UPRM-DoE Research Scholarship



Home Applications Instructions Download Forms Contact uprm.edu		Introduction Eligibility Stipend and Benefit Criteria for Selection Conditions of Scholarship Request for Applications In an endeavor with the Department of Energy, Savanna River (DoE-SR), the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez (UPRM) is providing funds for scholarships aimed at enhancing the human resources in relevant science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. UPRM/DoE-SR Research Scholarships will be awarded to graduate and undergraduate students at UPRM who demonstrate superior academic achievement in the relevant fields. The UPRM/DoE-SR scholarship is limited to: UPRM students (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.) in all STEM areas, regardless of nationality, race, gender, age, or disability. Individuals with evidence of academic achievement (such as grade point average, class rank, honors or other designations). Students must have good standing at UPRM and a GPA of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale. Graduate Students Students will receive $2300 per the academic semesters and $1,000/month for the summer period. Graduate tuition up to $1500 per semester Undergraduate Students $1,300/semester and $600/month for the summer period Criteria for Selection Applications will be evaluated using academic records, essays, letters of recommendation, the application itself, and other appropriate materials as the basis for determining the extent to which candidates meet the eligibility requirements and the selection criteria. The following will be considered as positive factors in choosing successful candidates: Evidence of superior academic achievement Degree of promise of continuing achievement Participation in research activities Faculty sponsorship Commitment to advancing the knowledge and practice in STEM areas relevant to DoE-SR Reviewers may also look at additional factors such as viability of proposed research activity, student’s financial needs for degree completion, time for degree completion, and others. Conditions of Scholarship Scholarship recipients must be registered full-time students in good standing at UPRM during the scholarship period. They are required to be enrolled in a full-time program leading to B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in a STEM field of study. Recipients must participate in research activities during the scholarship period. Research activities must be sponsored by a UPRM faculty in STEM areas. Recipients must participate in activities sponsored by the UPRM/DoE-SR program Recipients must present their work in at least 2 meetings: the annual program meeting; and a local, regional, national, or international meeting. Undergraduate Scholarships Request for applications for undergratuate scholarships is opened for Spring 2010. Applications will be accepted until November 13, 2009. See instructions for more details on application. Graduate Scholarships Request for applications is closed at this time. See instructions for more details on application.

IMPORTANT! Application Deadline November 13, 2009