Who Can Apply: All UCSD undergraduates in any major who will be enrolled the entire 2011-2012 academic year are eligible to apply. Students who plan on graduating mid-year in 2011-2012 may also apply, provided the project and final report are completed before graduation. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. The project must be completed while the applicant is a UCSD undergraduate. Applicants submit only one Research application, unless submitting different projects. The application will be considered for each scholarship indicated on the application form. Applications can be printed at http://faoforms.ucsd.edu/forms/0research.doc.

Project Requisite: The project must be work above and beyond the normal course of study and should not be part of Fall, Winter, or Spring 199 series coursework. However, Summer 199 series work will be accepted. The subject matter does not have to be related to the student’s major, minor, or other coursework.

Additionally, the following also applies:

• Chancellor’s Research Scholarship will give consideration to proposals regardless of area of study. This is a one-year award up to $3,000.
• Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Summer Research Scholarship will give consideration to juniors or seniors in 2011-2012, majoring in biological sciences or bioengineering, who submit projects related to diabetes. This is a one-year award up to $3,000.
• David Marc Belkin Memorial Research Scholarship will give consideration to those proposals designed to pursue special studies and projects in the general areas of environmental and ecological issues. This is a one-year award up to $3,000.
• Biological Sciences Eureka! Scholarship promotes engagement in basic and translational biology by facilitating students’ participation in research opportunities both at the UC San Diego campus and at research facilities on the San Diego Mesa (located north of UCSD). Students must be juniors or seniors in 2011-2012 with a declared major in the Division of Biological Sciences. Successful proposals will show evidence that the scholarship will provide the students with an opportunity to have a significant research experience. This is a one-year award up to $3,500.
• Julia Brown Research Scholarship will give consideration to juniors or seniors in the 2011-2012 academic year, whose career objectives are in the health care-medicine, medical research, pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, or in public health. Preference given to students with extenuating circumstances or financial need. This is a one-year award up to $3,500.
• Robert C. Dynes and Ann Parode Dynes Research Scholarship will give preference to those proposals designed to pursue special studies and projects in physics. This is a one-year award up to $3,000
• David Jay Gambee Memorial Research Scholarship will give consideration to those proposals which involve the student as an active citizen in university governance, the local community, or national and international affairs. Also receiving preference are projects which lead to a heightened awareness of the relationship between the environment and society. Service in the community through volunteer activities or participation in programs related to the Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation are encouraged. This is a one-year award up to $3,000.
• Frances Hellman Research Scholarship will give consideration to those proposals designed to pursue special studies and projects in physics. This is a one-year award up to $3,000.
• Mary Louise and Charlie Robins Endowed Scholarship will give consideration to those proposals designed to pursue special studies and projects in marine sciences. This is a one-year award up to $3,000.

Term of Award: The research project can be completed during Summer 2011, and/or during the 2011-2012 academic year. The final report is due Monday, May 16, 2012. Students may reapply for a research scholarship the following year.

Amount of Award: The amount of the research scholarship was established to recognize and encourage undergraduate research, and can cover project costs, and /or any educational-related expenses, including summer living costs. Awards will be paid by late June 2011 and will not replace academic year financial aid. This award is considered a budget add-on to cover project related costs. Students will not receive more than one research award.

Selection of Recipients: The Faculty Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Honors will select the winners. Winnerswill be notified by email or letter in late June. Students not awarded will not be notified.

All required application documents, including the faculty sponsor form, must be submitted to AEP Office drop box (In side the old student center B, across the Mandeville coffee cart) before 4:30 p.m., on Monday, May 02, 2011

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