The Vesta Holt
Field Studies Merit Project Award

Priority of Consideration:

• To attend a field station or participate in a summer field experience of the applicant's choice, for credit.
• To conduct field studies and/or collections by regular session students enrolled in Special Problems (BIOL 399), Independent Study (BIOL 697), or other course with significant independent field work.
• Any California State University , Chico student may apply.

Application: May be downloaded by CLICKING HERE, or may be picked up in the Department of Biological Sciences office - Holt 205.

• Complete form due by March 1 in the department office.
• Ask three individuals who are familiar with your abilities and work habits to write letters of recommendation.
• IF the project will be for a Special Problems (BIOL 399) or Independent Study (BIOL 697), one letter should be from a professor supervising your project
• A short grant proposal (describing the background, question, and method) along with a precise budget must accompany the application.

Awards:

• Awards will be announced at the end of the Spring semester.
• The amounts awarded will vary in size depending on the project and the availability of funds.
• Awards for canceled courses must be returned to the Department of Biological Sciences Academic Funding Committee.
• A summary report must be submitted to the Committee upon completion of the activity.