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
Contact e-mail: 
blbryant@umich.edu
Funding source home page: 
Michigan Space Grand Consortium
weblinks: 
Fellowship information
Application portal
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