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Space Grant and Fellowship Request for Proposals Announced
September 21, 2015
Grand Valley State University is an affiliate member of the Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC), and a participant in fellowship and grant funding opportunities competitively offered through the consortium. The deadline for MSGC proposals is Wednesday, November 18, 2015.
All applications are online for 3 categories of fellowships/grants:
- Research Seed Grants for faculty members to initiate new lines of scholarly activities.
- Fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students who will conduct research mentored by GVSU faculty.
- Program grants to support pre-college education, public outreach, and teacher training.
Last year, GVSU secured ~$34,000 in fellowship and grant support from MSGC. Applicants' chances of success are maximized when they match their projects with the Mission of MSGC and the strategic goals of NASA .
If you are interested in more information, read the notes on the following page and visit the MSGC website. Dr. Bopi A. Biddanda must approve all proposals/applications as the GVSU representative prior to submission. To discuss a proposal/application, please contact Dr. Biddanda at [email protected] or (616) 331-3978 by October 16, 2015, with the intention to apply. Proposals must route for internal GVSU approval by November 6, 2015, and be ready to submit by November 13, 2015. The Deadline for applications is November 18, 2015.
Dr. Bopi A. Biddanda, Professor, Annis Water Resources Institute, (616) 331-3978 or [email protected].