The Academy Natural Sciences Jessup and McHenry Awards

Scholarship Description

The Jessup award is for zoology and the McHenry award is for botany. Jessup funds are awarded competitively to students wishing to conduct studies at the postgraduate, doctoral and postdoctoral levels under the supervision or sponsorship of a member of the curatorial staff of the Academy. Please note that awards are restricted to those who wish to conduct their study here at the Academy. Requests for further information about the Fellowships should include whenever possible a return email address. Further, such requests will only be considered when submitted with a letter of support from your thesis supervisor. Stipend is US$300 p/w for American applicants and US$1,000 for applicants from other parts of the world. Length of study is 2-16 weeks.Further infomation can be obtained from website.

Reference Number:	4479
Study Subject:	Zoology and botany
Web Address:	http://www.ansp.org/research/opportunities/jessup_mchenry.php
Provided By:	The Academy of Natrual Sciences
To be undertaken at:	non-Australian institutions.
Level:	Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered bi-annually to 3 people. Open for applications until October 1, 2011.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is USD350 (total amount). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid Weekly.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Botany or Zoology.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in United States. There are no restrictions on citizenship.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact Dr Edward Daeschler (Jessup-McHenry Fund Committee) The Academy of Natural Sciences Web Site: http://www/ansp.org Address: 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103-1101