Vol 53, 2001 - Northern State University

~IrSMALL RESEARCH GRANTS AVAILABLE FROM SDOU~1J.IThe Nathaniel R. Whitney, Jr. Memorial Research Grants are administeredby the South Dakota Ornithologists' Union. They may be awarded to qualifiedgraduate or upper division (Jr. or Sr.) students majoring in ornithology, avianecology, avian wildlife management, or an appropriately related scientific disciplineat a college or university in South Dakota. Whitney research grants mayalso be awarded to other ornithologically or scientifically qualified individuals,including amateur ornithologists. These grants will range from $250 to $500.Two to four grants may be awarded for this application cycle.The SDOU invites applications for these grants. The deadline for applicationis 1 March 2002, and applicants will be notified by 1 May 2002 of the results oftheir application.The process of application is as follows:The application must include:. The applicant's name, address, social security number, and informationabout the applicant's background and qualifications for doing the research.. A statement of the purpose(s) and objective(s) of the research project and themethods, techniques (including any analytical techniques that may be used),and materials needed for the project.. A statement of the amount of funding requested and the specific use of thefundsin the project.. The applicant's assurance that the grant will be used solely and specificallyfor the designated research project.. The applicant's assurance that results of the research will be presented at anSDOU paper session at a fall meeting or an acceptable article to be publishedin SOUTH DAKOTA BIRD NOTES or in a major ornithological orrelated scientific journal, within three years of the research.Other requirements:The application should be no longer than three typed pages.. The applicant must arrange for two individuals to send letters of recommendationdirectly to the SDOU committee. The letter of recommendationshould include an appraisal of the applicant's personal qualities and qualificationsfor pursuing the proposed research. The letter should indicate thesignificance of the proposed research for the advancement of knowledgeabout the birds of South Dakota..Three copies of each application and each letter must be sent to:Robb Schenck, 422 N. Linwood Ct., Sioux Falls, SD 57103Phone: 605-332-4442, or email atrschenck@dakota.netSuccessful applicants will receive a check for the grant's authorizedamount from the SDOU treasurer on or before 10 May.SOUTH DAKOTA BIRD NOTES 53(4): 87 DECEMBER 2001