Graduate Student Fellowship

Typical application deadline: 
January
Contact Name: 
Lana Barr
Page last updated: 
01/13/2010
Application Deadline: 
January 31, 2010
Contact Phone: 
(435) 797-0242
Contact e-mail: 
lana.barr@usu.edu
Funding source home page: 
Berryman Institute
weblinks: 
Fellowship information
Application information and forms
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Masters
Master's Project
Ph.D.
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Students may not apply directly for funding but must be nominated by their faculty advisor. Faculty advisors can only nominate one graduate student.

Keywords: 
Animals
Biodiversity
Conservation Biology
Ecosystem
Endangered Species
General support
Natural Resource Management
People
Research/field research
Restoration
Wildlife
Amount: 
$15,000
Funding Abstract: 

One of the missions of the Berryman Institute (BI) is to train graduate students who are interested in seeking careers in wildlife damage management. To achieve this goal, the BI anticipates offering a limited number of fellowships each worth $15,000/year to graduate students at universities in the western US or Great Plains.

Type of Funding: 
Fellowship
Funding Comments: 

Travel funds to Biennial Conference are allocated separately.

Application Process and Required Materials: 

Online application consists of:

  • Title of project;
  • Background information;
  • Proposal abstract, methods, and proposed thesis or dissertation (maximum 500 words each);
  • Description of how the project will address one or more of the needs listed in the USDA/Wildlife Services’ National Needs Assessment; and
  • Budget.
Fund Usage: 
Research,
Funding Restrictions: 

Funding for continuation of a fellowship is limited.