School of Natural Resources and Environment

Environmental Informatics

US Student Fulbright Program

Typical application deadline: 
September
Contact Name: 
Kelly Peckens
Page last updated: 
03/28/2011
Application Deadline: 
September 8, 2011
Contact Phone: 
(734) 764-9135
weblinks: 
Fulbright Information
UM Fulbright Information
Online Application
Funding source home page: 
Institute of International Education
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

To apply for this program through the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus, applicants must (a) be U-M students, alumni, or staff; (b) be U.S. citizens; (c) have completed an undergraduate degree by the beginning of the award; and (d) demonstrate the language skills necessary to complete the proposed project.  Enrolled students are required to apply through U-M.

Keywords: 
Environmental Education
International
People
Social sciences
Travel
Amount: 
not specifed
Funding Abstract: 

The Institute of International Education (IIE), on behalf of the U.S. State Department, administers the Student Fulbright Program, which makes fellowships available to over 1,500 U.S. students annually to study, conduct research, teach English or train in the creative arts in more than 155 countries worldwide. At U-M this competition is administered by the International Institute.

Type of Funding: 
Fellowship
Funding Comments: 

Advising: Applicants should familiarize themselves with all sections of the Fulbright website, paying special attention to the Country Summaries, Preparing an Application and Apply Now sections. Students should also attend an Information Session (see above).  After attending an Information Session, students should meet individually with a Fulbright Program Advisor:

CTools:  U-M enrolled students and alumni can now join our "Fulbright Resources" site on CTools.  To join, simply login to CTools using your uniqname and password.  Click on "Membership" and then "Joinable Sites."  There you can search for our "Fulbright Resources" site and click to join.  The Statements of Grant Purpose and Personal Statements of both our past full grant recipients and ETA grant recipients, as well as previous Letters of Affiliation, are available.  

Application Process and Required Materials: 

Applicants must submit the following application materials:

  • a completed Online Application Form
  • a Statement of Grant Purpose (single-spaced, 12-pt. font, a maximum of 2 pages for full grants, a maximum of 1 page for ETA grants)
  • a Personal Statement (a maximum of 1 page, single-spaced, 12-pt. font)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcript(s) for all undergraduate and graduate work (if any)
  • a Foreign Language Report, if applying to a non-English-speaking country
  • Letter(s) of Affiliation(if any)
Fund Usage: 
Stipend, travel, other
Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture
Conservation Ecology

Competitive Grants

Typical application deadline: 
February
Contact Name: 
Ed Cesa
Page last updated: 
12/14/2010
Application Deadline: 
February 1, 2011
Contact Phone: 
304-285-1530
weblinks: 
Grant nformation, including link to application
Funding source home page: 
US Forest Service - Northeastern Area
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Masters
Master's Project
Ph.D.
Other
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Eligible organizations include nonprofit organizations, State and local governmental agencies, institutions of higher education, tribes, and for-profit organizations. 

Keywords: 
Community Forestry
Conservation Biology
Ecosystem
Forest/Forestry/Trees
Land management
Research/field research
Sustainability/Sustainable Development
Amount: 
$10,000- $80,000
Funding Abstract: 

The Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC), Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for cost-share demonstration projects. These projects will help the WERC meet its mission of facilitating interaction and information exchange with the forest products industry, which will enhance opportunities for sustained forest products production in the eastern hardwood forest region.  Approximately $1 million has been typically available in the past; however, available funding will be dependent on the final WERC budget. 

Type of Funding: 
Grant
Funding Comments: 

If your application is selected for funding, annual and final reports will be required to meet Forest Service grant requirements

Application Process and Required Materials: 

The proposal package must include all of the materials included in the appendix. Specifically, these include:

WERC Project Application, Part 1:  Cooperator Contact Information

WERC Project Application, Part 2:  Narrative Proposal

WERC Project Application, Part 3:  Required Financial Forms

  1. SF–424 Application for Federal Assistance
  2. SF–424A Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs
  3. SF–424B Assurances for Non-Construction Programs
  4. AD–1047 Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension
  5. AD–1049 Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace
Fund Usage: 
Travel, equipment, technical support
Funding Restrictions: 

With limited federal funds available for projects in the field, the Center is encouraging the use of indirect costs as part of the one-to-one nonfederal match requirement and to keep Forest Service funds used for indirect costs to a minimum.

