There is funding available to support student research in the STEM disciplines during winter break 2020. Brief descriptions and links to the application forms are given below.
*Student Research with Carleton Faculty (Towsley Endowment)
Application Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2020, 5:00 PM
What: The Towsley Endowment provides financial support for Carleton students working with Carleton science and math faculty during winter break. Awards fund student winter stipends ($480/week for full time work) for up to 3 weeks. Money for supplies is also available, typically up to $150 per student. Note that students must work full time in order to qualify (i.e. they must not hold another job during the award period).
Who: Carleton faculty in science and math departments and programs, including visiting faculty and faculty on continuing appointment, are eligible to apply. These include Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Math, Neuroscience, Physics and Astronomy, Archaeology, and Psychology.
Some of the application questions include: Project title, description of your project, faculty and student development goals, mentoring plan, how many weeks and total amount of funds requested, other potential sources of funding, and other info relevant to the proposal.
More details are available in the application form.
**Student Research at Another Institution (Kolenkow-Reitz Fellowship)
Application Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2020, 5:00 PM
What: The Kolenkow-Reitz fellowship provides research support for Carleton students working with non-Carleton science and math faculty at another institution during the winter break. These research opportunities are intended to encourage Carleton students’ development as scientists and their exploration of mathematics and the sciences as a possible career. Awards fund student stipends ($480/week for full time work) for up to 3 weeks during winter break. Additional expenses up to $150 can be requested to help defray travel or research supply expenses. Note that students must work full time in order to qualify.
Who: Carleton students are eligible to apply for this funding. Before applying, students should have already contacted and discussed the nature and timing of their project with the person they are planning to work with as well as a faculty member at Carleton who can vouch for the project and its alignment with their professional development goals. Because the intent of the fellowship is exploration in STEM fields, priority is given to students who have completed coursework related to the proposed research, but who have not yet had a significant funded research experience (7 or more weeks). Please note that students previously supported through the Kolenkow-Reitz Fund (winter break or summer) are less likely to receive funding, but are still eligible to apply.
More details are available in the application form.
Questions? Contact Amy Csizmar Dalal