Student Endowment Donors
Center for Coastal Studies Awards for Graduate Student Research and/or Travel
The Center for Coastal Studies offers several research and travel awards to support the scholastic achievements of graduate degree students in coastal and marine science fields. Individuals and their families have endowed these awards in the names of local scientists and/or former students to support the research of graduate students entering the fields of coastal (including watersheds) and marine sciences. Awards are competitive and based on academic achievements, interests, and ability as well as financial need. It is an honor to be selected as a recipient for these awards. The Center for Coastal Studies is proud to offer these opportunities to deserving students. The majority of awards are limited to students pursuing MS degrees in the Biology, Environmental Science, Coastal and Marine Systems Science, Fisheries and Mariculture, or Marine Biology programs. Two of the endowments are available to provide awards to Ph.D. students in Marine Biology or Coastal and Marine System Science programs whose research is focused on coral reefs or coastal, marine, and environmental sciences with an emphasis on watershed resources, processes, and policies. The selection committee determines which students will receive funds and the endowment account from which the funds will be awarded. Students may receive a maximum of two awards during their matriculation. Award monies are administered through the Center for Coastal Studies and MUST BE SPENT BY AUGUST 1st of each year. Unused funds are returned to the award account.
For more information about the source of the award funds, and the scientists and former students who are honored by these awards
Part I. Eligibility Requirements:
Currently enrolled as graduate degree student taking at least 9 hrs at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences or Department of Life Sciences
Not currently on scholastic probation or with other official holds on academic records
Part II. Application Process
Students interested in applying for an award must complete an online application at the following address https://tamucc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9NthN9l4yuQRcFw. The application period opens on September 1 at midnight and closes on October 1 at 5 pm.
Before you sit down to fill out the application, it will be helpful to have all of the information needed assembled.
An abstract or summary of the research project for which funds are being requested (1000 characters maximum)
The amount being requested from the Center for Coastal Studies Endowments and the need that the funds will contribute to or fulfill
Budget justification (1000 characters maximum)
A statement addressing the “broader impacts” of the research (1000 characters maximum)
A 2-page prospectus of the project including the full budget (pdf file upload)
Contact Dr. Kim Withers (kim.withers@tamucc.edu) if you have any questions.