Opportunities for
Off-Campus Study
in Biology
Through a generous request from the estate of Harry W. and Mary B. Huffnagle, the Biology Department awards support for summer field experiences such as course work or research at a biological field station (or the equivalent) in the areas of ecology, environmental science, or behavior. Eligible students are BIO majors (including double, joint, and special-studies majors), BMB majors, BFB majors, and ENV SCI majors and ENV STU majors and minors. The scholarship cannot be used during the summer following graduation. The number of awards and their dollar amounts depend each year on the number of applicants, the strengths of the proposals, and the costs of the programs. Therefore, in some cases an individual award may not cover the full cost of the program. Recent awards have been in the range of $500 to $1500.
To learn about good programs at field stations in both the U.S. and other countries, you can take a look at our list of Summer and Off-Campus Opportunities, look at program advertisements posted in the Biology bulletin board (outside LSP140), look at the list of Past Huffnagle Awards (listed below), speak to recent student recipients, and speak to professors. Apply for the field program directly according to its procedures, and apply separately to the Biology Department for the Huffnagle Scholarship.
Contact Professor Joe Thompson for more information.
Submit electronic materials as a PDF or Word Document to Professor Thompson (deadline Mar 31st). To apply, please submit a concise proposal that includes:
- For students applying for funds to support traveling to their Summer Scholar research please:
- Describe the project in one paragraph.
- Describe the potential impact of the research on your career goals in one paragraph
- A budget of estimated costs you would incur in TRAVEL to the program. Because Summer Scholars scholars receive a stipend, they are expected to cover their own room & board.
- A statement of whether you have applied for any other financial assistance for the program. Note, if a call for proposals from the Committee on Grants is made after the Huffnagle deadline, recipients are expected to apply to COG for support for travel. Any funds received from COG may reduce the funds received from the Huffnagle scholarship depending on the portion of the budget funded by the Huffnagle. Applications must include a statement indicating a commitment to apply for COG funding (if a call for proposals is made by COG).
- A statement that a acknowledges a short report is required within six months of completing the program.
- For students applying to support a field experience please:
- Give the name and brief description of the organization and field station, as well as the course or research experience, for which you are applying.
- An explanation of your interest in the program, including past experiences that sparked your interest, and how the program will help you to achieve your educational or career goals.
- A budget of estimated costs you would incur for the program; for example tuition, round-trip travel, room and board, etc.
- A statement of whether you have applied for any other financial assistance for the program.
- A statement of your cumulative GPA and list of courses taken in Biology, BFB, and ENV.
- A URL at which information can be found.
- A statement that a acknowledges a short report is required within six months of completing the program.