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

Dissertation Fellowship

Typical application deadline: 
November
Page last updated: 
09/21/2010
Contact Phone: 
(319) 337-1716 ext. 60
Application Deadline: 
November 15, 2010
Funding source home page: 
American Association of University Women
Applicant Eligibility: 
Ph.D.
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Dissertation fellowships are available to women who will complete their dissertation writing between July 1 and June 30. Degree conferral must be between April 1 and September 15. To qualify, applicants must have completed all course work, passed all required preliminary examinations, and received approval for their research proposal or plan by Nov. 15. Students holding any fellowship for writing a dissertation in the year prior to the AAUW fellowship year are not eligible. Open to applicants in all fields of study. Scholars engaged in science, technology, engineering and math and also researching gender issues are especially encouraged to apply. American Fellowship candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States as of November 15.

weblinks: 
Fellowship information
Application information
Keywords: 
General support
Research/field research
Science/technology
Travel
Women
Amount: 
$20,000
Type of Funding: 
Fellowship
Application Process and Required Materials: 

Application MUST be typed
Original and 2 clear copies of:
Application form, narrative autobiography, statement of Project, transcript (1 official and 2 copies), CV, institution Certification form, 3 letters of recommendation, office record form, filing fee.

Fund Usage: 
Stipend, general support
Funding Restrictions: 

The AAUW Educational Foundation American Fellowship stipend must be larger than any other single fellowship or grant received during the year and must be acknowledged as the major award. Acceptance of any concurrent funds of a lesser amount than the Foundation award requires prior approval of the Foundation.
Fellowships DO NOT fund:
Research Assistants, laboratory supplies & equipment, publication costs, tuition for additional coursework, repayment of loans or other personal obligations, extended field research.

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

Research Grant Program

Typical application deadline: 
May
Contact Name: 
(Mr.) Kusuda, (Ms.) Nishida, (Ms.) Ohsawa
Page last updated: 
04/01/2011
Application Deadline: 
May 13, 2011
Contact Phone: 
+81-(0)3-3344-1701
weblinks: 
Program Information
Application Information
Funding source home page: 
Toyota Foundation
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Masters
Ph.D.
Other
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Applications are accepted regardless of nationality, place of residence, professional affiliation, academic background, gender, etc.

Keywords: 
Asia
Behavior
Economics
Environmental Education
Environmental Justice
Global change
International
International students
People
Research/field research
Social sciences
Sustainability/Sustainable Development
Amount: 
2 million - 8 million yen
Funding Abstract: 

 Since its establishment in 1975, the Toyota Foundation Research Grant Program has provided support to pioneering research carried out on the basis of flexible ideas not limited by conventional frameworks, reflecting the independent standpoint of a private foundation. In fiscal 2011, we are seeking ambitious projects with important social significance in line with our new theme, "Pursuing Knowledge to Build a Better Future," based on the "Toyota Foundation Vision 2010" unveiled last year.

Our program has consolidated previous frameworks corresponding to research areas into a total of three frameworks in two categories, A and B, in line with the stages and characteristics of each research project.

2. Value-creation research aimed at forging a new society

Category B: Individual Research: This project framework is aimed at promising researchers, particularly young researchers or those whose outside the establishment. We target projects from any field or topic provided that the researcher has adopted an innovative perspective and approach, and that the project can contribute positively to the researcher’s own future.

1. Practical research that contributes to addressing challenges facing society

Category A: Joint Research

Type of Funding: 
Grant
Funding Comments: 

Individual research: Up to ¥2 million per project
Joint research: Up to ¥8 million per project

Application Process and Required Materials: 

Submit an Application form, available on website or send completed application by registered courier mail.

