Donald A. Swanson Graduate Fellowship Graduate

The Swanson Fellowship program is supported by a generous gift from USGS Scientist and long-time Earth Sciences department friend and collaborator, Don Swanson. Awards are made to continuing graduate students that show exceptional potential for success in graduate school, through a competitive application process. The award supports innovative research efforts spearheaded by students (as opposed to advisors) on Earth Science research in Hawaii. It supports up to 1 month of salary, travel, and research costs. It does not support fixed equipment such as computers

To Apply:

Complete a Don Swanson Fellowships Application Form pdf or docx by the 1 April Deadline. In it you will outline your proposed project. The application describes the research, its methodology and significance, and a proposed budget. A letter from your project advisor is also required.

See the UH Foundation press release