Beckman Scholars Program
Undergraduate Research in Chemistry, Biology, and Biological Sciences
"The essence that truly distinguishes the Beckman Foundation from other programs lies in its mission towards recruiting outstanding undergraduate research students. The sustained and comprehensive faculty mentorship along with the level of scholarship award ideally creates an atmosphere where students are able to focus on in-depth proglems." |
-Shane Mangold, 2004 - 2005 Beckman Scholar |
Program Dates
Summer 2008 (Tentative): June 2 - August 8, 2008
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| Research Experiences and Faculty Mentoring |
| Montana State University was pleased to be awarded a Beckman Scholars Program in 2004 by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation. The Beckman Scholars Program provides a unique opportunity to participate in an extended, intensive research project, with a participating faculty member (see below), to outstanding undergraduate research students in chemistry, biology, and biological sciences. |
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| Student Eligibility |
| All students currently enrolled in their sophomore or junior year who are enrolled full-time at MSU-Bozeman and studying biology, chemistry, and /or biochemistry. |
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| Selection Criteria |
Beckman Scholars will be selected according to the following criteria: |
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Clarity and merit of the research proposal |
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Student's preparation |
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Student's academic accomplishments |
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Candidates potential to become a leader in science |
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| Two-Step Application Process |
| Step One: Faculty Member Sponsor |
| In order to apply to the Beckman Scholars Program, students must be sponsored by one of the following participating faculty mentors: |
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| Step Two: Application Submittal |
| Students must submit their application package to the following location: |
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Undergraduate Scholars Program |
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Attn: Steven Holmgren, Director |
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Montana State University |
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418 Reid Hall |
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Bozeman, MT 59717-3000 |
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| Application Packet |
| A student's application packet must include two copies of the following information: |
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Research Proposal (5 pages) |
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Application Form |
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Two Letters of Recommendation (one from the sponsoring faculty mentor) |
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A Statement of Purpose: Please comment on the following points
- why you want to pursue a research experience
- your career goals
- how this research experience fits into achieving your career goals
- how you see yourself developing into a leader in science |
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Current College Transcripts |
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| Application Deadlines |
| Completed applications for the Beckman Scholars Program are due in the USP Office by the following deadlines |
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| 2008 Competition |
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2009 Competition |
| Friday, March 7, 2008 |
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To be announced |
| 5:00 p.m. |
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