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
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URL: http://www.asm.org/index.php/fellowships-2/25-education/students/164-asm-robert-d-watkins-graduate-research-fellowship