Application form includes:

  • Project title
  • Previous grants received from the Foundation
  • Project length
  • Issues to be addressed
  • Type of research
  • Primary area of the project
Fund Usage: 
Travel, equipment, technical support, publishing
Funding Restrictions: 

The grant does not cover the indirect costs of the organization to which the recipient is affiliated or general administrative costs ("overheads").

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

SBE Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants

Contact Name: 
Varies depending on program. See http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/ddrig_contacts.jsp
Typical application deadline: 
February
Page last updated: 
11/11/2010
Application Deadline: 
February 1, 2011
weblinks: 
Fellowship information
Grant Proposal Guide
Applicant Eligibility: 
Ph.D.
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

The student must be enrolled at a U.S. academic institution, but need not be a U.S. citizen. Proposals from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

Funding source home page: 
National Science Foundation
Keywords: 
Behavior
Conservation Biology
Economics
Environmental Education
GIS
International
International students
Minority
Natural Resource Management
Policy
Research/field research
Social sciences
Systems Thinking/Complexity Science
Women
Amount: 
varies
Funding Abstract: 

The National Science Foundation's Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS), Division of Social and Economic Sciences (SES), Division of Science Resources Statistics (SRS), and the SBE Office of Multidisciplinary Activities (SMA) award grants to doctoral students to improve the quality of dissertation research. These grants provide funds for items not normally available through the student's university.

Additionally, these grants allow doctoral students to undertake significant data-gathering projects and to conduct field research in settings away from their campus that would not otherwise be possible. Proposals are judged on the basis of their scientific merit, including the theoretical importance of the research question and the appropriateness of the proposed data and methodology to be used in addressing the question.

Type of Funding: 
Grant
Application Process and Required Materials: 

Submitted online via FastLane:
Proposals should be prepared and submitted in accordance with the general guidelines contained in the NSF Grant Proposal Guide (GPG). The complete text of the GPG is available electronically on the NSF website at: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=gpg11001

Paper copies of the GPG may be obtained from the NSF Publications Clearinghouse, telephone (703) 292-7827 or by e-mail from pubs@nsf.gov.

Proposers are reminded to identify this program solicitation number in the program solicitation block on the NSF Cover Sheet For Proposal to the National Science Foundation. Compliance with this requirement is critical to determining the relevant proposal processing guidelines. Failure to submit this information may delay processing.

Fund Usage: 
Research, Travel, Equipment
Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Typical application deadline: 
December
Contact Name: 
Andrea Krupsky
Page last updated: 
09/28/2010
Application Deadline: 
December 15, 2010
Contact Phone: 
(877) 473-4636
weblinks: 
Scholarship information
Application portal
Funding source home page: 
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 
  • Be of Hispanic heritage 
  • Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired) 
  • Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) 
  • Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME in a degree seeking program at a two or four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam. 
  • Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 
  • Be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree
Keywords: 
General support
Minority
Amount: 
$1,000-5,000
Funding Abstract: 

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the largest Hispanic scholarship granting association in the United States. It is dedicated to supporting students who are at least half Hispanic in background with higher education efforts. The College Scholarship Program is available on a competitive basis to community college, four-year college, and graduate students of Hispanic heritage.

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

Online application can be found at: https://apply.hsf.net/applications/

Fund Usage: 
Not specified
Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture

MSGC Fellowship Program

Typical application deadline: 
November
Contact Name: 
Bonnie Bryant
Page last updated: 
09/23/2010
Application Deadline: 
November 19, 2010
Contact Phone: 
(734) 764-9508
weblinks: 
Fellowship information
Application portal
Funding source home page: 
Michigan Space Grand Consortium
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

U.S. citizen, Must have good academic record

Keywords: 
Computers
Ecological studies
Ecosystem
GIS
Global change
Remote sensing
Research/field research
Sustainability/Sustainable Development
Systems Thinking/Complexity Science
Amount: 
$5,000
Funding Abstract: 

The Consortium offers a total of $100,000 of support in the form of graduate and undergraduate research and public service fellowships to students in aerospace, space science, Earth system science and other related science, engineering or mathematics fields. Students working on educational research topics in mathematics, science, or technology are also eligible to apply. Preference is given to projects directly related to aerospace, space science, Earth system science, and directly related educational efforts. Note: the mission of the MSGC includes creating, developing, and promoting programs that reflect NASA strategic interests.

