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East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes

Typical application deadline: 
November
Contact Name: 
American Society for Engineering Education
Page last updated: 
09/23/2010
Application Deadline: 
November 10, 2010
Contact Phone: 
(866) 501-2922
weblinks: 
Grant information
Application information
East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes (EAPSI) Website
Funding source home page: 
National Science Foundation
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

 

As of the deadline date of the application year, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
  • Enrolled in a research-oriented Master's or Ph.D. degree program (including joint degree programs);
  • Students enrolled in joint Bachelor/Master's programs must have graduated from the undergraduate degree; and
  • Enrolled at a U.S. institution in the United States; and
  • Pursuing studies in fields of science and engineering research and education supported by the National Science Foundation (see Section X below).

Applications submitted by persons who do not  meet ALL the above criteria will be returned without review.

Previous awardees may apply, but only to a new host location (Australia, China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore or Taiwan.)

Students selected for the program who are matriculated at the time of application and subsequently graduate may still receive an award and participate in the EAPSI program.

Keywords: 
Asia
Computers
Ecological studies
Environmental Education
GIS
Global change
International
International students
Natural Resource Management
People
Remote sensing
Research/field research
Science/technology
Social sciences
Sustainability/Sustainable Development
Travel
Amount: 
$5,000 stipend, roundtrip airfare, and support for orientation and living expenses abroad
Funding Abstract: 

The East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes (EAPSI) provide U.S. graduate students in science and engineering:  1) first-hand research experiences in Australia, China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore or Taiwan; 2) an introduction to the science, science policy, and scientific infrastructure of the respective location; and 3) an orientation to the society, culture and language. The primary goals of EAPSI are to introduce students to East Asia and Pacific science and engineering in the context of a research setting, and to help students initiate scientific relationships that will better enable future collaboration with foreign counterparts. All institutes, except Japan, last approximately eight weeks from June to August. Japan lasts approximately ten weeks from June to August.

Type of Funding: 
Grant
Application Process and Required Materials: 

PROPOSAL COMPONENTS:   

  1. Cover Sheet:
  2. Application Form:
  3. Project Summary: A standard project summary is automatically generated for all EAPSI applications. Do not change this section.
  4. Project Description:
    • Include the title of your research.
    • Describe the Intellectual Merit of your proposed research
    • Provide a clear description of hypothesis-driven research question(s) to be addressed, research objectives and methodologies. 
    • The proposed research should be achievable within a 6-7 week time frame (8-9 weeks for Japan).
    • Describe the Broader Impacts of the proposed research and of your participation in the Summer Institute
    • List the specific expertise of your proposed host researcher and capability of the host institution
    • Describe what benefits derive from working with your host on the proposed research topic/project.
    • Describe the expected value of gaining cultural and scientific experience in Australia, China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore or Taiwan to your future career.
    • Describe your unique qualifications to conduct research in an international setting.
    • Project Descriptions that exceed the limit of five (5) single space pages will be returned without review.  
    • References must be listed separately and uploaded into the References section.

  5.  Biographical Sketch (not to exceed two single-spaced pages): Provide a 2-page biographical sketch that includes your academic background, past research experience, previous international experience, a list of publications (if any), and/or other pertinent information (e.g., awards, skills and abilities) you consider relevant to determining your overall suitability for receiving an EAPSI fellowship.
  6. Two Letters of Recommendation: You must have two letters of recommendation from faculty members or other senior individuals qualified to comment on your abilities and potential as an EAPSI Fellow.
  7. Supplementary Documents: ONLY the following supplementary documents are to be submitted electronically via FastLane as part of the application:
  • Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts: Unofficial copies are acceptable.
  • A statement from your advisor, the registrar's office, Dean, or Department Chair attesting to your current enrollment in the graduate program.  Email statements with their original headings including senders' email addresses and dates are acceptable.
  • Correspondence (emails) including letters of invitation or acceptance from potential host researcher(s).
  • One-page project synopsis and timeline.
Fund Usage: 
Research
Funding Restrictions: 

Must perform research at selected locations.

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

Francis H. Moffitt Memorial Scholarship

Typical application deadline: 
December
Contact Name: 
ASPRS Scholarship Administrator
Page last updated: 
09/23/2010
Contact Phone: 
(301) 493-0290 ext 101
Application Deadline: 
December 1, 2010
weblinks: 
Fellowship information
Application
Funding source home page: 
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Students currently enrolled or intending to enroll in a college or university in the United States or Canada, who are pursing a program of study in surveying or photogrammetry leading to a career in the geospatial mapping profession.

