This fund supports student members attending Kansas schools for the purpose of investigating the scientific aspects of birds found in Kansas (study area not limited to Kansas). Awards are for one year with grants ranging from $100-$750. Priority will be given to proposals showing financial need.
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Application Guidelines
* Complete research description and budget
* One letter of recommendation signed, preferably by an advisor, teacher,
or professional biologist
* If applicant has previously received this award, a progress report
must
accompany this application
* The deadline for application is January 15 for awards to be given for the
next school year. Awards will be given by February 15. (Applications
may be submitted at anytime, and if funds are available, awards may be
given on an individual basis.)
* Upon completion of project, submit a written report to KOS or present
findings at a conference
* Send completed application to KOS Student Research Fund, John Schukman,
14207 Robin Road, Leavenworth, KS 66048 or E-mail:
schuksaya@kc.rr.com
(preferred)
Student Information
Name________________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Telephone number______________________________________________________
Institution_____________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
E-mail address__________________________________________________________
Candidate for degree: High School_____Bachelor’s____Master’s____Ph.D._____
Research Advisor________________________________________________________
Letter of recommendation will be submitted by_________________________________
Project Description
1. Title of proposal-
2. Introduction (state problem or question to be studied)
3. Research description (describe design of experiment, and methods
and materials used)
4. Location and duration
5. Describe current status of knowledge, the relevancy of this proposal,
and several important literature citations
Project Budget
Identify budget justification and expenses being requested (items commonly
supported: consumable supplies, living expenses in the field, travel costs
for research; items not supported: salary, expenses for assistants, overhead,
permanent equipment)