Student Research Scholarships
NorCal SETAC Research Scholarship Awards are awarded to graduate and undergraduate students studying in the environmental sciences, with a special focus on the fields of environmental toxicology and chemistry. Successful applicants must demonstrate their potential to carry out research projects related to the goals of NorCal SETAC. The recipient(s) will receive $1,000 (undergraduates) or $2,000 (graduates) for their research project. Scholarships can be used for a new project or to supplement an existing project where additional funds are needed. Funds can also be used for travel to present research findings at a scientific meeting. Priority will be given to research projects over travel. Awardees are expected to present their research at next year's NorCal SETAC annual meeting.
IMPORTANT DATES
Application Period Opens |
TBA |
Application Deadline |
March 28th 2025 |
Letter of Recommendation Deadline |
March 28th 2025 |
Notification Date |
TBD |
Accept/Decline Offer Deadline |
TBD |
GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Eligibility
An applicant must:
An applicant must:
- Be a registered undergraduate or graduate student working in the environmental sciences.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.00.
- Submit a NorCal SETAC Research Scholarship Proposal following the Proposal Preparation guidelines.
Application Components and Requirements
A complete application package must include:
A complete application package must include:
- Application Form
- Research Proposal
- Research Budget Form
- Recommendation Form (sent by faculty sponsor; you are responsible for arranging that the form is received by the deadline)
Research Proposal
Proposals should be 3-4 pages in length, using double-spaced text. The cover page (application form), budget page, and list of references are not included in this page limitation. Minimum type or font size must be 12. Write your proposal concisely for review by the NorCal SETAC staff.
The proposal should include the following sections:
Proposals should be 3-4 pages in length, using double-spaced text. The cover page (application form), budget page, and list of references are not included in this page limitation. Minimum type or font size must be 12. Write your proposal concisely for review by the NorCal SETAC staff.
The proposal should include the following sections:
- Title of Proposal
- Background and Rationale: Why is this project needed? What is new about it?
- Hypothesis and Specific Objectives: What are the specific objectives to be addressed? If your study is part of a larger project, clearly indicate the general objective(s) of the larger project and what your proposed work adds to the overall project.
- Procedures: How will the research be carried out? How long will it take; what is the time frame?
- Qualifications: What are your personal qualifications to do the research?
- List of References Cited in the Text
Proposal Submission
Submit one electronic copy of the complete application package (in pdf format) and arrange for the faculty sponsors to send one electronic copy (in pdf format) of the completed recommendation form to [email protected].
Submit one electronic copy of the complete application package (in pdf format) and arrange for the faculty sponsors to send one electronic copy (in pdf format) of the completed recommendation form to [email protected].
Faculty Recommendation
The applicant must conduct the proposed research under the supervision of a faculty sponsor. Faculty sponsors will send one electronic copy (in pdf format) of the completed recommendation form to [email protected].
The applicant must conduct the proposed research under the supervision of a faculty sponsor. Faculty sponsors will send one electronic copy (in pdf format) of the completed recommendation form to [email protected].
Congratulations to our 2024 winners!