Graduate Fellowship Program
Announcement of Opportunity 2008-2009

Purpose:
Partial graduate fellowship awards to support outstanding graduate students pursuing aerospace, space science, or other interdisciplinary space-related graduate independent research or design.

Awards:
Up to $5,000* independent research award for the 2008 summer and/or 2008-2009 academic year.

*Subject to availability of funds.

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 design in a field related to space or aerospace
• completed application packet (see Supporting Materials below)

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 space, aerospace, or space-related research, technology, or design project in which you will be engaged or you propose to conduct during the period of this award (indicate if this research is directly involved with the degree your are pursuing). Include how your independent 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.

Applications:
The Consortium invites applications for Graduate Fellowships for the 2008-2009 academic year. The Consortium especially encourages applications from members of minority groups, women, and persons with disabilities, and from those pursuing interdisciplinary aerospace studies in, but not limited to, engineering, the sciences, architecture, law, business, nursing and medicine. Award winners will be chosen based on academic performance, space-related promise, and the proposal. Application forms must be completed for each program, and be accompanied by supporting documentation.

Application Information:
Download application or obtain additional application and information from the Program Office. Submit completed application with all supporting material to:

Steven Dutch
Associate Director for Fellowships
c/o Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Natural and Applied Sciences
2420 Nicolet Drive
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54311-7001
Phone: (920) 465-2246
Fax: (920) 465-2376
E-mail: dutchs@uwgb.edu

Postmark Deadline:   February 4, 2008

Award Announcements:   April 7, 2008

Award Recipients