Walter Konetzka Fellowship : Department of Biology : Indiana University Bloomington

Graduate Studies

How to Apply

Graduate student applications for this departmental award are being accepted during the fall semester. The application deadline is Monday, December 10, 2012.

To apply, fill out and save the application form using Adobe Reader. Email Kathy Wyss if you plan to apply for a fellowship(s) and tell her who your faculty recommender will be. A separate secure Oncourse project drop box will be created for you and each of your recommenders. Each of you will receive an email containing a link to your drop box so that your materials (completed application packet for the student, letter of recommendation for the faculty member) can be uploaded. For a demonstration of adding materials to your drop box, view this short instructional video.

Recipients of this award will be recognized at a departmental ceremony held on Friday, April 26, 2013, at 3:30 p.m.

Walter Konetzka Fellowship

The award honors the late Professor Konetzka’s commitment to teaching and research. It was established in 1993 by his wife, Lillian, his colleagues, friends, and former students.

Eligible:

First preference to graduate students in Microbiology with superb teaching abilities and strong research skills.

Second preference to graduate students majoring in MCDB, Genetics, or Biochemistry if their research is in the area of Microbiology and they have the requisite teaching skills.

Award:

$2000

Notes:

Award can be used to provide summer support for a student writing a doctoral thesis.

Special Application Materials:

Submit all materials listed on the application form.

Up to three letters of support must be submitted separately by your faculty member(s).

Department of Biology