Graduate School Newsblog

2014 Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program

Published December 16, 2013

Funding Opportunities

The Smithsonian Office of Fellowships and Internships (OFI) is currently accepting applications for the 2014 Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program.

Through this flagship fellowship program, graduate, pre-doctoral, and post-doctoral students – as well as conservationists and senior scholars – have the opportunity to delve into independent research and study across an incredible range of disciplines.

Smithsonian Institution Fellows have access to unparalleled collections, world-class scholars, and state-of-the-art facilities to explore science, art, history, and culture.

Fellowship awards range from 10 weeks to 2 years with stipends ranging between $6,500 to $50,000.

Application deadline for the 2014 cycle is January 15, 2014.

The program is open to US citizens and Non-US citizens. Applicants whose native language is not English are expected to have the ability to write and converse fluently in English.

2014 Nominations open for The DeVlieg Foundation Fellowships

Published December 13, 2013

By Debra Charlesworth

Announcements

Nominations are now open for the DeVlieg Foundation Fellowships.

All graduate programs may nominate one eligible PhD student per program. There will be two recipients – each will receive a stipend for summer 2014 plus support for one credit of tuition. Eligible students will meet all of the following criteria:

Must be a graduate student in one of the fields supported by the DeVlieg Foundation:
1. Engineering or a closely related field, OR
2. Wildlife/biology (2014 Summer Research Award in Biology/Wildlife/Natural Resources)
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
Must be enrolled in a PhD program.
Must be nominated by student’s graduate program. Each PhD program may nominate one student.

Nominations are due no later than 4pm on January 29, 2014 to the Graduate School. Please address to the attention of Debra Charlesworth.

Please see our web page for details on the application procedure and materials needed. Each program may determine its own internal selection procedure.

Please contact Debra Charlesworth with any questions.

California Science and Technology Policy Fellowships

Published December 12, 2013

By smcrisma

Funding Opportunities

CONTRIBUTE TO THE SCIENCE POLICY DISCUSSION IN CALIFORNIA BY APPLYING FOR A 2014-2015 CALIFORNIA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY FELLOWSHIP!

Offered by the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST), the California Science and Technology Policy Fellowships place professional scientists and engineers in the California State Legislature for one-year appointments. These professional development opportunities enable fellows to work hands on with policy-makers to develop solutions to complex scientific and technical issues facing California through their interaction with the legislative process.

2013 Midyear Commencement Reception

Published December 12, 2013

By smcrisma

Announcements

All are invited to join our new graduates and their families for a special reception directly after the commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14, in the SDC Multipurpose Room.

The event is hosted by the Michigan Tech Alumni Association. For more information, contact the Alumni Relations office at 487-2400.

Published in Tech Today.

Student, Alumni and Faculty Research Opportunities at ORNL

Published December 10, 2013

By smcrisma

Funding Opportunities

Opportunities for qualified students and faculty to participate in hands-on research in a real-world setting with award-winning scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) – Oak Ridge, TN.

Higher Education Research Experiences (HERE)

Undergraduates, Post-BS and AAS, MS, PhD and Faculty – Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics (STEM) majors
Stipend based on academic status
Travel/Housing assistance (if eligible)
Full-time and part-time appointments
Professional development activities
Minimum GPA – 2.5/4.0
U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident (LPR)

Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis Programs (NESLS)

Undergraduates, MS, PhD, and Post-MS or Postdoctoral – Majors related to Nuclear Science and Nuclear Policy; Engineering; Physics; Nuclear Medicine
Stipend based on academic status
Travel/Housing assistance (if eligible)
Full-time and part-time appointments
Professional development activities
Minimum GPA – 3.0/4.0
Open to U.S. and International Citizenship

Visit http://www.orau.org/ornl or contact ORNL Education Programs at ornledu@orau.org for more information!

Summer Research – National Center for Toxicological Research

Published December 10, 2013

By smcrisma

Funding Opportunities

Summer research opportunities are available at the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Jefferson, Arkansas. This program is designed for science and mathematics students preparing for future careers in toxicology, regulatory science, or related scientific disciplines. Selected individuals will participate in research projects on the biological effect of potentially toxic chemicals and the solutions to toxicology problems that have a major impact on human health and the environment.

Application deadline March 7, 2014

Applicants must be U.S. citizens at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
Must be students in good standing at an accredited U.S. college or university, or accepted as an entering graduate or professional student at an accredited college or university, with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale).

NSF and NASA announces funding opportunities

Published December 10, 2013

By smcrisma

Funding Opportunities

For Financial Support in Graduate School: Bridge to the Doctorate, IGERT and NSF Grad Research Fellowship programs provide generous stipend and tuition support for students through the National Science Foundation.

For Postdoc opportunities: More than 250 openings nationwide.

Check out NASA OSSI, a one-stop-shop for students applying for NASA opportunities.

For other NASA-supported internships, fellowships and scholarships

GRE offered at Michigan Tech on February 8, 2014

Published December 5, 2013

By smcrisma

Announcements

The GRE will be offered at Michigan Tech on February 8, 2014. The test will be given in paper-based format. The Graduate School has set up a web site with more information, including a link to the registration form.

Please notify your students of this opportunity to take the GRE on campus. This is a great opportunity to encourage some promising undergraduates to pursue a graduate education.

Students who are planning to take the GRE should visit the website for the GRE which provides a large amount of information, including materials to aid in preparation. Links to specific types of information are provided on the Graduate School website so that is the best place for students to start their preparation.

Note that the registration forms are due to the GRE people on or before January 3.