Career Development Center

AMS Scholarships and Fellowships
American Meteorological Society
Deadline: February 8, 2008
Undergrad/Graduate
http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/index.html
AMS/Industry Minority Scholarships
AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarships
AMS Undergraduate Scholarships
AMS Industry/Government Graduate Fellowships
AMS Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science

The American Meteorological Society administers an array of graduate fellowships and undergraduate scholarships with the support of its members, corporations, and government agencies nationwide. The fellowships and scholarships help further the education of outstanding graduate and undergraduate students pursuing a career in the atmospheric and related oceanic or hydrologic sciences.

Bell Labs Graduate Research Fellowship Program – Math & Physics
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The Bell Labs Graduate Research Fellowship Program is designed to increase the number of minorities and women in the fields of science, math, engineering and technology. A Bell Labs Graduate Research Fellowship is a wonderful opportunity to help outstanding minorities and women enhance their knowledge and to pursue a PH.D. degree in science and engineering.

CALFED Science Fellows Program for Graduate Doctoral Students and Postdoctoral Researchers
California Sea Grant
Deadline: June 6, 2008
http://www-csgc.ucsd.edu/EDUCATION/CALFED/CALFEDIndx.html
CALFED Science Program has been established to bring world-class science to all program elements and to help achieve the overall CALFED goals. The long-term goalof the Science Program is to establish a body of knowledge relevant to CALFED actions and their implications. That body of knowledge must be unbiased, relevant, authoritative, integrated across program elements, and communicated to the scientific and CALFED management communities, stakeholders and the public.

Curriculum Improvement Partnership Award for the Integration of Research into the Undergraduate Curriculum Program

Contact: Clarence T. Brown clarence.brown@uncsfp.org

NASA and UNCFSP have established the CIPAIR Program to help Minority Institutions (MIs) develop or augment curricula to enhance research, training, and educational outcomes in NASA-related fields. The CIPAIR integrates two previous programs: Curriculum Improvement Partnership Award (CIPA) and the Partnership Award for the Integration of Research (PAIR). CIPAIR will introduce NASA-related research, interdisciplinary teaching pedagogy, and partnering to small two- and four-year MIs. The CIPAIR offers grants for $400K to $600K to MIs that have received no more than $500K in prior NASA funding in the last 5 years. All proposals must originate from a MI identified on the list of "2006 U.S. Department of Education Accredited Postsecondary Minority Institutions" (http://www. ed.gov). Proposals should clearly identify and link itself to a NASA research area, illustrating where and how its integration is appropriate within the STEM curriculum, how its use will improve the undergraduate educational experience, how these experiences will result in more competitively trained students, and what new skills these students will possess. Partnership Requirements. Four-year institutions must secure a partnership with a two-year MI. Two-year institutions must build a partnership with and secure a Memorandum of Understanding from a NASA Center.

DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Deadline: January 2008. Check back for more info.
http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) realizes that the country’s strong science and technology community provides a critical advantage in the development and implementation of counter-terrorist measures and other DHS objectives. The DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program is intended for students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission. This education program is intended to ensure a diverse and highly talented science and technology community to achieve the DHS mission and objectives. Areas of study that are eligible include: physical sciences, mathematical sciences, computer and information sciences, life sciences, social sciences, psychology, selected humanities, and engineering.

Department of Defense Internship Opportunities Program

Deadlines: Summer: November 1, 2007

Fall: March 1, 2008

Spring: Deadline has passed.

Contact: Mr. Russell Peek russell.peek@uncfsp.org

The DoD Summer Internship Opportunities Program (SIOP) seeks to build a cadre of new scientists and researchers at Historically Black Colleges and Universitities and Minority Institutions, thereby increasing the number of underrepresented minorities that pursue degrees in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and enter STEM careers. Students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at DoD research laboratories nationwide for seven weeks while being mentored by scientists and researchers to understand how science, mathematics, engineering and technology play a vital role in enhancing DoD’s capabilities. Approximately six research internships will be awarded to undergraduate students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees. Students that successfully complete the internship requirements will also be eligible to receive academic stipends to defray education expenses for the following fall semester. Applicants must fall into one of four categories (African American, Asian Pacific Islander American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, or Hispanic American), must be a U.S. citizen, and must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Graduate Research Fellowships
National Science Foundation
Deadline: From November 1-9, 2007 depending on the discipline.
http://www.nsfgradfellows.org
The purpose of the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program is to ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science and engineering in the United States and to reinforce its diversity. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in the relevant science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees, including women in engineering and computer and information science. NSF Fellows are expected to become knowledge experts who can contribute significantly to research, teaching, and innovations in science and engineering. These individuals will be crucial to maintaining and advancing the nation's technological infrastructure and national security as well as contributing to the economic well-being of society at large.

Harriett G. Jenkins Predoctoral Fellowship Program

Deadline: February 1, 2008

Contact: Dr. Sonya L. Greene hgjfellows@uncfsp.org

www.uncfsp.org/Nasa/Jenkins

The Harriett G. Jenkins Predoctoral Fellowship Program (JPFP) increases the number of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities participating in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce, thereby helping to eliminate the shortage of skilled workers in STEM-related disciplines. Sponsored by NASA, the JPFP facilitates the development of a more inclusive, multi-cultural and sustainable workforce by providing access and opportunity to underrepresented students who want to earn advanced degrees. To date, 121 graduate students representing over 50 institutions have participated in the JPFP. Annually, approximately 20 three-year fellowships are awarded to support graduate students in their pursuit of advanced degrees in the STEM disciplines. Annual stipends for students pursuing master’s degrees start at $16,000. Annual stipends for students pursuing doctoral degrees start at $22,000.With stipends, travel allowances and tuition offsets included, JPFP award packages currently start at $24,500 per year.

