Omar E. Smith Biology (College of Arts and Sciences)

To be eligible to apply for any of the Department of Biological Sciences scholarships, students must have successfully completed General Biology I and II. In addition all students must be enrolled full-time with a declared major in the Department of Biological Sciences during the semesters in which they hold any of these scholarships.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Major in Biology, with preference given to students in Ecology
- Develop an ecological research project to be conducted under the guidance of a faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences

Applicants must provide:
- A completed application
- A brief (one page) description of proposed ecological research project, signed by the faculty member who will direct the research
- Undergraduate transcript

Successful candidates for this scholarship will:
- Enroll for two credit hours of Biology Research (BIOL 4000) under the Biology faculty member directing the ecological research
- Provide a final, written report upon completion of the project

Award
Varies
Deadline
11/14/2023
Supplemental Questions
  1. Have you successfully completed General Biology I and II?
  2. Please provide a current copy of your transcript from the Registrar’s Office.
  3. Please submit brief (one page) description of proposed ecological research project, signed by the faculty member who will direct the research.
  4. Are you interested in and have evidence of experience in Ecology or Field Ecology?
  5. Please upload your resume.