Keywords: 
Computers
Geography
GIS
Global change
Natural Resource Management
Remote sensing
Science/technology
Amount: 
$4,000 and a one-year student or associate membership (new or renewal) in ASPRS
Funding Abstract: 

The purpose of the award is to encourage students to pursue a course of study in surveying and photogrammetry leading to a career in the geospatial mapping profession.  This award is presented by ASPRS, MAPPS (the Management Association of Private Photogrammetric Surveyors) and ACSM (the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping) through the ASPRS Foundation from funds donated by students, associates, colleagues, and friends of Frank Moffitt as a memorial to his lifetime contributions to the photogrammetric surveying profession.

Type of Funding: 
Fellowship
Funding Comments: 

The award consists of a certificate,  a  $4,000 grant, and a one-year student or associate membership (new or renewal) in ASPRS.

Application Process and Required Materials: 

Electronic submission is required.

An application includes the following items:

  • A listing of courses taken, and/or those to be taken, in surveying and photogrammetry and other related geospatial information technologies, recognizing that instruction in remote sensing is often embedded in courses taught in many different disciplines.
  • A transcript of all college/university level courses completed and grades received to demonstrate scholastic ability.
  • A listing of internships, special projects or work experience; technical papers, research reports or other documents; courses taught as a lecturer or teaching assistant; and presentations made that may support the applicant’s capabilities in this field.
  • Two letters of recommendation from faculty members or professionals having knowledge of the applicant’s capabilities (demonstrated or potential).
  • A statement, not to exceed 2 pages, detailing the applicant’s educational and/or research goals that relate to the advancement of surveying and photogrammetry and other related geospatial information technologies and the applications of these technologies. The statement should also include long-term careen goals in the profession and future plans.

Award Selection

  • The Committee evaluates each candidate’s application, applying equal weight to each element outlined above.
  • The Committee will also assign additional points, as appropriate, to the final scores for those applicants having attributes that reflect Professor Moffitt’s career and contributions.
Fields of Study: 
Environmental Informatics

Intergraph Scholarship

Typical application deadline: 
December
Contact Name: 
ASPRS Scholarship Administrator
Page last updated: 
09/23/2010
Contact Phone: 
(301) 493-0290 ext 101
Application Deadline: 
December 1, 2010
weblinks: 
Fellowship information
Application
Funding source home page: 
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

The award is restricted to members of ASPRS. It is intended for a student who is currently pursuing graduate-level studies or who plans to enroll for graduate studies in a recognized college or university in the United States or elsewhere.

Keywords: 
Computers
GIS
Remote sensing
Research/field research
Science/technology
Amount: 
$2,000
Funding Abstract: 

The purpose of the award is to facilitate graduate-level studies and career goals adjudged to address new and innovative uses of signal processing, image processing techniques, and the application of photogrammetry to real-world techniques within the earth imaging industry. This award is presented by a grant from the ASPRS Foundation on behalf of corporate contributions to the Foundation by Intergraph, a technology company that provides innovative solutions to the earth imaging industry.

Type of Funding: 
Fellowship
Funding Comments: 

The award consists of a one-year scholarship in the amount of $2,000 and a certificate.

Application Process and Required Materials: 

Eletronic submission is required.

In addition to the application form, and official transcripts, applicants must submit the following items:

  • A 2-page statement detailing applicant’s educational and career plans for continuing studies in photogrammetric applications.
  • Two completed letters of reference from faculty members who have knowledge of the applicant’s capabilities.
  • Technical papers, research reports, or other pertinent items produced by the applicant and indicating capabilities in this field may be submitted with the application, but are not required.

Award Selection

  • The Intergraph Scholarship selection committee will evaluate each application and apply equal weight to each of the items listed above. The applicant who, in the opinion of the majority of the committee, has the highest overall ranking will be designated as the recipient.
Fields of Study: 
Environmental Informatics

GeoEye Award

Typical application deadline: 
December
Contact Name: 
ASPRS Scholarship Administrator
Page last updated: 
09/23/2010
Application Deadline: 
December 1, 2010
Contact Phone: 
(301) 493-0290 ext 101
weblinks: 
Fellowship information
Application
Funding source home page: 
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 
  • Full time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university in the USA or Canada with image processing facilities appropriate for conducting the proposed work.
  • Student member of ASPRS
Keywords: 
Computers
Geography
GIS
Remote sensing
Research/field research
Science/technology
Amount: 
Satellite imagery data valued up to $20,000 and a certificate
Funding Abstract: 

To support remote sensing education and stimulate the development of applications of high-resolution digital satellite imagery for applied research by undergraduate or graduate students. This award is presented by the ASPRS Foundation, with funding provided by The GeoEye Foundation.

