This award was created in 2006 to honor Dr. Francis Rose, Chair of the Department of Biology for 11 years. The purpose of this award is to provide research opportunities for undergraduates in the biological sciences during the academic year, especially for students whose financial need would make such work difficult on an unpaid basis. The goal of this program is to increase the number of undergraduate students doing research. All qualified undergraduates are encouraged to apply. An amount of $200 to $2,000 will be awarded. The funds are to be used for research activities, and thus you can also receive course credit for your research by registering for BIO 4299. The funds are disbursed through the Biology Department office. Please direct all questions to the chair of the scholarship fund: Dr. Lauren Fuess.
Application is due February 20, 2026.
To apply, fill out the form below. This includes attaching a copy of your transcript (unofficial is allowed) for the most recent semester. You will also need to attach your grant proposal (3 pages maximum). Your grant proposal should include information about:
- The research you propose to perform.
- A brief explanation about why you wish to work in a research laboratory.
- If research involves vertebrate animals, animal welfare must be discussed.
- The timeline for doing the research.
- A budget for the materials you are requesting.
- A budget justification explaining what you will do with these materials.
- The proposal should be for an amount between $200-$2000
Please fill out this form.
