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Dear all, Apologies for duplicate posting - I understand that some of the list_serves did not receive my previous posting (below) so am re-sending. I have also attached details of these Fellowships as a pdf. *Please note application deadline is Feb 6, NOT Feb 2, 2015* Regards Neville Dear all, Just a friendly reminder that the deadline for submission of applications to receive KBS LTER Graduate Fellowships for 2015 is fast approaching. In order to allow a little more time for these submissions, *the deadline has been extended to Friday, February 6th, 2015.* Please see the original announcement below and attached for further details. Application materials should be sent to Dr. Jane Schuette ([log in to unmask] ). If you have any questions relating to these fellowships, please contact me ( [log in to unmask]). Please feel free to forward this announcement to any other interested parties. We look forward to receiving your applications. Regards Neville *ANNOUNCINGKBS LTER Grad Fellowships for 2015Full Year (PhD) and Summer (MSc or Phd) MSU Fellowships for 2015* *KBS LTER Full Year Fellowships* The KBS LTER Graduate Fellowship provides stipend support *($30,000) **plus tuition and fees for one year* beginning each May (3 credits for each of Fall and Spring semesters, 1 credit summer semester). *Additional funds (up to $5,000)* are available for travel and meeting expenses or additional credits. The fellowship is open to current MSU PhD candidates interested in or currently conducting research in association with the KBS LTER Program ( lter.kbs.msu.edu). Residency at KBS is not required, nor is pre-existing engagement in KBS LTER research. Applicants must have passed their comprehensive exam prior to the application deadline. *Applications are due February 6, 2015.* To apply, send Dr. Jane Schuette < [log in to unmask]> a single pdf file containing: (1) a cover letter describing your interest in the fellowship and how it relates to LTER goals; (2) a 2-page proposal (with descriptive title) describing your LTER-related research and a budget for any additional funds (up to $5,000); and (3) a curriculum vita including contact information for three references including your degree advisor. Decisions are expected to be announced by March 6, 2015. * KBS LTER Summer Fellowships*Two KBS LTER Summer Research Fellowships will each provide *up to $6,250 of support to offset tuition and fees* during Summer 2015, with the balance provided as a stipend. These non-renewable fellowships will support MSc or PhD students interested in or currently conducting research in association with the KBS LTER Program ( lter.kbs.msu.edu). *Additional funds (up to $500)* may be requested for travel, meetings, or other research-related expenses. Applicants must be graduate students currently enrolled at MSU. Candidacy is not required, nor is KBS residency or pre-existing engagement in KBS LTER research. *Applications are due February 6, 2015. *To apply, send Dr. Jane Schuette < [log in to unmask]> a single PDF file containing: (1) a cover letter describing your interest in the summer research fellowship; (2) a 2-page proposal (with descriptive title) describing your research plans, how the research relates to KBS LTER, and a budget for any additional funds (up to $500); and (3) a curriculum vita including contact information for three references including your advisor. Decisions are expected to be announced by March 6, 2015. -- Dr. Neville Millar KBS LTER Science Coordinator & Senior Research Associate Michigan State University, W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060, USA. Tel. (work): +1 (269) 671-2534 Tel. (cell): +1 (517) 203-8443