Biology Department Funding

Departmental Scholarships

Submit only one application to apply for any and all of the departmental scholarships.
Applications should be emailed directly to bioschol@unm.edu as one pdf document.
Graduate scholarship advisor form can be downloaded here.
Deadline: 5pm, March 2nd, 2020.

List of Scholarships Available

1. THE ALVIN R. AND CAROLINE G. GROVE SUMMER RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP

Rationale: The purpose of this award is to provide graduate students in the Department of Biology with financial support to initiate or continue research projects and/or to attend conferences to present research findings.
Stipend: Funds are available for summer salary or to support research projects. Award amount and the number of awards is variable and subject to the number of qualified applicants and the merit-based ranking. Generally, several awards of up to ~$2,000 are available for graduate students.
Eligibility: Applicants must be students in good standing working toward either a M.S. or Ph.D. degree in the Department of Biology. Criteria used in judging applications will include scholarship, academic promise, quality and potential of ongoing research, and financial need.

2. THE LYNN A. HERTEL GRADUATE RESEARCH AWARD

Rationale: This award supports the research of one current graduate student in the Biology Department to assist them in completing their thesis or dissertation research. The award is open to all students in all areas of biology, but priority will be given to meritorious applications focused on parasitology, immunology or infectious disease. The award can be used to purchase research supplies or equipment and/or to support travel to field sites or to scientific meetings; all supported activities must be essential to the graduate research program of the student. Funds cannot be used for a stipend.
Stipend: An award of up to $2,000 to a single graduate student.
Eligibility: The scholarship is available to students working on either a M.S. or Ph.D. degree in the Department of Biology. The award is based on inventiveness and financial need. Students may only receive this award once..

3. THE CLIFFORD CRAWFORD SCHOLARSHIP

Rationale: This scholarship supports a graduate student who conducts research on the Rio Grande Bosque or some area of water/watershed related biology.
Stipend: One award is available, up to $1400.
Eligibility: This scholarship is available to students working on either a M. S. or a Ph.D. degree program in the Department of Biology. The award is based on scholastic ability, research potential and demonstrated financial need.

4. THE JOSEPH GAUDIN SCHOLARSHIP

Rationale: This scholarship supports undergraduate or graduate students pursuing research in any area of mammalogy.
Stipend: Several awards may be available for both graduate students and undergraduates. Award amounts are variable and range between $500-$3,000 each.
Eligibility: Biology major, UNM undergraduate or graduate student, demonstrated financial need, proven academic and research record. Preference will be given to students interested in studying mammals; especially the Felidae (cats). This scholarship can be received multiple times.

5. THE MELINDA BEALMEAR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Rationale: This scholarship supports research by a graduate student in any Biology sub-discipline. Stipend: One award is available, up to $700.
Eligibility: This scholarship is available to students working in a graduate degree program in the Department of Biology. The award is based primarily on a student’s demonstrated need for funding to support his/her thesis research, but scholastic ability and research potential are also important considerations in the selection process.

6. THE DONALD CAUGHRAN ENDOWED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN BIOLOGY

Rationale: This scholarship supports research by an undergraduate or graduate student in any Biology sub-discipline.
Stipend: One award is available, up to ~$3,000.
Eligibility: This scholarship is available to students working on a degree program in the Department of Biology. The award is based primarily a student’s demonstrated need for funding to continue his/her progress toward a degree, but scholastic ability and research potential are also important considerations in the selection process.

7. THE THELMA EVANS TRUST SCHOLARSHIP (VETERINARY MEDICINE)

Rationale: This scholarship supports UNM graduates who are currently enrolled in a College of Veterinary Medicine.
Stipend: Scholarships range from $4,000-7,500 per student per fiscal year.
Eligibility: Students who graduated from UNM and are currently enrolled in an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine are eligible. Graduating UNM students who are accepted in a college of veterinary medicine for Fall 2019 are also eligible. Selection of awardees is based on scholastic ability, demonstrated financial need, professional development, and philosophy of animal care. Awards can only be used only for tuition, books and related fees.

Special Instructions. The applicant must contact Dr. Bruce Hofkin (brunoh@unm.edu) to obtain current instructions and a statement of the Evans Trust Philosophy. Please also note that this scholarship requires TWO letters of recommendation, at least one of which must come from a veterinarian. Application materials must also include a statement regarding the applicant’s philosophy of veterinary medicine and how it compares to the philosophy of the Evans Trust.

8. THE DR. WILLIAM JONES & DR. SIU WONG BIOLOGY URGENT NEEDS ENDOWED FUND

Rationale: This scholarship is designed to support undergraduate or graduate students in good academic standing with a declared major of Biology.
Stipend: Two awards available, up to $1,200.
Eligibility: Biology major, UNM undergraduate or graduate student, undergraduates must be Pell
Grant-eligible, graduate students must be primarily supported by a UNM teaching assistantship

9. THE HARRY WAYNE SPRINGFIELD GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP IN PLANT ECOLOGY

Rationale: This scholarship supports a graduate fellowship in Plant Ecology within the Department of Biology.
Stipend: This award varies each year as funds are available.
Eligibility: Biology graduate students conducting research in Plant Ecology. Awardee may receive support for multiple years.

10. THE ELEONOR HARVEY TROTTER AWARD FOR AMERICAN INDIAN SCHOLARS IN BIOLOGY

Rationale: This scholarship is to support undergraduate or graduate American Indian students in making progress towards earning their degree.
Stipend: The awards will be made as needs arise and as funds are available.
Eligibility: Biology major, UNM undergraduate or graduate student, demonstrated financial need, and be enrolled member of a Federally-recognized American Indian Tribe or have a Certificate of Indian Blood.

11. THE RICHARD B. FORBES CONSERVATION BIOLOGY FUND

Rationale: This scholarship is to support undergraduate or graduate biology students conducting research to advance conservation biology
Stipend: The awards will be made as funds are available.
Eligibility: Biology major, UNM undergraduate or graduate student conducting conservation biology research.