Alvin and Rosalee Sarachek Predoctoral Fellowship

Alvin and Rosalee Sarachek Predoctoral Fellowship and Travel Award in Molecular Biology

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 1

SUBMISSION OF NOMINATION MATERIALS: The materials noted below should be submitted as one Word or PDF file to [email protected].

At the discretion of the selection committee, the fellowship may not be awarded every year. Up to three travel awards will be presented annually. A student may not receive a travel award and the fellowship during the same year.

Materials to be submitted by the designated deadline include:

1. Application form

2. Curriculum vita Vita should include academic history, publications, presentations, awards and honors, professional service and professional experience.

3. K-State Transcript

4. Two letters of recommendation Letters of recommendation should be submitted by the student’s major professor and one additional K-State faculty member who is familiar with the student’s research. Please do not submit more than two letters. Those providing references are asked to comment on the suitability of candidates for either, or both of the awards, depending on the application. The letters should summarize the student’s qualifications, highlight exceptional achievements, describe potential as a scientist, and indicate why the student deserves the fellowship or travel award. Letters should be submitted as a PDF either by the faculty member or as part of the application packet via email to [email protected].

103 Fairchild Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-1103 | (785) 532-6191 | 1-800-651-1816 | fax: (785) 532-2983 [email protected] | www.k-state.edu/grad Alvin and Rosalee Sarachek Predoctoral Fellowship and Travel Award in Molecular Biology Award Information Please indicate which award(s) you are applying for: Fellowship Travel Award Student Information Last name: First name: WID: Email: Phone: () - Graduate program: Date enrolled in Ph.D. program at K-State (month & year):

Date of completion of preliminary exam (month & year): Date expected to complete Ph.D. (month & year): Dissertation title:

Reference Information Major professor name: Email: Additional reference name: Email: Description of Dissertation Research and Statement of Research Interest Objectives of study

Significance of research

Description of the methodology as related to molecular biological techniques

Research progress to date

Publications

Presentations

Anticipated future results of research and their implications

Fellowship Award Statement (if applicable) Statement (250-500 words) that describes how the funds will be used to support research and professional development. Fellowship funds may be expended at the recipient’s discretion for his or her dissertation, future research, travel, planning postdoctoral moves or other purposes. The fellowship is not intended to provide funds for current research, but is instead intended to assist with the recipient’s transition to the next stage of his or her career beyond the Ph.D. Although a formal budget is not required, a general idea of how the recipient plans to spend the funds should be included in the statement. Travel Award Statement (if applicable) Statement (250 words) that describes how the funds will be used to support professional travel and the benefits to the recipient. Note: Travel award funds may only be used for travel described below. No exceptions will be made.

Research Summary Statement (150 words) that describes applicant’s research and its importance. Please use terms that can be understood by the general public and suitable for publication (i.e., K-State Today).