Amount: $5,000
Deadline: July 1
Level: graduate, postdoc
Renewable: No
About
This fellowship supports underrepresented minority students and postdocs, including African Americans, in microbiology, fostering future scientific leaders and diversifying the field.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: Unspecified (strong academic record expected)
- Demographic: african-american, hispanic, native-american
- Must be an underrepresented minority student (graduate or postdoc) in microbiology
- Demonstrate leadership potential and commitment to a career in microbiology
Required Materials
- Application form
- Personal statement
- Official transcript
- Recommendation letters
- CV
- Research proposal (for postdocs)
Timeline
Applications open in April. Deadline July 1. Winners notified by September.
Tips
Your personal statement should highlight your research interests, career aspirations, and leadership experiences in microbiology. Strong recommendations from mentors are critical. For postdocs, a compelling research proposal is key.