SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
Edmond M. Dewan Young Scientist Scholarship
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Career Stage
Student
Award Type
Scholarship
Of Note
Affiliated with multiple sections;
Application process
Submission Window
January 17 - March 27
Established 2015

Supporting Student Researchers

The Dr. Edmond M. Dewan Young Scientist Scholarship for Atmospheric Sciences and Space Physics, made possible by the Edmond M. Dewan Young Scientist Scholarship Fund, encourages graduate students working on problems in the areas of atmospheric science and space physics. Recipients do not automatically receive a student travel grant for AGU’s Annual Meeting but are encouraged to apply separately.

Honor Benefits
Recipients receive the following:

  • A $1,000 scholarship
  • An award certificate

Criteria for a Successful Application

Applicants are evaluated on the following:
SCIENTIFIC MERIT

The review committee is instructed to rate the quality of the proposal/personal statement and originality of the proposed project/research.  

STRUCTURE OF THE APPLICATION

In addition to the scientific merit of the proposal, reviewers will also be instructed to rate the quality of the CV, recommendation letter, and provide an overall rating for the application. 

Eligibility

Applicant
The applicant must:
  • be an active student member of AGU
  • be enrolled in graduate studies
  • have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 or equivalent
  • be studying topics related to atmospheric sciences and space physics
All Parties
Must be in compliance with AGU's professional conduct policy.
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