Description: This grant allows members to conduct thesis research and/or present their research at professional conferences or student research symposia.

Scholarships Available: At least ten $1,000 (USD) awards will be presented each year (at least four for the 15 October deadline and at least six for the 1 April deadline).

Eligibility: Undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate members who are currently enrolled in classes in a degree-granting program may apply.

Criteria: Academic achievement and quality of research or presentation as determined by the selection committee.

Application requirements:

1. A description of the proposed research presentation and documented evidence of invitation to present at a specified professional association conference or research symposia. In the case of requesting a grant for honors thesis research, submit documentation supported by the thesis advisor that explains the how this grant money will be used.

2. A budget that summarizes the overall cost of attending the conference or how the grant money will be used to support research for an honors thesis.

3. A current and comprehensive official academic transcript.

CLICK HERE to apply for the 15 October 2010 deadline. If prompted, the Program Key is GKFallResearch.

CLICK HERE to apply for the 1 April 2011 deadline. If prompted, the Program Key is GKSpringResearch.