Type of Funding: 
Fellowship
Application Process and Required Materials: 

Completed application form, 150 word abstract, 2 page essay on future plans, one page desciption of specific expectations for research, scanned copy of most recent transcript, two letters of recommendation. All materials must be submitted online.

Fund Usage: 
Research, public service project
Funding Restrictions: 

Must submit a report on research or public service activity within one month of the end of the funding period.

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

Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships for Minorities

Typical application deadline: 
November
Page last updated: 
09/16/2010
Contact Phone: 
(202) 334-2872
Application Deadline: 
November 1, 2010
Funding source home page: 
Ford Foundation
Applicant Eligibility: 
Ph.D.
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

*Citizens or nationals of the U.S.
* Member of the following groups: Native American Indian, Mexican American/Chicana/Chicano, Alaskan Native (Eskimo or Aleut), Native Pacific Islander (Polynesian or Micronesian), Black/African american, or Puerto Rican.
* Enrolled in or planning to enroll in a research-based PhD or Sc.D. program in one of the following fields: behavioral and social sciences, humanities, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, and biological sciences, or in interdisciplinary programs composed of two or more eligible disciplines. (Disciplines excluded are education, business administration and management, health sciences, public health, home economics, library science, speech pathology and audiology, personnel and guidance, social work, fine arts and performing arts, and education. Also not funded is work leading to terminal master's degrees, doctorates in education (Ph.D. or Ed.D.), Doctor of Fine Arts (D.F.A.), or professional degrees in medicine, law, or business.)
* Individuals who aspire to a teaching and research career at the college or university level
* Have not earned a doctoral degree at any time, in any field

weblinks: 
Predoctoral Fellowship information
Application information
Keywords: 
General support
Minority
Amount: 
$20,000/year for three years for predoctoral awards
Funding Abstract: 

The goal of this program is to increase the presence of underrepresented minorities on the nation's college and university faculties, to enhance diversity on campuses, and to address the persisting effects of past discrimination.  The predoctoral fellowships provide three years of support for individuals engaged in graduate study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) degree. The fellowships will be awarded in a national competition administered by the National Research Council of the National Academies on behalf of the Ford Foundation.

Type of Funding: 
Fellowship
Funding Comments: 

$20,000/yr stipend + $2,000/yr institutional award to be accepted in lieu of tuition and fees.
Expenses paid to attend at least one Conference of Ford Fellows.

Application Process and Required Materials: 

* Online Application
* GRE Scores
* Undergraduate & graduate transcripts
* Four letters of recommendation. If already a Ph.D. student, submit a verification of predoctoral status form to verify that you can full utilize a 3 yr. predoctoral fellowship

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

Awards for Study in Scandinavia

Typical application deadline: 
November
Page last updated: 
09/16/2010
Contact Phone: 
(212) 779-3587
Application Deadline: 
November 1, 2010

Applicants are urged to arrange their academic or professional affiliations as far in advance as possible. Applicants must secure these placements or affiliations on their own; the ASF cannot assist in establishing contacts.

The ASF requires confirmation of invitation or affiliation from the institution or individuals detailed in the proposal.

Since July and August are traditionally holiday months in Scandinavia, many people may not be available for consultation. Applicants are cautioned to plan their projects accordingly.

Funding source home page: 
American-Scaninavian Foundation
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Applicants must have a well-defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential.

Applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents.

Applicants must have completed their undergraduate education by the start of their project in Scandinavia.

Team projects are eligible, but each member must apply as an individual, submitting a separate, fully-documented application.

First priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received an ASF award. Only in exceptional cases will a third award be considered.

The ASF considers it desirable that all candidates have at least some ability in the language of the host country, even if it is not essential for the execution of the research plan.

