UIUC CEE Graduate Student Blog

US Borlaug Fellows in Global Food Security

UPDATE: The application deadline has been extended to May 31^st.

The Center for Global Food Security at Purdue University (http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/food) is kicking off the Borlaug Fellowship program.  This five-year program is funded by the US Agency for International Development.  The purpose of the program is to provide financial support to US graduate students studying in US universities to carry out research in a developing country on a topic that will resolve an important constraint associated with food security.   These fellowships are meant to complement other sources of financial assistance that students have obtained to support their graduate work.  The deadline for the first round of applications has been extended until May 31st. Subsequent rounds will be announced beginning in early fall 2012.

The attached flyer provides additional information.  If students are interested in applying for a grant, application instructions and forms are located at http://www.purdue.edu/borlaugfellows.  Questions regarding this grant can be addressed to borlaugfellows@purdue.edu

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Usage Policy for Yeh Center

The CEE Department has a new policy in place for Yeh Center Access.  Please read here.

Canadian Consul General Georges Rioux: Fulbright Canada Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Awards

Fulbright Canada offers a wide range of residential exchange opportunities for American undergraduates, graduate students, and scholars. 

Questions about Fulbright Canada or students who have an interest in partnering with the Canadian Consulate General in Chicago for future academic programs and initiatives, please feel free to contact  Academic Relations Officer Colleen Duke at colleen.duke@international.gc.ca <mailto:colleen.duke@international.gc.ca>  or (312) 327-3614. 

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Award for U.S. Graduate Students

The Fulbright Canada Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Award is a new initiative of the Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States of America (Fulbright Canada), in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International  Trade Canada and six of Canada’s leading research universities. The STEM award, which is a three year award valued at some $120,000 (tuition, fees, and an annual stipend of $20,000), is the counterpart to Fulbright’s International Science and Technology award for foreign students coming to the United States.  

Applicants must be citizens of the United States of America.  Applicants and must submit their Graduate Record Examination scores before December 31, 2011 and must have completed an undergraduate degree before August 1, 2012.  Applicants must be proficient in English and/or French.  Eligible fields of study/research include:

*       Aeronautics and Aeronautical Engineering
*       Agriculture (theoretical or research-based focus only)
*       Astronomy/Planetary Sciences
*       Biology
*       Biomedical Engineering
*       Chemistry
*       Computer Science
*       Energy
*       Engineering (aerospace, electrical, chemical, civil, industrial, mechanical, ocean, and petroleum)
*       Environmental Science/Engineering
*       Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
*       Information Sciences/Engineering (engineering focus only; business-focused study is not eligible)
*       Materials Science/Engineering
*       Mathematics
*       Neuroscience
*       Oceanography
*       Physics
*       Public Health (biostatistics or epidemiology)

The Fulbright Canada STEM competition is now OPEN.  To apply for the Fulbright Canada Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics award, download and complete the following application:

2012-13 Fulbright Canada STEM Application <http://www.fulbright.ca/programs/american-students/uploads/pdfs/2012-13%20STEM%20Application%20Package.pdf>

You may email the completed electronic form to STEM@fulbright.ca <mailto:STEM@fulbright.ca> .  Or, if you prefer, you may mail it to:

Fulbright Canada
350 Albert Street, Suite 2015
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 1A4

All applications must be submitted by November 15, 2011.

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Mavis Future Faculty Fellows Program (MF3) Award for Doctoral Students

Please see your advisor if you are interested in the Mavis Future Faculty Fellows Program (MF3) Award for Doctoral Students.
 

2011 Fox Valley Branch APWA Scholarship

Please find attached a copy of the 2011 Fox Valley Branch Scholarship for the American Public Works Association.  The application is due on April 1, 2011.    APWA_Student_App_Web_2011 

The program is for students who plan to attend an accredited university during the Fall 2011 Semester at the undergraduate or graduate level whose major course of study encompasses the field of Civil or Environmental Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Public Works Administration or other programs within the public works field are eligible.  Students may be part time or full time at community colleges or universities; however, candidates must be seeking a degree.  We will only consider providing scholarships toward tuition as well as books, fees, supplies and equipment if required of all students in the course.  Candidates must reside or be employed within the geographic boundaries of the Fox Valley Branch of the APWA Chicago Metro Chapter.  This area includes the entire counties of McHenry, DeKalb, Kane, and Kendall, plus the Cities of West Chicago, Warrenville, Aurora, and Naperville  - all in Illinois.  No other areas will be considered, other areas have their own scholarships.  Active members of the 2011 Fox Valley Branch Scholarship Committee of the APWA Chicago Metro Chapter and their family members are not eligible. 

Application forms are available on the APWA Chicago Metro web site at http://chicago.apwa.net.  Applicants may reapply yearly for scholarship awards, provided a new application is submitted each time.

Student Leadership Awards & Scholarships Now Available

Nominations are being accepted for the student leadership awards and

scholarships offered by Student Affairs. Awards and scholarships

range from $500 to $1,500 for undergraduate and graduate students.

Nominations are due by noon Feb. 28 (Monday).

URL: http://studentaffairs.illinois.edu/students411/slas/awards.html 

NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program

Application Deadline:  February 3, 2011

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Spring 2011 Conference Travel Awards

The Graduate College will provide Conference Travel Awards, up to $300, for students traveling to professional conferences.  Conference travel awards are intended to support students who will be presenting papers, posters, or creative work at the conferences they attend.  Additional information is available:  http://www.grad.illinois.edu/general/travelaward

The department may submit up to five (5) nominations.  Nominations are due to me by February 21, 2011.  Please provide the following information to me:  the application form, a copy of your abstract, and your invitation to present. 

FMC Educational Fund Fellowship competition

The FMC Educational Fund Fellowship competition for 2011-2012 is underway.  Last year, seven FMC Fellowships valued at $10,000 each were awarded for the 2010-2011 academic year.  A similar number of fellowships will be awarded this year.

Candidates for a Master Degree in Business Administration or Engineering, or related areas, are particularly encouraged to apply.  Ph.D. candidates will also be given full consideration.

Please follow this link for more detailed information:  https://www.grad.illinois.edu/fellowship/listing/2638

 Application deadline:  January 24, 2011*

*Applications are due in the departmental office by January 14, 2011.  

Steinbrenner Institute U.S. Environmental Sustainability PhD Fellowships

Seven 3-year Ph.D. fellowships will be offered over the next two years for PhD studies related to U.S. environmental sustainability.

SEER US Env Sustainability PhD Fellowships (11-9-10)