About the JSA/Jefferson Lab Graduate Fellowship Program
The JSA/JLab Graduate Fellowship Program is funded by the JSA Initiatives Fund. JSA will award fellowships to qualified doctoral students at SURA member universities for research related to the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) in Newport News, Virginia. Each fellowship will provide the awardee's home institution with a stipend equal to up-to-half of a normal academic year (~9 months) research assistant stipend. The awardee's home institution must agree to match at least half of the research assistant stipend from institutional or research funds. An additional $2,000 supplemental stipend is provided to the awardee's home institution for the graduate student. JSA also will reimburse up to $2,000 for the awardee's research-related travel subject to the approval of his/her advisor. Funds for the 2010-2011 Graduate Fellowship Program are limited. JSA reserves the right to award an amount based on the institution's current research stipend.
Ninety days after completing a fellowship, awardees are required to provide a written report to JSA on accomplishments during the period of the fellowship, including:
Purpose
The JSA/JLab Graduate Fellowship Program contributes to addressing the nation's commitment to grow our future science leaders and researchers by providing the environment and financial resources for graduate students to work alongside Jefferson Lab researchers as they continue their academic studies and pursue research opportunities in this specialized field of science. Since the Fellowship Program was first established in 1989, 149 fellowships have been awarded to graduate students from nineteen different SURA member institutions for research at the Jefferson Lab.
Eligibility
Eligible students must be enrolled full-time in a relevant doctoral program at a SURA member university. Awardees may not concurrently hold another major full-time fellowship or internship. Students may apply at any stage of their graduate careers or while undergraduate seniors. Awards are limited to two years. Students seeking second-year support must resubmit an application.
Important Dates
Application materials are due by January 22, 2010. Incomplete applications and applications received after the announced deadline will not be considered. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the required form and accompanying materials are received in a timely manner. The adherence to this deadline is important to ensure fairness to all applicants. Award announcement is planned by March 31, 2010. Applicants and their advisors will be notified by mail at the addresses provided on the application.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should download and complete the application form for submittal of proposals. Applicants should provide the reference form to three individuals for letters of recommendation. Application form must be submitted via e-mail. See the applicaton form for instructions regarding supporting materials. A checklist is provided for applicants to review their submittals to ensure a complete package.
Evaluation Criteria and Process
JSA will appoint a Fellowship Selection Committee that will read and evaluate eligible applications and make its recommendations to the JSA Programs Committee for award of 2010-2011 Graduate Fellowships to qualified students who meet the criteria. The Selection Committee will consider the following criteria:
The Selection Committee may consider other information if necessary to ensure a fair and objective evaluation process.
Questions
Contact the SURA Office of Strategic Services, Elizabeth L. Lawson, Chief, 202-408-2410. SURA is the Administrative Member for JSA. The SURA Office of Strategic Services manages and supports the activities and programs of the JSA Programs Committee.