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The Gerhardt Student Research
Excellence Award
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Funds will be awarded to
students who demonstrate exemplary accomplishment in experimental design
and results that are reported as a poster or as an oral presentation at
a MI-ASM meeting. |
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Eligibility
Criteria: These awards are open to students of the biological
sciences who are preparing for a career in the field of microbiology. An
applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution
in Michigan, have been a member of the ASM and/or the Michigan ASM for
at least one year, and shows evidence of involvement in microbiology research
or related activities (e.g. abstracts, grants, active research projects;
teaching; volunteer activities). |
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Undergraduates and first-year
graduate students are encouraged to apply. |
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Annual
Award Value: Up to $400 for Research Excellence Awards |
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Application Procedure |
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Faculty, mentors, laboratory
personnel or students themselves may initiate the nomination. The individual
making the nomination must be a current member of the ASM and/or the Michigan
ASM. A nominated student must submit the following items to the Michigan
ASM: |
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1. A
report (maximum 3 pages) of his/her research project which addresses the
hypotheses being tested, brief description of methods used, results to
date (include figures/tables if appropriate), and conclusions. Include
key references as necessary. If applicable, include the URL of any web
site that further elaborates your research.
2. A letter of recommendation
from the research sponsor or advisor that addresses the reasons why the
nominee would be a good candidate for the award. Additional reference letters
may also be submitted.
3. Abstracts of any
other research that may have been presented orally or as a poster at a
conference by the nominee. |
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Applications must be postmarked no later
than six weeks prior to the spring or fall MI-ASM Branch meeting, so that
award winners can be announced at the Branch meeting.
The successful awardee will receive information detailing how their final report is to be made to the MI-ASM Board and to Dr. Gerhardt. Please submit application materials to: |
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Kris Baumgarten, MI-ASM Educational Chair, Biology Department,
Delta College, 1961 Delta Road, University Center, MI 48710 |
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