Started in the Spring of 1998, the purpose of this program is to provide research experience for undergraduate students. The competitively awarded fellowships are awarded each semester to juniors or non-graduating seniors who have submitted research proposals. The University Research Advisory Council evaluates each proposal based on the scientific importance, originality, research plan and benefit to the student's education. Successful recipients receive salary support to conduct the research and a travel stipend to present the results at a scientific meeting such as the Texas Academy of Sciences. Project must be completed in one semester.
Fellowship is non-renewable.
Applications are usually accepted in April and November of each year. Based on Otolith Elemental Fingerprints in Texas Bay Systems. Dr. Jay Rooker- advisor Beverly Flood MARB A Proposal for the Development of a World Wide Web Accessible Database on the Biodiversity of Anchialine Caves. Jonathan Chapin MARB Effects of Phytoplankton Inoculation on Nutrient Laden Wastewater from the shrimps Peneaus spp. Dr. William Wardle- advisor Virginia Cornett MARB Semantics of Alarm Calls in the Florida Manatee.