Herschel and Caryl Roman Undergraduate Science Scholarship

Website: Department of Genome Sciences

Description

The Herschel and Caryl Roman Undergraduate Science Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to deserving undergraduates at the University of Washington who have an interest in genetics research.

The Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Dr. Herschel Lewis Roman, who joined the UW faculty in 1942 and founded the Department of Genetics (now known as the Department of Genome Sciences) in 1959. By the time of his retirement in 1980, he had received international recognition for his work in chromosomal behavior and genetic recombination. With his passing in 1989, his family and friends proposed this scholarship in his honor.

The scholarship, which provides from $2500 for Autumn through Spring Quarters, will be awarded to one or two undergraduates who demonstrate an interest in genetic research. Award amounts depend on the number of awardees selected and available funding. The selection criteria include academic achievement and aptitude. Applicants should be juniors or seniors when funding begins in Autumn Quarter and should be enrolled for at least three quarters thereafter. By the terms of the scholarship, the awardee will participate in genetics research for at least ten hours per week and must continue to make satisfactory progress toward his or her degree. The Department of Genome Sciences will assist in selection of the laboratory in which the student works.

Eligibility
This scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving undergraduates at the University of Washington who have an interest in genetics research.
  • Demonstrated academic achievement and aptitude
  • Be a junior or senior during the academic year scholarship is award
  • By the terms of the scholarship, the awardee will participate in genetics research for at least ten hours per week and must continue to make satisfactory progress toward his or her degree. The Department of Genome Sciences will assist in selection of the laboratory in which the student works.
*International students may be eligible for this scholarship*
Student Type
  • junior
  • senior
Citizen Type
  • US Citizen
  • Permanent Resident
  • International or Other Visa Status
  • Undocumented
Procedure
Application is available for download on the Genome Sciences Department website.
  • Completed application
  • One or two page personal statement in which you discuss your interest in genetics, career goals, and any other relevant information
  • Recommendation letter from a faculty member (should be emailed directly from the faculty member to Brian)
  • Your transcript (an unofficial web copy is fine)

Items may be sent via email to bgiebel@uw.edu

 

Service Agreement

By the terms of the scholarship, the awardee will participate in genetics research for at least ten hours per week and must continue to make satisfactory progress toward his or her degree. The Department of Genome Sciences will assist in selection of the laboratory in which the student works.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact Brian Giebel at bgiebel@uw.edu