The Intertribal timber Council, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service Southern and Pacific Northwest Research Stations is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for Native American students who are planning or currently conducting tribally relevant research in a natural resource issue. The ITC Research Scholarship is designed to support tribally relevant, natural resource based, research being conducted by Native American scholars (graduate or undergraduate). Up to $4,000.
Eligibility:
- Letter of application: The letter must include your name, permanent mailing address, email address and phone number. Discuss your current educational program and how the proposed research fits into both your degree in natural resources and your future plans.
- Resume
- Evidence of validated enrollment: in a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native Corporation. A photocopy of your enrollment card, front and back, or certificate of Indian Blood is sufficient.
- Mini Research Proposal: Please keep this concise (4 page maximum not counting budget and justifications). Required elements include a) abstract stating research merit and explaining how this research is relevant to tribal natural interests b) timeline and methodology c) dissemination plan, including a tribal component d) budget and budget justifications.
- Letters of reference/support from an academic advisor or committee member is required. Additionally, a second letter of support from a tribal resource manager or a tribal representative with tribal approval of the project.
Deadline: All requested material must be received by close of busniness (5:00 pm PST) January 20th
Applications should be submitted electronically by email (itc1@teleport.com), or fax (503 282 1274).