Mentorship for Environmental Scholars Internship Program

Deadline: Information Currently Unavailable.

Contact: Sonya L. Greene sonya.greene@uncfsp.org

The Mentorship for Environmental Scholars (MES) program, sponsored by the Department of Energy (DoE), is a ten-week paid summer internship that provides underrepresented undergraduate students with exposure to laboratory research in biotechnology, computer science, environmental science, and engineering. MES actively trains and recruits qualified students to create a pipeline that will pilot them towards DoE management and research positions. Internship opportunities are open only to full-time undergraduate students who are underrepresented in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and who are citizens of the United States. Students must have rising junior or rising senior status and be enrolled at an accredited U.S. institution. Permanent residents and students with dual citizenship are not eligible. The one-time internship awards provide stipend, housing, and travel support. Eligible fields of study include, but are not limited to, the following: Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computers / Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, and Physical Sciences. Interns will work on research projects that address pressing environmental concerns under the guidance of their mentors.

NASA Science and Technology Institute for Minority Institutions/ Summer Internship Program

Deadline: Information Currently Unavailable.

Contact: Mr. Jarone Johnson at jarone.johnson@uncsfp.org

NASA has teamed with UNCFSP to jointly establish the national NASA Science and Technology Institute for Minority Institutions (NSTI-MI). The NSTI-MI, located at the NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) in San Jose, California, will create a dynamic environment for cutting-edge research by giving minority researchers unparalleled access to NASA facilities, scientists, and capabilities. The NSTI-MI is seeking undergraduate and graduate students for a ten-week summer internship at the NASA ARC. Interns will be integrally involved in NASA research, working with a NASA mentor on a specific topic. In addition to gaining research experience, interns will enhance their communication skills by participating in professional development sessions and by presenting their research findings at the end of the summer to NASA scientists and other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) faculty and students. Targeted research areas: Aeronautics/Aerospace Engineering, Astronomy, Bioengineering, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Materials Science, Mathematics, Meteorology, Physical Sciences, Physics, and Robotics.

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship
Department of Defense
Deadline: January 7, 2008
http://www.asee.org/ndseg/
The Department of Defense (DoD) is committed to increasing the number and quality of our nation's scientists and engineers. Toward that end, the DoD annually supports approximately 8,000 graduate students in fields important to national defense needs.
The DoD supports graduate students in a number of ways. First and foremost is the support of thousands of graduate students who are members of research teams funded through DoD contracts and grants. The students, selected by the research faculty, engage in fundamental studies under the leadership of a senior researcher and commensurately earn advanced degrees. Usually, these students are supported wholly by the DoD grant or contract.

Newton Fellowship Program
Deadline: February 1, 2008
Post Grad
www.mathforamerica.org
Math for America’s (MfA) mission is to improve mathematics education in our nation’s public schools. Program begins in New York City with a 5-year commitment, one year of full-time graduate study and four years teaching math in NYC high schools.

Pfizer Academic-Industrial Relations (AIR) Minority Organic Chemistry Research Fellowship
Deadline: Currently Unavailable.
Indrawan.mcalpine@pfizer.com
The AIR minority program is awarding summer fellowships to selected candidates to work in an academic synthetic organic chemistry laboratory under a professor’s supervision

Radcliffe Institute Fellowships
Harvard University

Doctoral
Deadline: The deadline for 2008-2009 has past.

http://www.radcliffe.edu/fellowships/index.php
Radcliffe Institute fellowships are designed to support scholars, scientists, artists, and writers of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishments who wish to pursue work in academic and professional fields and in the creative arts.

Space Scholars Program

The Air Force Research Laboratory

Undergrad, Masters, Doctorate

Deadline: January 31, 2007

http://www.vs.afrl.af.mil/SpaceScholars/

The Space Scholars Program invites undergraduate, masters, and doctorate students in the areas of science and engineering to participate in a unique summer program that may lead to graduate fellowships and full-time employment. These opportunities exist in the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL ) Space Vehicles Directorate , which has facilities at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts; and the National Solar Observatory , Sunspot, New Mexico.

The forte of our Space Scholars Program lies in the close interaction between the student and one of the laboratory’s highly regarded researchers. These researchers function as a Mentor and offer close support and guidance to the student carrying out the research.

Summer Student Fellowship Program
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution- Woods Hole, MA
February 15, 2008
Undergrad
http://www.whoi.edu/page.do?pid=8060
Summer Student Fellows are welcome from students in the fields of biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, geophysics, mathematics, meteorology, physics, oceanography and marine policy. Women and persons from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Various Graduate Fellowship Programs
U.S. Department of Energy
Deadline: Varies
http://see.orau.org
The DOE Graduate Fellowship Programs, which were established in 1981, are successor programs to the Atomic Energy Commission’s (AEC) Special Fellows Programs existing from 1948 to 1974. The AEC program is credited with introducing the field of nuclear energy to hundreds of graduate students in universities throughout the United States. These AEC fellows have become leaders in the nuclear power industry and in research and development of nuclear energy. reflecting the changes in DOE over the pat two decades, The Graduate Fellowship Programs are composed of broadly based programs that include aspects of energy development, environmental management, and personnel safety and safeguards.

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