The Department of Entomology at the School of Integrative Biology offers two key summer-support awards for graduate students: the Fred H. Schmidt Summer Scholars Award, which is for enrolled entomology students, especially out-of-state students with demonstrated financial need, to support summer research and recruitment/retention, and the Entomology Summer Block Grant that is open to all continuing entomology graduate students, providing summer stipends so they can make steady progress on thesis research.
The Fred H. Schmidt Summer Scholars Award - Entomology
Administered by the Department of Entomology, this award is given to an enrolled entomology student who has a demonstrated need for summer support.
The Fred H. Schmidt Summer Scholars Award, endowed by his niece and nephew Margaret and Ed Larsen, commemorates alumnus Fred H. Schmidt, who received his BS (’57) and an MS in entomology (’59) from the University of Illinois and spent many years at the USDA Forest Service Laboratory in Corvallis, OR. The Schmidt Summer Award is used to support recruitment and retention of students during the summer months. The Schmidt Summer Scholars Award is given to an enrolled, out of state Entomology student who has a demonstrated need for summer support.
Purpose:
This award supports graduate students in entomology during the summer.
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a graduate student in entomology, registered in ENT 599, during the summer. Note: There is no coursework to take in the summer; the applicant must instead be registered for ENT 599, Thesis Research hours to qualify.
Application Procedure:
To apply, please submit one copy of each of the following:
- A proposal describing your summer classes, planned scholarly activities, and financial need. The proposal should not exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, not including references.
- A current C.V.
- Letter of recommendation from your advisor that indicates financial need.
Applicants must complete this form and submit all required materials by February 5th, midnight. Questions may be directed to sibawards@life.illinois.edu.
The Entomology Summer Block Grant
Administered by the Department of Entomology, the Entomology Summer Block Grant is funded by the graduate college block grant program and provides stipend support for continuing graduate students over the summer months.
Eligibility:
All graduate students in the Department of Entomology may apply.
Application Procedure:
To apply, please submit one copy of each of the following:
- A proposal describing the research to be conducted. The proposal should not exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, not including references.
- A current C.V.
- Letter of Support from the Advisor.
Applicants must complete this form and submit all required materials by February 5th, midnight. Questions may be directed to sibawards@life.illinois.edu.