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Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. Fellowship in Plant Pathology
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The APS Foundation Pioneer Fellowship in Plant Pathology promotes graduate education in the area of plant pathology, emphasizing disease resistance, host-pathogen interactions, and disease etiology of field crops important to the seed industry. The intention of the fellowship is to attract the highest quality students whose careers will continue to advance the science of plant and seed health. The fellowship is supported by gifts from Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business to The American Phytopathological Society Foundation and is administered by the APS Foundation. The Fellowship provides a $20,000 annual stipend to the student, as well as an APS membership and an online subscription to one of the APS journals for the duration of the Fellowship. The Fellowship is renewable for up to four years, provided that satisfactory progress occurs toward degree completion and funding is available. The Fellow may be invited to industry sessions or tours as appropriate.
Applicant Criteria
The principal criteria for selecting the recipient will be:
- Academic excellence
- Proposed study program/area (consideration is given to agronomic
crops such as corn, soybeans, canola, sorghum, sunflower, wheat
rice, millet and alfalfa)
- Future professional plans
- Leadership and other experiences predicting future success
Eligibility of Applicants
Applicants must have applied to become a doctoral candidate in plant
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“I have made useful contacts in industry, academia, and within APS because of the APS Foundation Pioneer Fellowship in Plant Pathology. The funding was exceptional and has allowed me to expand many areas of my research. Make sure you take the time to apply!”
Robert Duncan, University of California-Davis
APS Foundation Pioneer Fellowship Awardee, 2005-2008
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pathology or a closely related
discipline with a research emphasis on diseases of field crops. The successful applicant must submit proof of graduate school acceptance in the plant pathology area before receiving the award. Competition is open to new or continuing doctoral students. The Fellow must study full time, maintain a 3.5 grade point out of a possible 4.0, ask his/her major professor to submit an annual progress report, and intend to complete a doctoral degree.
Application Procedures
Candidates must submit via PDF files the following:
- Pioneer Fellowship in Plant Pathology
Application Form.
- Cover letter highlighting: A list of your major work and activities
since entering college, interest in plant pathology, type of doctoral
program pursuing (emphasis, activities) and long-term goals,
indicating how the graduate program will help you reach those
goals.
- A college transcript from each college or university attended.
- Official GRE scores or other graduate examination scores required
by his/her department.
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the
candidate’s academic ability.
- A one to two page vita or resume.
- A comprehensive list of current and ongoing fellowships or financial
awards of which you are the recipient.
All application materials must be submitted as PDF files via e-mail to Mark Gleason at
mgleason@iastate.edu. Applications are due
Monday, March 9, 2009.
Fellowship Selection
A Fellowship Committee established by the APS Foundation will evaluate all applications and select the recipient. The recipient will be recognized at the APS Annual Meeting. The Society and Pioneer reserve the right not to present a Fellowship if no applicants meet the criteria for the Fellowship.
Award Distribution
Distribution of the Pioneer Fellowship funds will be made directly to the recipient's university or to the department and should be directed to cover expenses related to the recipient's education, including tuition/fees, stipend, and thesis research activities. The funds are not allowed to be used for personal use or
be provided directly to the research project of the advisor.
Questions?
Contact Mark L. Gleason, Iowa State University, Plant Pathology Department, 351 Bessey Hall, Ames, IA 50011-1020. Phone: +1.515.294.0579; Fax: +1.515.294.9420;
E-mail: mgleason@iastate.edu.
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© Copyright 2008 by
The American Phytopathological Society
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