Research, Funding and Awards

  • Funding Opportunties in STEM

    American Fisheries Society - Steven Berkeley Marine Conservation Fellowship

    This fellowship was created by AFS in 2007 to honor the memory of Steven Berkeley, a dedicated fisheries scientist with a passionate interest in integrating the fields of marine ecology, conservation biology, and fisheries science to improve fisheries management.  Berkeley was a long-time member of AFS and a member of the first Board of Directors of the Fisheries Conservation Foundation. The fellowship comprises a competitively based $10,000 award to a graduate student actively engaged in thesis research relevant to marine conservation.  Research topics may address any aspect of conservation; a focus on fisheries issues is not required. 

    Eligibility: Unrestricted

    Deadline: February 1, 2017

    Website: http://mfs.fisheries.org/?page_id=155

     

    Chateaubriand Fellowship – Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

    The Fellowship aims to initiate or reinforce collaborations, partnerships or joint projects by encouraging exchange. To that end, the OST supports American students to conduct research in a French laboratory (public or private) for period of 4 to 9 months as part of a co-supervised PhD. All STEM and Health disciplines are eligible.

    Eligibility: Must be a citizen or resident of the US

    Deadline: January 27, 2017

    Website: http://stem.chateaubriand-fellowship.org/

     

    Link Foundation - Ocean Engineering & Instrumentation Fellowship

    The award consists of a two-year fellowship of $28,000 per year for two years (total of $54,000) to be used for the Fellow's academic year and summer stipend. Tenable in the US and Canada. The Fellowship fosters education and innovation in the societal production and utilization of energy.

    Citizenship: Unrestricted

    Deadline: February 15, 2017 

    Website: http://linkoe.org/ 

     

    Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) Summer Internship Program

    The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute's summer internship program provides an opportunity for talented college students (undergraduate and graduate) and educators to come to MBARI between June 6 – August 12, 2016 to work on a specific project under MBARI staff supervision. With state-of-the-art facilities and equipment that includes research vessels, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to explore the deep ocean, MBARI's Summer Internship Program offers teachers and students unique opportunities to be involved in advanced research and development projects. The focus of the MBARI internship is on the intern's professional development—learning research techniques and improving communication and collaboration skills. Each intern will have an MBARI mentor who will supervise a specific project. Interns will also serve as peer-mentors to other interns.

    Citizenship: unspecified

    Deadline: February 13, 2017

    Website: http://www.mbari.org/education/internship/13interns/13announce.htm

     

    U.S. Food and Drug Administration – Various Opportunities

    The FDA has a number of opportunities for graduate and post-graduate students. They are all listed on one website and include internships, research opportunities, and rotations.

    Eligibility: Varies

    Deadlines: Varies

    Website: http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WorkingatFDA/FellowshipInternshipGraduateFacultyPrograms/default.htm

     

    For more information, contact: ONSF at onsf@uconn.edu

If you have any questions, please contact Grad School at 860-486-3617.