American Society for Microbiology (ASM) - Robert D. Watkins Dissertation Fellowship for Underrepresented Students Deadline(s): 5/1/2016 Fellowships support dissertation research by students from groups that have been historically underrepresented, and remain underrepresented today in the microbiological sciences nationally, including African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, and Pacific Islanders. The fellowship is for one year. Eligibility: Applicants must: * Be from groups that have been determined by the applicant's institution to be underrepresented in the microbiological science. * be formally admitted to a doctoral program in the microbiological sciences in an accredited U.S. institution. * Have successfully completed all graduate coursework requirements for the doctoral degree by the date of activation of the fellowship. * Be a student member of ASM. * Be mentored by an ASM member. * Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. * Not be funded by another source during the fellowship year. Award amount: $21,000 annual stipend. Contact: ASM Robert D. Watkins Graduate Research Fellowship Education Board American Society for Microbiology Tel: 202-942-9283 E-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> URL: http://www.asm.org/index.php/fellowships-2/25-education/students/164-asm-robert-d-watkins-graduate-research-fellowship Kathryn E. Ágoston, PhD Director of Graduate Fellowships Office of the Provost George Mason University 4400 University Drive, MS 3A2 Fairfax, VA 22030 Phone: 703-993-3131 Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Web: http://gradfellows.gmu.edu Twitter: @GradFellowsGMU