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The Gerhardt Student
Travel Award
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Awards will be granted to
students to supplement other financial resources for travel so as to allow
the awardees to attend an appropriate microbiology-related scientific meeting,
or to obtain special microbiology-related research training. |
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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 $600 for Travel 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
personal statement (maximum 2 pages) which summarizes how attending this
particular conference or training workshop will benefit you as a student
of microbiology. Please include sufficient details about the conference
or workshop, such as location, speakers, topics to be covered, and a URL
(if available) for the event you are traveling to. If available, also include
any official brochures about the conference or training workshop.
2. A letter from
a sponsor or advisor that addresses the reasons why the nominee would be
a good candidate for the award and justifies a need for financial assistance. |
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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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