Oregon Sea Grant is soliciting applications for the 2015-2016 Robert E. Malouf Marine Studies Scholarship, awarded to support\u00a0 graduate students who combine societally relevant research with education or public engagement.<\/p>\n
The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, July 20. 2015<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Applicants must be graduate students at any college or university in Oregon, working toward a degree in a field compatible with Oregon Sea Grant’s mandate and areas of interest. Disciplines may include, but are not limited to biological, geological, physical and chemical sciences; marine resource management and policy; marine resource economics; social sciences; engineering; geology; education or public health.<\/p>\n The scholarship’s purpose is to provide a significant contribution to students seeking advanced degrees and to contribute to building the nation’s future capacity in the marine sciences. Oregon Sea Grant plans to award two Malouf Scholarships in 2015: one to a Master’s student and one to a Ph.D. student. If funding permits, more than two scholarships may be granted.<\/p>\n The scholarship is named for Dr. Robert E. Malouf, Oregon Sea Grant director from 1991-2008.<\/p>\n For full details and to apply, visit the Oregon Sea Grant Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Oregon Sea Grant is soliciting applications for the 2015-2016 Robert E. Malouf Marine Studies Scholarship, awarded to support\u00a0 graduate students who combine societally relevant research with education or public engagement. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, July 20. … Continue reading