Students applying for the Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship submit a three-page research proposal and a one-page biographical statement as part of their nomination. Selection is based, in part, by the importance of the research and the clarity with which it is conveyed to the non-specialist. Sample research proposals and personal statements from successful applicants in 2009-10 are available below. |
Erin Roche, Conservation Biology
William Ratcliff, Ecology, Evolution & Behavior
Nathan Lindquist, Electrical Engineering
Tim Boyer, Environmental Health
Jonathan Slaght, Natural Resources Science & Management
Kelly McDonough, Spanish & Portuguese