undergraduate study or have completed an undergraduate degree and apply before beginning graduate school, and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Keywords: 
Global change
Green development
International
Minority
People
Policy
Social sciences
Sustainability/Sustainable Development
Travel
Women
Amount: 
up to $34,000 per year
Funding Abstract: 

The Rangel Graduate Fellowship is a program that aims to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers in the Foreign Service in which they can help formulate, represent and implement U.S. foreign policy.  Each year, the Rangel Program selects 20 outstanding Rangel Fellows in a highly competitive nationwide process and helps support them through two years of graduate study, internships and professional development activities, and entry into the Foreign Service.  This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need.  Fellows who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers, one of the most exciting and rewarding careers available.

Type of Funding: 
Fellowship
Application Process and Required Materials: 

The online application includes:

  • Background information
  • personal statement
  • statement about applicant's financial needs
  • 2 letters of recommendation

Mailed-in Supplementary Materials Include:

  • Proof of U.S. citizenship with a copy of (choose one): Birth certificate, Certificate of U.S. citizenship, U.S. passport
  •  The Student Aid Report (SAR) generated from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form FAFSA
  • GRE or GMAT Scores (copy of report sent to student)
  • Official transcript from all colleges and universities that the applicant has attended (must be sent in a sealed envelope either by applicant in the supplementary materials package, or directly from the institution)
  • Official Financial Aid Statement from applicant’s senior year
Fund Usage: 
Tuition, room and board, other academic needs
Funding Restrictions: 

At the conclusion of two years of study, the Rangel Fellow is expected to have obtained a degree in international affairs or another area of relevance to the work of the Foreign Service (such as public administration, public policy, business administration, foreign languages, economics, political science, or communications) at a graduate or professional school approved by the Rangel Program. Awardees are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 throughout their period of study.

Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning

Graduate Student Travel Fellowship

Contact Name: 
Prof. Sheila Patek, Chair of the Student Support Committee
Typical application deadline: 
October
Page last updated: 
09/14/2010
Application Deadline: 
October 15, 2010
weblinks: 
Fellowship information
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Must be member of SICB.

Funding source home page: 
Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB)
Keywords: 
Africa
Asia
Biodiversity
Central Europe
Eastern Europe
International
Latin America
Middle East
Natural Resource Management
Research/field research
Southeast Asia
Travel
Western Europe
Amount: 
up to $2,000
Funding Abstract: 

To provide funds for travel and other expenses at distant research laboratories, museums, or field sites with the primary purpose to learn specialized techniques or to use unique equipment or collections. 

Type of Funding: 
Fellowship
Funding Comments: 

Expects to fund 3 fellowships.

Application Process and Required Materials: 

Electronic submission.  Use form available on the website.  All fields must be completed.

*  application form

*  Proposal (3,000 character limit)

*  Literature Citations

*  Funding Request

*  Two letters of recommentation--submited by the letter writers via a separate online form

Fund Usage: 
Travel to 'distant' sites and use of specialized equipment.
Funding Restrictions: 

Travel to field research sites and living expenses while doing field research.

 Awards are made payable to the individual recipients.  No part of an award may be used for the payment of indirect costs to the recipient's institutions

Students may apply to only one award program (travel-FGST or research-GIAR) per year.

Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems

Multi-Country Research Program

Typical application deadline: 
January
Page last updated: 
10/14/2010
Contact Phone: 
(202) 633-1304
Application Deadline: 
January 12, 2011
Funding source home page: 
Council of American Overseas Research Centers
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Eligibility requirements apply at the time of application. Applicants must meet all of the following requirements and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin and/or disability.

