The Innovation in Buildings (IBUILD) Graduate Research Fellowship is now accepting applications through December 1, 2020 (5:00 PM EST). This new fellowship will support innovative graduate research that aligns with the mission of the US Department of Energy Building Technologies Office (BTO).
The fellowship will strengthen the pool of well-trained, diverse MS and PhD scholars who are equipped for research-intensive building technologies careers across all sectors. IBUILD Fellows will receive research and educational support to conduct innovative research at their home institution in an area with demonstrated relevance to building energy efficiency. In addition to funding high quality research, the fellowship will provide professional development, mentoring, networking, and support for internship opportunities.
IBUILD Fellows will receive a competitive stipend of $35,000, an allowance to offset the costs of health insurance up to $16,000, research travel and materials up to $12,000, and limited tuition allowance up to $25,000. The Fellowship will be awarded in 12 months increments based on an annual review of research progress and sustained alignment with designated BTO research areas.
The IBUILD Graduate Research Fellowship program invites applications from students who are enrolled or intend to enroll in a research-focused master’s or PhD program. Students can apply here.
Please forward this email to potential candidates in your network, peers, collaborators, and faculty colleagues to encourage their outstanding students to apply. A program flyer is also attached.
About BTO
US Department of Energy Building Technologies Office (BTO) provides resources and strategies to significantly reduce building energy use and intensity. BTO’s funded research has contributed to significant improvement in building energy efficiency including new technologies in solid-state lighting, energy-saving windows, heat pump water heaters, and high-efficiency furnaces and air conditioners.
Are you applying for the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Graduate Research Funding Program (GRFP)? Deadlines are coming up – the week of October 19.
SUNY’s Office of Research and Economic Development encourages you to pursue graduate research fellowships, and to support you in this process, we are offering the following:
SUNY GREAT Awards
SUNY GREAT Awards provide $5,000 in flexible funding to graduate research students who win a research fellowship award or are recognized with honorable mention.
GRFP Office Hours
Dr. Susan Brennan, SUNY Research Fellow for Graduate Education Innovation, and former Director of GRFP at NSF, is holding Zoom office hours for students writing NSF GRFP proposals. Take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen your draft statement, get expert feedback, and have your questions answered on Tuesdays from 2-4 pm through October 13. To access office hours, use the following Zoom meeting link: https://rfsuny.zoom.us/j/92107571092. To seek arrangements for alternative office hours, email susan.brennan@stonybrook.edu.
GRFP Proposal Development
Below is information that provides access to the spring 2020 GRFP proposal development webinar series.
WEBINAR #1 (for undergraduates)Are You Ready for Graduate School? Finding Fellowship Funding
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship supports sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. Read on to learn more about the scholarship process and eligibility, and to make an appointment with a fellowships advisor.
Eligibility and Application Materials
To be eligible for the Goldwater, you must: Have a 3.8 GPA or higher Be a Sophomore or junior majoring in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). Plan to pursue a PhD in STEM. Have prior research experience. Have U.S. citizenship or permanent residence with intent to become a citizen. The Goldwater application consists of: Online questionnaire. Research essay. Three letters of recommendation. Transcripts. Permanent resident card and Letter of Intent (if applicable).
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship supports sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. Read on to learn more about the scholarship process and eligibility, and to make an appointment with a fellowships advisor.
Eligibility and Application Materials
To be eligible for the Goldwater, you must: Have a 3.8 GPA or higher Be a Sophomore or junior majoring in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). Plan to pursue a PhD in STEM. Have prior research experience. Have U.S. citizenship or permanent residence with intent to become a citizen. The Goldwater application consists of: Online questionnaire. Research essay. Three letters of recommendation. Transcripts. Permanent resident card and Letter of Intent (if applicable).
Join the UB Office of Fellowships and Scholarships for a 30-minute introductory workshop covering how search for awards, major external fellowships, finding funding for graduate school, and becoming a more competitive applicant.
All workshops will take place via Zoom. Once you RSVP for Fellowships and Scholarships 101 using the form below, you will receive an email with the Zoom meeting information.
If you cannot attend either of these times, check out our Fellowships and Scholarships 101 series on our YouTube channel and make an appointment with an advisor online to address any unanswered questions or concerns. Weekly Sessions Mondays from 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays from 2-2:30 p.m. Note: Sessions will begin the week of September 7 and finish the week of December 7.
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) is a prestigious grant for graduate students looking to get funded for research. The grant provides full funding for three years which includes a $34,000/year stipend and tuition coverage!
Applications for the NSF GRFP will become available in August 2020. Deadlines vary by discipline but are generally in late October and early November.
If you are interested in applying for the NSF GRFP in October 2020, please join us for this three-session program designed to prepare you to submit a strong application. You will learn about review criteria for the NSF GRFP and other awards, what the review panels are looking for, and how to write a strong research proposal. Students are required to commit to all three sessions. To be eligible to apply for NSF GRFP in October 2020, you must be: A current rising senior or first or second-year PhD student A U.S. citizen, have U.S. national status, or be a permanent resident Pursuing (or intending to pursue) a research-based master’s degree or PhD Conducting research in an NSF-supported field, such as: mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, and behavioral and social sciences, including the history of science Dates: August 3, 4, 5 and 6 from 9-10 a.m.
Are you interested in research, study, or teaching abroad OR are you looking to fund a research master’s degree or PhD in a STEM field? Register today for our upcoming Summer 2020 Fulbright and NSF Development Workshops! Note: These awards are only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. All workshops will be held via Zoom. Once you RSVP for the workshops, you will receive the Zoom meeting information.
