Holt Marine Education Fund

 

Purpose: To foster education in the marine sciences by providing financial support to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing marine science studies. The request should have definite educational output for a course, public education, extension, etc. and be marine related.
Support Areas: The types of studies eligible for support include marine science education, library/information, and basic or applied marine research projects or internships.
Application:

By faculty advisor, listing proposed student, student’s capability to handle the project, and how the project will be used in an educational setting. Application packet should include:

  • One-page project description;
  • Statement of intent and career goals by the student, not to exceed one page. It should address how the project will contribute to applicant’s career goals.
  • Required budget (maximum $6,000) NOTE: Funds cannot be used for student fees;
  • Resume of student, not to exceed 2 pages.
Duration: One calendar year. The recipient will be expected to prepare a poster on proposed research 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.

Statement of intent and career goals by the student should state degree sought and current financial support. 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.

The criteria by which applicants will be evaluated include: scientific merit (quality, creativity, and feasibility of proposed research and tangible benefit to marine education); academic performance and research experience; service activity (to institution, community, profession); use of HMSC facilities (encouraged, but not required); and financial need.

Holt Award announcement in PDF format

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