NSF-EPSCoR/IFN doctoral fellowships will be awarded only in the area of nanotechnology, in order to increase the number of graduates in this research area, thus making a significant contribution to the diversity of the nanotechnology workforce.
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Accepting applications only in the area of Nanotechnology, research advisor must be an active member of the Institute for Functional Nanomaterials.
Application Deadline
for the academic year 2010-2011:
FRIDAY, JUN 11, 2010
For more information contact Ms. María Vargas at:
(m_vargas@rcse.upr.edu) 787-765-5170 ext. 2010 or
787-765-6696
Approvals of awards are subject to availability of funds. |
Application Requirements: |
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale
- Evidence of Ph.D candidacy
- Have previous research experience
- Evidence of satisfactory academic progress according to the program’s schedule
- Official transcript from undergraduate and graduate institutions
- List of extracurricular activities
- Statement of professional goals (1 page)
- Brief thesis research proposal (3-4 pages) signed by IFN mentor
- List of authored or co-authored publications and presentations
- Two letters of recommendation (one must be from your IFN mentor and the other from a nanotechnology researcher)
- Progress report from previous RCSE fellowships, if applicable
- Fill out application form and submit with all required documents
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Stipend |
Stipend |
$27,600 annual ($2,300 monthly) |
Tuition |
$2,500 annual |
Travel |
$2,400 annual (students to present their research) |
Materials |
$2,500 annual |
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