Joan Crebbin Memorial Fellowship

Purpose:

To foster education in the marine sciences by providing financial support to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing marine science related fields at OSU.

 

Support Areas:

Students whose major study emphasis is marine biology, particularly mammals. Preference will be given to students involved in Hatfield Marine Science Center public or K-12 education programs as interns.

 

Application: Students must submit:
  • One-page project description of activities to be undertaken in the fellowship, including statement of academic goals in marine biology. It should address how the project will contribute to applicant’s career goals / aspirations.
  • Required budget (maximum $3,000);
  • Letter of support by faculty member.
Duration:

One calendar year. The recipient will be expected to make a brief presentation on proposed activities at the beginning (June 2008) and a report on results at the end of the year (June 2009) at the annual HMSC-Markham Awards Symposium.

 

Deadline:

April 14, 2008

 

Apply to: Dr. George Boehlert, Director
Hatfield Marine Science Center
2030 SE Marine Science Drive
Newport, OR 97365
email: george.boehlert@oregonstate.edu
Tel. (541) 867-0212 Fax (541) 867-0444

 

Application Guidance:
Applications must be submitted as a complete package by the deadline. Electronic submission, as a single PDF file by email will also be accepted. NOTE: Instructions for applications must be followed exactly or the application will not be considered. For additional application guidance, see http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/awards.html


Applicants with previous awards from HMSC should clearly indicate the level of past support, be certain that reporting requirements have been met, and provide a paragraph describing past progress or results (include in the one-page project description and statement of academic goals).


The criteria by which applicants will be evaluated include: scientific merit (creativity and feasibility of proposed research and potential for broader implications); academic qualifications and service activity (to institution, community, profession); soundness of proposed budget; and financial need.

Crebbin Memorial Fellowship announcement in PDF format

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