Awards for Grad/Undergrad Res. Visits to UCMP

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The University of California, Berkeley,  Museum of Paleontology (UCMP)
announces the establishment of a graduate and undergraduate student award
for research at UCMP.


The UCMP offers awards of up to $700 for visiting undergraduate and
graduate students from any institution of higher learning in the world to
travel to and research in the collections and facilities of the UCMP at
Berkeley.  The Award open to any young scientist at US and foreign
universities, colleges or research agencies, such as institutes or museums.
Minority and economically disadvantaged students are especially encouraged
to apply.

To apply, complete the following form, have it signed by your faculty
advisor or senior researcher at your institution.  The evaluation of
proposals will be based on three factors:  (1)  The importance of the work
proposed; (2) its relevance to the UCMP collections; and (3) the
qualifications of the applicant.  Proposals should be submitted by March 31
or September 30  for consideration for funding in the following summer or
academic year.

Research proposals are welcome in systematics, taxonomy, paleoecology,
biostratigraphy, molecular paleontology, functional morphology, and all
related fields of paleontology and paleobiology.  Studies of any taxa are
eligible for consideration, provided that there is a paleontological
component involving the study of holdings at UCMP.  Visitation dates are
contingent upon arrangements with UCMP collection staff.  For further
information, contact the Director, Museum of Paleontology, University of
California, Berkeley, CA 94720, or jlipps@ucmp1.berkeley.edu

Proposals may be submitted by email to paleomus@ucmp1.berkeley.edu.

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 UCMP Visiting Student Award

Name __________________________________

Degree currently pursued __________

Department and Institution ___________________

Address _______________________________________________

           ________________________________________________

Phone :   _______________  Fax ______________

e-mail ________________________

Senior researcher's name and address _________________________________________

________________________________________________

Advisor's signature ____________________________

Date ______________________

Advisor's department, institution, and phone:
___________________________________

Title of proposed research: __________________________________________________

Approximate dates of UCMP visit __________________

Amount requested (no more than $700) ______________________

What is the importance of the work proposed; (2) its relevance to the UCMP
collections; and (3) your qualifications to pursue this work.









What UCMP collections will you wish to examine?  Information about specific
taxa, age, formation (and if important, individual specimen numbers,
otherwise not necessary) will be most helpful.










Signature __________________________________

Date ________________________

Please append a short C.V. and a letter from your faculty advisor or senior
researcher.