Robert D. Watkins Minority Graduate Research Fellowship

Scholarship Description

$21,000/year three year award for formally admitted doctoral student who has successfully completed first year as doctoral candidate in the microbiology sciences at an accredited U.S. institution. Must be an ASM member, have an approved research project, and be a member of an underrepresented minority group. Must be U.S. citizen or a permanent resident.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be American Indian/Alaska Native
• Must be Asian/Pacific Islander
• Must be Black, African American
• Must be Hispanic, Latino/a
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Transcript required
• Essay required
• Recommendations or references required

How To Apply