Michigan State University graduate students, who are performing research related to the sustainability of fish, wildlife, or water resources using an integrated or joint approach that links humans with their natural environment, are encouraged to apply for the William W. and Evelyn M. Taylor Endowed Fellowship for International Engagement in Coupled Humans and Natural Systems fellowship.
Eligibility
Applicants must be students enrolled in a graduate program at MSU, who are performing research related to the sustainability of fish, wildlife, or water resources using an integrated or joint approach that links humans with their natural environment.
Recipients must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills, and the capacity to make a distinctive professional or scholarly contribution with emphasis on the global contribution of their work. In addition to conducting research in a global context, recipients are expected to immerse themselves in their international experiences. Preference will be given to students staying at an international location for an extended period of time.
The minimum award amount is $4,500. The award amount can be split over multiple semesters. The Graduate School will work with the recipient(s) to determine the awarding schedule. The recipient must be enrolled for the semester to receive the funding.
Each fellowship recipient is required to express acceptance and appreciation of the award in writing within two weeks of notification of the award.