For projects that require a command of one or more Scandinavian (or other) languages, candidates should defer application until they have the necessary proficiency.

weblinks: 
Fellowship and application information
Keywords: 
International
Research/field research
Travel
Western Europe
Amount: 
Up to $23,000; normally $5,000
Funding Abstract: 

The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships (up to $23,000) and grants (normally $5,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year. The number of awards varies each year according to total funds available. Over $300,000 is available for the 2011-12 competition. Awards are made in all fields.

Type of Funding: 
Fellowship
Funding Comments: 

The ASF does not fund the following:

  • Travel for attendance at professional meetings, conferences, seminars or conventions
  • Performances or exhibitions
  • Equipment purchases, including personal computers, cell phones and software
  • Research assistants
  • Institutional overhead costs
  • Tuition fees from U.S. home institution
  • Foregone salary
  • Supplementation of substantial sabbatical support
  • Support for dependents
  • Repayment of loans or other personal obligations
  • Acquisition of language skills
  • Study in programs especially designed for English-speaking students, or at English-language institutions
  • Beginning studies in any subject
  • Retroactive program support
Application Process and Required Materials: 

PLEASE SUBMIT ONE ORIGINAL PAPER COPY AND ONE ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW. Each version must contain one of each item, collated in the order shown. Do not staple or use a binder for the paper copy, please use papers clips only (optional).

  • Signed application form.
  • Project summary (not to exceed 200 words) .
  • Budget form.
  • Project Statement (not to exceed 1,200 words) and bibliography.
  • Curriculum vitae (not to exceed ten pages including publications listing).
  • Invitation and other relevant correspondence confirming the availability of overseas resources.

PLEASE SUBMIT ORIGINAL COPIES (one copy each) IN SEALED ENVELOPES OF THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW. It is not necessary to submit these items electronically or to collate them with the application form.

  • Three Letters of Reference (see above instructions)
  • Academic Transcripts (see above instructions)
Fund Usage: 
Travel expenses, tuition and other fees, and other project-related costs
Funding Restrictions: 

Applicant must notify ASF if they receive other award offers.

 ASF does not fun: travel for attendence at professional meetings, conferences, seminars, or conventions; performances or exhibitions; publication costs; equipment purchases, including personal computers, software, and cell phones; research assistants; institutional overhead costs; tuition fees from US home institution; foregone salary; supplementation of substantial sabbatical support; support for dependents; repayment of loans or other personal obligations; acquisition of language skills; study in programs especially designed for English-language students, or at English-language institutions; beginning studies in any subject; or retroactive program support.

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

Scholarships for Returning Women

Typical application deadline: 
January
Contact Name: 
Jackie Johnson
Page last updated: 
10/26/2010
Application Deadline: 
January 31, 2011
Contact Phone: 
734-764-7271
weblinks: 
Scholarship information
Application information
Funding source home page: 
Center for the Education of Women
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

  • Must be attending the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Flint, Dearborn Campuses) in the academic year of 2011-2012.

  • Must have experienced a lapse in education after graduating from high school of at least (a) 48 consecutive months or (b) 48 non-consecutive months –not counting interruptions of less than 8 months.

  • Applicants who have received a CEW Scholarship in the past are not eligible.

Keywords: 
General support
Women
Amount: 
$1,000 - $8,000
Funding Abstract: 

The CEW Scholarship Program for returning women students was established in 1970 to honor the academic performance and potential of women whose education has been interrupted and to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the admission of women to the University of Michigan. Thanks to the generosity of individuals and foundations, CEW has awarded over 1100 scholarships since 1970. CEW Scholarship Awards are invaluable, since they often mean the difference between completing a degree or not doing so for many students at the University of Michigan. Due to the generosity of donors, CEW was able to expand the program in 2008 to include additional scholarships for male and female students on the Ann Arbor campus.

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

A complete application packetis as follows:

 

 

 

1. Enclosed application (http://www.umich.edu/~cew/PDFs/ScholarApp2011.pdf)

 

 

 

 

2. 5 completed copies (original and 4 copies) to C

 

 

 

3. High school and college transcripts, including a transcript from Fall 2010.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Submit three (3) letters of recommendation accompanied by the enclosed forms/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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