Fulbright Application Development Workshops
Would you like to spend a year researching, teaching English or earning a master’s degree abroad? The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides funded opportunities to do so and there are more than 150 countries from which to choose.
To qualify, an applicant must be a U.S. citizen and hold a bachelor’s degree by the time the Fulbright Scholarship starts. An applicant holding a doctoral degree at the time of application is ineligible. The internal UB deadline for Fulbright applications is the first week of the fall semester and the national deadline is in October.
In this program you will learn more about Fulbright, country selection, affiliates and how to develop a strong proposal. Students are required to commit to all three sessions. Dates: July 27, 28, and 29 from 9-10 a.m.
SUNY’s Office for Research and Economic Development is sponsoring
a series of four webinars to prepare rising junior and senior
undergraduates as well as first-and second-year graduate students in STEM
fields to apply to NSF’s prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program
(GRFP). Webinars will be conducted by Professor Susan Brennan of Stony Brook
University (recently returned from NSF).
After
registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information. Note: If you
have not used ZOOM before, you will be prompted to download software once you
have clicked on the registration links.
GRFP requires that applicants be U.S. citizens, nationals, or
permanent residents. For more information, see www.nsfgrfp.org.
Note:
If you win a GRFP fellowship or Honorable Mention, you may be eligible for the
SUNY Chancellor’s Graduate Research Scholarship (CGRS)— Link
to Chancellor’s Research Scholarship (CGRS) for more information.
Are You Ready for Graduate School?
Finding Fellowship Funding
Mon. April 27 • 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Are you curious about or excited by the prospect of a career in research?
Are you thinking about a career in some leadership role? Are you wondering
about the best time to apply to graduate school, and how to get someone else to
pay for it? This webinar may help you decide.
WEBINAR #2
Applying to NSF’s Graduate Research
Fellowship Program
Wed. April 29 • 2:00pm – 3:30pm
This webinar will include all the basics about GRFP, such as the
benefits, eligibility, parts of the application, the review process, and basic
tips. Please bring your questions!
WEBINAR #3
Winning Strategies for GRFP (and How to
Get Started)
Fri. May 1 • 2:00pm – 3:30pm
This webinar will include discussion of NSF’s review criteria
(Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts), how to maximize the impact of your
planned research, and other winning strategies.
WEBINAR #4
Write! (As if Your Career Depends on it)
Mon. May 4 • 2:00pm – 4:00pm
This webinar will cover how to write about your research in an
interesting and lively way, tailored to your audience (recommended for all
fellowship and grant writers).
We hope you all are doing well and staying healthy!
We are currently recruiting college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates for our 2020 Chicago Summer Fellowship Cohort. In order to help build another fantastic cohort for this summer, I would greatly appreciate it if you would forward this information on to anyone in your professional and personal networks who may be interested in applying. The general Fellowship description can be found here, and anyone can find more information on our website here: http://newsector.org/summer/. Students can submit their applications online here: https://www.tfaforms.com/345303
As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.
Sincerely, Janelle Romero Program Director New Sector Alliance, Inc. (773)615-4767 jromero@newsector.org
The
Undergraduate Study Abroad Award supports study abroad for Summer 2020, Fall
2020, AY 2020-21, or Spring 2021. The deadline for the application is March
30, 2020.
The
awards will range between $500 and $1000. All UB undergraduate students are
welcome to apply, but preference will be given to students majoring or minoring
in the Asian Studies Program.
Eligibility
Requirements
·
Full-time enrollment as an
undergraduate at the University of Buffalo in good academic standing at the
time of your application
· At the time of applying for this award, you must already
have applied to a study abroad program in Asia through the UB Study Abroad
office. Exceptions will be considered with prior approval from the Asian
Studies Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Amanda Kennell.
Criteria
·
Foreign language study is a component
of the program
·
Participation in an established,
credit-bearing study abroad or exchange program
·
Preference shall be given to
applicants who are studying abroad for the first time or in a country or region
to which they have never before traveled
·
Awards are based on academic merit
and seriousness of purpose
·
The applicant agrees to be an
ambassador for Asian Studies at UB by sending occasional posts and photos of
their experiences while in-country for use on the Asian Studies Program’s
social media and website. The applicant must also be willing to talk with other
students about their study abroad experience upon returning to UB.
A personal statement no longer than 3 pages
double-spaced, 11 or 12 point font, following the outline below:
The Program. Describe the program: what is the length of the program, the
course of intended study, and the language focus? You may include a
program info sheet or brochure as supporting documentation if one exists.
The Language. What language training have you acquired prior to the study
abroad program? What is your expected proficiency at the end of the study
abroad program? What is your goal in learning this language?
Academic Purpose. Describe your academic reasons for selecting a particular
program and explain in detail how the study abroad program will fit into
your overall academic program and goals.
Development. Describe how the program benefits your personal, academic, and
professional development.
Candidacy.
Why are you a particularly strong candidate for this award?
One letter of recommendation from a professor
who has taught you in an Asian Studies-related course. The letter of
recommendation must be submitted in a sealed envelope signed by the
professor or emailed as an attachment directly from the professor.
A current copy of your transcript.
Submission Instructions
Email
Asian-Studies@buffalo.edu with “Study Abroad Award Application: [your name]” in the
subject line. Attach the completed application form, your personal statement,
and your transcripts. Ask your professor to email their letter of
recommendation as an attachment to Asian-Studies@buffalo.edu with “Study Abroad Recommendation: [your name]” in the
subject line.
*All application materials must be submitted by 4pm on
Monday, March 30, 2020.*
