Joshua Tree National Park
Graduate Student Research Grant Program
Application Process
Application Timeline
October 2, 2006—Application form available
November 17, 2006—Applications due in PDF format
January 8, 2006—Announcement of awardees
Joshua Tree National Park Graduate Research Home Page
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The Joshua Tree National Park Graduate Student Research Grant Program is designed to improve our knowledge of Joshua Tree National Park resources. The program promotes independent work conducted by graduate students at accredited institutions.
The program is intended to assist students with field study expenses as well as data analysis. These expenses include lodging, transportation, field supplies and research equipment. Funding may be requested for the following: necessary supplies and minor equipment; actual cost of food and travel to, from and at the park; special logistical costs; computer support; access costs to special analytical equipment, etc. Non-allowable categories include: preparation of thesis copy; salaries and stipends; publication costs; purchase of classroom books; and purchase of computer equipment.
Applications will be available on this website beginning October 2, 2006. Completed applications are due in PDF format by November 17, 2006. Applicants are encouraged to send their applications as email attachments to jotr_research@nps.gov. Applicants need to ensure that a letter of confidence from their primary faculty advisor is received by the November 17, 2006 deadline. The letter needs to be on institution letterhead and sent in hardcopy form. Electronic versions of the letter of confidence will not be accepted.
Application Checklist
1. Review and understand the selection criteria.
2. Be familiar with Joshua Tree National Park resources and science issues.
3. Complete the application. This should be emailed or sent on disk in PDF format to jotr_research@nps.gov by close of business November 17, 2006.
4. Have your faculty advisor prepare a letter of confidence. This letter needs to be on institution letterhead and be sent directly from the faculty member to:
Joshua Tree National Park Graduate Student Research Grant Program
RE: Applicant Name
74485 National Park Drive
Twentynine Palms, CA 92252
5. A letter of confidence must be received by the close of business on Friday November 17, 2006
6. Applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of all application materials.
7. Awards will be announced during the week of January 8, 2007.
