Dr. Laurel Salton Clark Memorial
Graduate Fellowship Program
Announcement of Opportunity 2009-2010

The Program
The Dr. Laurel Salton Clark Memorial Graduate Fellowship Award was established in 2004 in honor of Dr. Laurel Clark, Columbia Space Shuttle astronaut and resident of Wisconsin. The award is granted annually to a promising Wisconsin graduate student (attending a WSGC member institution) pursuing studies in the fields of environmental or life sciences, whose research has an aerospace component. Additionally, the WSGC seeks to support those students who personify the qualities of leadership, intellectual balance, and an ongoing commitment to improving the human condition that were the hallmarks of Dr. Clark's life.

Eligibility
To apply for this fellowship, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

• U.S. citizen
• enrolled full-time in, admitted to, or applied to any graduate degree program at a WSGC college or university
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (Proposals that include a GPA of less than 3.0 will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.)
• above average GRE scores
• research or engineering design in an environmental or life sciences field related to space or aerospace
• completed application packet (see Supporting Materials below)

• Applicant must show a broad, balanced set of interests and pursuits outside the field of science
• Applicant must demonstrate the qualities of leadership and an ongoing commitment to improving the human condition.

Supporting Materials Required with Application

1. Include a two- to four-page proposal (single sided, not folded) containing the following: (a) a clear, concise statement of the environmental or life sciences research, in which you will be engaged or you propose to conduct during the period of this award (indicate how this research is directly involved with the degree you are pursuing). Include how your research, at least in a broad sense, aligns with NASA Directorate or Center goals. (b) Tasks, Schedules and clearly stated Expected Results, (c) evidence of previous interest and experience in space-related studies, (d) the significance/value of your work for the space/aerospace field, and (e) a short synopsis of your project (no more than 200 characters). The synopsis will be used on our website if your project is chosen for funding.
2. Provide a complete academic resume containing previous degrees, majors or areas of concentration, name and address of institutions, publications if any, etc., as well as relevant work experiences and accomplishments.
3. Include copies (unofficial are acceptable) of your undergraduate transcript(s) and graduate transcript(s), including most recent.
4. Provide a one-page Budget Summary for your independent research that should be for your sole benefit. This should include a brief explanation of any major expenditure items. Any travel or other expenses should be related to your research.
5. Append two (2) letters of recommendation: one from your academic advisor or mentor stating his or her willingness to supervise your space, aerospace or space-related project and a description of his or her advisory role, and one from another faculty member, employer, or aerospace professional familiar with your proposed area of work.

Award
$5000 for the next academic year.

Applications: [closed]
The Consortium especially encourages applications from members of minority groups, women, and persons with disabilities.

Questions about this Graduate Fellowship, contact:
Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
2420 Nicolet Drive
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54311-7001
Phone: (920) 465-2108
E-mail: wsgc@uwgb.edu

Postmark Deadline:   February 2, 2009

Current & Past Awardees