Type of Funding: 
Grant
Funding Comments: 

A grant of data valued at up to $20,000, and a certificate inscribed with the recipient’s name and his/her institution.

Application Process and Required Materials: 

Electronic submission is required.

In addition to the application form, two letters of recommendation, and official transcripts, applicants must submit a brief proposal (two pages or less) with the following information:

  • Title: The title must describe the proposed research.
  • Objective: Clearly state the purpose(s) of the research and the applications that it might address.
  • Description of research study area and data needs: Provide a brief description of physical features of the study area. Consider the area to be covered and the amount of digital satellite imagery needed for the study. Include information on the scene identification, coverage date (s), and quality rating. Note: Only GeoEye data from the archive can be acquired under this award.
  • Applications: Description of the possible applications that might result from this research and indicate possible users.
  • Analysis procedure(s): Provide a brief description of the analysis approach, indicating why digital satellite imagery is appropriate.
  • Anticipated results: State the specific results desired in performing this research with the use of the digital satellite imagery.
  • Budget: Itemize the budget for the grant, specifying GeoEye products (up to $2,000) needed for the research. Note: Only GeoEye products can be requested on your budget. Also identify other support for the research, e.g., computer facilities (provided by the college/university); fieldwork (grant no. “yy” from the ABC Foundation”); manuscript preparation (personal funds); etc.
  • List all courses, workshops, and other training/experience that demonstrate your capability to conduct proposed research. Obtain approval signature of student faculty adviser.

Award Selection

  • The selection committee from the ASPRS GIS Division and GeoEye will evaluate each application and will apply equal weight to each element outlined above.
  • The applicant who, in the opinion of the majority of the committee, has the highest overall ranking will be designated the recipient.
Funding Restrictions: 
  • Recipient must abide by the conditions set forth in GeoEye’s “End-user License Agreement”.  The recipient will also prepare a written report of the results of the project and submit it to ASPRS and to GeoEye for possible company use. The report is due within one year of receipt of data.
  • The recipient (or his/her representative) must attend presentation ceremony during the annual meeting to receive the award certificate.
Fields of Study: 
Environmental Informatics

Robert N. Colwell Memorial Fellowship

Typical application deadline: 
December
Contact Name: 
ASPRS Scholarship Administrator
Page last updated: 
09/23/2010
Contact Phone: 
(301) 493-0290 ext. 101
Application Deadline: 
December 1, 2010
weblinks: 
Fellowship information
Application
Funding source home page: 
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

The Award is made to a graduate student (Master's or Ph.D. level) currently enrolled or intending to enroll in a college or university in the United States or Canada, or a recently graduated (within three years of graduation) post-doctoral researcher, who is pursuing a program of study aimed at starting a professional career where expertise is required in remote sensing or other related geospatial information technologies.

Keywords: 
Computers
GIS
Remote sensing
Science/technology
Amount: 
$5,000 and a one-year student or associate membership (new or renewal) in ASPRS
Funding Abstract: 

The purpose of the Award is to encourage and commend college/university graduate students or post-doctoral researchers who display exceptional interest, desire, ability, and aptitude in the field of remote sensing or other related geospatial information technologies, and who have a special interest in developing practical uses of these technologies.  The award is presented by the ASPRS Foundation from funds donated by students, associates, colleagues, and friends of Robert Colwell, one of the world's most respected leaders in remote sensing, a field that he stewarded from the interpretation of World War II aerial photographs to the advanced acquisition and analysis of many types of geospatial data from military and civilian satellite programs.

Type of Funding: 
Fellowship
Funding Comments: 

The award consists of a certificate and a check in the amount of $5,000 and a one-year student or associate membership (new or renewal) in ASPRS.

