THE CAVE CONSERVANCY FOUNDATION

FELLOWSHIPS IN KARST STUDIES

Information for 2009

FELLOWSHIP AWARDS (3)

The Cave Conservancy Foundation is planning to award a yearly Undergraduate Fellowship in Karst Studies for $5,000, an M.S. Graduate Fellowship in Karst Studies for $5,000, and a Ph.D. Graduate Fellowship in Karst Studies for $15,000. Any study of caves and karst in any field, including but not limited to archeology, biology, engineering, geography, geology, and social sciences will be considered. The research can involve any cave and karst areas, including those outside the United States. Applicants must be full-time graduate or undergraduate students at a U.S. college or university.

Applicants for the undergraduate fellowship must include a letter of intent, a proposal of the research not to exceed 5000 words, a letter of support from an undergraduate advisor, and undergraduate transcripts. Mail applications before April 1 to:

Cave Conservancy Foundation
Attn: Undergraduate Fellowship Program
13131 Overhill Lake Lane
Glen Allen, VA 23059

The award will be announced by May 1. For more information contact Dr. Horton H. Hobbs III, at Department of Biology, Wittenberg University, P.O. Box 720, Springfield OH 45501-0720, via e-mail athhobbs@wittenberg.edu

Applicants for the graduate fellowships (M.S. and Ph.D.) must include a letter of intent, a curriculum vita, a thesis proposal, graduate transcripts, and two letters of recommendation, one being from the thesis advisor. Mail applications before June 1 to:

Cave Conservancy Foundation
Attn: Graduate Fellowship Program
13131 Overhill Lake Lane
Glen Allen, VA 23059

The award will be announced by July 1. For more information contact Dr. David C. Culver, at Department of Biology, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016-8007, via e-mail at dculver@american.edu

Index:
CCF's home page
Donations and Grants Given
Current Page Fellowship in Karst Studies
Fellowships Awarded
CCF Contact Page

Grant Application.doc
Fellowships Application.doc