General Frederick Lander Scholarship for Native Americans
Desert Research Institute Division of Earth and Ecosystem Sciences
Award: $3000 – $3000
Deadline: March 1.
To recognize Graduate Student Quaternary Science Research in the Great Basin. Qualifications: Applicants must be enrolled in a Masters or PhD program in the United States; Candidates must be conducting research relevant to Quaternary geology, geomorphology, or geoarchaeology of the Great Basin; Previous awardees in the same degree level (Masters or PhD) are ineligible for subsequent submissions. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the quality and relevance of the research proposal to Great Basin Quaternary studies, with preference given to projects demonstrating significant impact on understanding the region's geology and archaeology. How to apply: Applicants must submit a cover letter introducing their research; A 2-page research proposal with 3 pages of figures; A one-page budget justification; Curriculum vitae; A one-page letter of support from their research supervisor. Focus: Earth sciences; Natural history.