SUMMER
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
Keck and Eaton Grants
Each Spring the Joint Science Department
awards a number of Keck and Eaton fellowships which provide support
for JSD students working
on research projects under the supervision of JSD faculty. These
awards are currently set at $4000 each, plus $300 for supplies
and minor equipment. Students are typically expected to work full-time
on their projects, for 10 weeks, beginning in late May and finishing
at the end of July. Students working in the field at remote locations
may follow a different timetable.
Mellon Grants
Each Spring the Joint Science Department awards ten Mellon grants which provide support for JSD students working on environmental research projects under the supervision of 5C faculty. These awards are currently set at $4000 each. Students are typically expected to work full-time on their projects, for 10 weeks, beginning in late May and finishing at the end of July. Students working in the field at remote locations may follow a different timetable.
Eligibility
All students at CMC, Pitzer and Scripps are eligible
to apply, including freshmen and seniors. (Seniors may be given a
lower priority).
Projects may be self-designed by the applicant, or they may be
projects already conceived by the supervising faculty. Keck grants
are given in all areas of the natural sciences. Eaton grants are
limited to environmental science projects.
How to Apply
- Contact a JSD faculty member who is willing to supervise you,
and obtain his or her consent.
- The application form and instructions are here.
- Complete the form, and print it and email it as an attachment to researchapp@jsd.claremont.edu
with "Keck, Eaton , Seaver, or Mellon Grant Application in the subject line, depending on which grant you're applying for.
- Ask your faculty supervisor to submit a letter of recommendation
and support on your behalf.
Deadline
The deadline is usually the first Monday in February.
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