  • Must be a U.S. citizen. Proof of citizenship (photocopy of passport) must be shown upon award notification.
  • Must have a Ph.D., be a U.S. doctoral candidate who has completed all Ph.D. requirements with the exception of the dissertation, or be enrolled in a Master's degree granting program.
  • Must be engaged in the study of and research in the humanities, social sciences, and allied natural sciences.
  • Must wish to conduct research of regional or trans-regional significance in two or more countries outside the United States, one of which must host a participating American overseas research center (ORC).
weblinks: 
Fellowship information
Application checklist
Keywords: 
General support
Global change
International
Research/field research
Social sciences
Travel
Amount: 
Up to $12,000 for doctoral candidates; up to $8,000 for master's students
Funding Abstract: 

The Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) Multi-Country Fellowship Program supports advanced regional or trans-regional research in the humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences for U.S. master's students, doctoral candidates, and scholars who have already earned their Ph.D. Preference will be given to candidates examining comparative and/or cross-regional research. Applicants are eligible to apply as individuals or in teams.

Scholars must carry out research in two or more countries outside the United States, at least one of which hosts a participating American overseas research center. Approximately ten awards of up to $12,000 each will be given in the doctoral candidate/post-doctoral scholar competition. Approximately four awards of up to $8,000 each will be given in the master's student competition.

Type of Funding: 
Fellowship
Application Process and Required Materials: 

A complete application consists of:

  1. Application Form
  2. Project Description - On a separate sheet of paper, in 1500 words or less, please describe the nature of your proposed project and your competence to carry out the required research. State your research question and the methods and procedures you will use to conduct your research. Give the reasons why your project requires your presence in the countries you indicated and indicate the facilities (e.g., libraries, museums, archives, field sites) that you plan to use while conducting your research. What relationship will you have with the host-country ORC(s)? Finally, indicate the extent to which you have investigated other funding sources. Please note that those judging your application may not be specialists in your field.
  3. Project Bibliography/Literature Review - 1 page maximum, additional pages will not be submitted to the readers for review.
  4. Two (2) separate letters of recommendation- Ph.D candidates must have one letter from academic advisor with a signed Academic Advisor Form.
  5. Curriculum Vitae - 3 pages maximum, additional pages will not be submitted to the readers for review.
  6. Graduate Transcripts - Master's Students and Ph.D candidates only

Please read the Application Instructions before submitting your application.

Download the full application packet (instructions, application form, and academic advisor form) here.
Fund Usage: 
Research, travel
Funding Restrictions: 

Proposal and research must occur in at least two countries, one of which hosts a research center. Refer to http://www.caorc.org/programs/multi-centers.htm for location of centers. Fellowship must last at least 90 days. Air travel must adhere to "Fly America" procedures.

Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture

Rackham International Research Awards

Typical application deadline: 
February
Contact Name: 
Kelly Peckens
Page last updated: 
12/14/2010
Application Deadline: 
February 1, 2011
Contact Phone: 
734-764-9135
weblinks: 
Award information
Application form
Funding source home page: 
Rackham Graduate School
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Masters
Master's Project
Ph.D.
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Preference will be given to doctoral students who will have reached candidacy by September 2012 and have an approved dissertation topic, and students in terminal master's programs who have a non-course related research project required for their degree. Students of any citizenship may apply. Students may not apply exclusively for language training, but may submit proposals that combine language study with research.

Keywords: 
General support
International
International students
Research/field research
Amount: 
$7,000
Funding Abstract: 

The Rackham Graduate School announces 2011 Rackham International Research Awards (RIRA) to support terminal master's and doctoral students conducting degree-related research outside the United States and Puerto Rico. Terminal Master's students are those in programs which do not offer a Ph.D. degree, such as an M.F.A.

Type of Funding: 
Award/Prize
Funding Comments: 

It is expected that up to thirty-five awards will be made, averaging about $7,000 each. The maximum award amount is $8,000. Funding will be available for use by mid-May 2011.

Students with external research fellowship support may apply, but must demonstrate convincing need for additional funding.

Application Process and Required Materials: 

Students must complete the Rackham International Research Awards application and submit one copy of:

  • A statement of no more than three 12-font double-spaced pages, written in a language for non-specialists, that describes the proposed research and explains its significance and feasibility. Applicants should also discuss any language skills they may need to conduct the proposed research.
  • A full budget and timetable discussion that presents anticipated costs and shows all other sources of support, pending and confirmed, for the proposed period of research.
  • A letter of no more than two pages from the student's principal advisor (chair of the dissertation committee, if the student has an approved dissertation proposal). The writer should address the student's achievement and promise, previous sources of support, and any obstacles facing the student in securing external or internal funding for research abroad. The letter should be submitted electronically as part of the online application.
  • An unofficial copy of the University of Michigan graduate academic record (transcript).
  • A resume/curriculum vitae.
Fund Usage: 
Research, travel
Funding Restrictions: 

May not be used exclusively for language training, but may submit proposals that combine language training with research. May not be used for the purchase of equipment or software. RIRA is a one-time only award.

Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture

PhD Dissertation Award

Typical application deadline: 
July
Page last updated: 
12/14/2009
Contact Phone: 
(202) 496-0130
Application Deadline: 
July 9, 2010
Funding source home page: 
Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management
Applicant Eligibility: 
Ph.D.
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Any dissertation that has been completed in the academic years 2009 or 2010 and granted a degree in that period is eligible for consideration. No dissertation that has been completed prior to May 1, 2008 will be accepted. No previously submitted dissertations will be considered. Dissertations from any discipline are acceptable as long as they deal substantively with public policy issues and are nominated through an institutional member of APPAM.

weblinks: 
Award information, including nominating procedure
Keywords: 
Economics
Environmental Justice
General support
Policy
Professional presentation
Social sciences
Amount: 
$1,500 plus travel to fall conference
Funding Abstract: 

The Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) seeks to recognize emergent scholars in the field of public policy and management by presenting an award for the best Ph.D. dissertation in public policy and management.
Winners receive a cash award in the amount of $1,000 in addition to a plaque, recognition at the annual APPAM fall research conference, and publication of an abstract in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. A separate grant covering travel costs to the fall conference also will be provided. The award winner, and two honorable mentions, will be given an opportunity to display posters of their dissertations during the research conference.

Type of Funding: 
Award/Prize
Application Process and Required Materials: 

Nominations must come from programs that are institutional members of APPAM (UM = Ford School of Public Policy). Please send a letter of nomination (with the nominee's current address, email address, and phone number) carefully detailing the unique contributions this dissertation makes to the field and three (3) copies of the dissertation to the APPAM office

Fund Usage: 
Award
Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning

Ginsberg Student Fellowships

Typical application deadline: 
January
Contact Name: 
Dave Waterhouse
Page last updated: 
04/12/2011
Application Deadline: 
January 1, 2011
Contact Phone: 
(734) 647-7402
weblinks: 
Fellowship information, including link to initial proposal form
Funding source home page: 
The Edward Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Masters
Master's Project
Ph.D.
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

All undergraduate and graduate students at UM are eligible to apply for funds.

Keywords: 
Activism
Biodiversity
Environmental Education
General support
Minority
People
Social sciences
Urban Planning
Amount: 
up to $2,000 stipend plus $250 project support
Funding Abstract: 

The Ginsberg Student Fellowships provide University of Michigan students with the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the community in partnership with a community-based organization.  The Fellowships provide a stipend to students of up to $2000 (spring/summer or fall/winter fellowship).  To help defray the costs of the project, each fellow will also be eligible for up to $250 in program funds (not intended for travel expenses).

*NOT OFFERED IN 2011; WILL LIKELY BE OFFERED IN 2012 STARTING IN JANUARY.*

Type of Funding: 
Fellowship
Funding Comments: 

Funding support is available for projects during the upcoming Spring/Summer or Fall/Winter terms.

Application Process and Required Materials: 

The Fellowship has a two-step application process. Students must submit a two-page initial proposal form including: student information, title of proposal, community partner information, partnership information, and a proposal (250 words max) outlining proposed project and a statement of motivation.

If students are invited to submit a final application, they must submit: final application form, complete project proposal, resume, and a letter from proposed community partner.

Fund Usage: 
Project implementation
Funding Restrictions: 

Proposals that do not involve direct community engagement and outcomes will not be considered (i.e., this is not a research fellowship). Recipient must acknowledge the Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning as a supporter of the project and may be asked to present at the Ginsberg National Board meeting or in ongoing training and meetings with other Fellows. Fellows must submit a final report within thirty days of project completion.

Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning

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