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Application Deadline:  : 2010 TBD

Applications for the NSF-URM Fellowship include:

1. The application form with signatures
2.   A personal statement (1-2 pages) discussing your scientific interests, career goals, why this fellowship would benefit you, etc.
3. A research proposal (2-3 pages) with the following headings:
   • Introduction (background and significance of the topic, including citations from the literature)
   •  Research Question (should be succinct)
   • Overall Research Plan (include methods you will use for data gathering and analysis)
   • References
4. A copy of your transcript (a print out from SIS is sufficient)

• Turn in a paper copy of the application with signatures and a copy of your transcript to Nicki Bruno-Collins (Biology Department office, 08-2102).
• Have your mentor upload an electronic version of the application to the NSF-URM Fellowship myCourses website (under “committees”).
• Contact Dr. Sweet (hxssbi@rit.edu) to schedule a 30-minute interview

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0829259. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation (NSF).