Application Process and Required Materials: 

Electronic submission is required.  An application includes the following items:  

  • A listing of courses taken, and/or those to be taken, in remote sensing or other related geospatial information technologies, recognizing that instruction in remote sensing is often embedded in courses taught in many different disciplines.
  • An official transcript of all college/university level courses completed and grades received to demonstrate scholastic ability.
  • A listing of internships, special projects or work experience; technical papers, research reports or other documents; courses taught as a lecturer or teaching assistant; and presentations made that may support the applicant’s capabilities in this field.
  • Three letters of recommendation from faculty members or professionals having knowledge of the applicant’s capabilities (demonstrated or potential).
  • A statement, not to exceed 2 pages, detailing the applicant’s educational and/or research goals that relate to the advancement of remote sensing or other related geospatial information technologies and the applications of these technologies for mapping, monitoring and/or assessing land (including coastal) resources and helping solve land resource planning or management issues.  (Note: Dr. Colwell’s research focused mostly on developing and demonstrating practical uses of remote sensing.)

Award Selection

  • The Selection Committee evaluates each applicant, applying equal weight to each of the five items listed above.  The applicant who, in the opinion of the majority of the Committee, has the highest overall ranking is designated as the winner.
Fields of Study: 
Environmental Informatics

BAE Systems Award

Typical application deadline: 
December
Contact Name: 
ASPRS Scholarship Administrator
Page last updated: 
02/14/2011
Application Deadline: 
December 1, 2010
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 
  • Eligibility for this award is limited to papers describing civil (non-military) applications of photogrammetry or remote sensing.
  • The applicant must be a student enrolled in a masters or doctoral program at a recognized institution of higher education chartered to award higher degrees.
  • The applicant must be the principal author of a paper accepted for publication in the proceedings of the ASPRS annual conference. Such papers may have multiple authors, but only the principal author may apply.
  • The applicant must be a current student member of ASPRS.
Funding source home page: 
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
weblinks: 
Fellowship information
Application
Keywords: 
GIS
Remote sensing
Amount: 
$2,000
Funding Abstract: 
  • The purpose of the award is to reward top quality research and publication by young students (under age 35 as of the application deadline) at master’s or doctoral level and to encourage researchers to use the ASPRS annual conference as a vehicle to publish and present their findings.
  • Both the paper and the application must be submitted on or before the required deadline for receipt of the paper for the conference proceedings, as published in the Instructions to Authors. This is the only award with an alternate deadline for application submittal.
Type of Funding: 
Award/Prize
Funding Comments: 
  • The award consists of a certificate and a grant of $2,000, equally divided among the recipients if more than one is selected. This amount can be varied at the request of BAE Systems.
  • Selected paper(s) will be published in Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing (PE&RS), the official journal of ASPRS.
  • The award is presented by the ASPRS Foundation with funding provided by BAE Systems.
Application Process and Required Materials: 

Electronic submission is required.

  • The applicant must submit an abstract for consideration for presentation at the ASPRS annual conference on or before the published deadline of the Call for Papers.
  • Once the abstract is accepted for presentation, the applicant must submit the full paper for publication in the ASPRS conference proceedings, together with the Application Form for the BAE Systems Award.  Both the paper and the application must be submitted on or before the required deadline for receipt of the paper for the conference proceedings, as published in the Instructions to Authors. This is the only award with an alternate deadline for application submittal.
  • Application consists of the standard Application Form and a signed statement from the applicant’s faculty advisor that the applicant is a student working on the stated degree and that the published paper is primarily the work of the student. Applicants who have made only minor contributions to the work, for example, when it is primarily the work of their professor or research supervisor, are not eligible for the award.

References and transcripts are not required.

Award Selection

  • The selection committee will review applications for eligibility and will judge the submitted papers of eligible applicants, taking into account the significance of the research or innovation, the quality of scientific writing and other criteria that the panel may see fit to include.
  • The selected applicant must agree to personally present the paper at the Annual Conference.
Fields of Study: 
Environmental Informatics

SNRE-led research team receives NASA grant to study humans, adaptation and climate change on Mongolian Plateau

Ann Arbor, MI
6/25/2009

Researchers at the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE), in partnership with collaborators at Eastern Michigan University and the Chinese and Mongolian Academies of Sciences, have received a $900,000 grant from NASA to study human adaptation to climate change on the Mongolian Plateau.

Kevin Merrill<br />Director of Communications, SNRE<br />C: 734.417.7392 | merrillk@umich.edu<br />

Fields of Study: 
Environmental Informatics

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