Apply for a Scholarship

 
To apply for a Research Scholarship:

Applicant Must
  • Be a current member of AAUS (student or full member). Please review the difference in a member and AAUS scientific diver described in the FAQs here .   Perspective applicants can join at www.aaus.org/join . Please note that there is a 24hr delay between membership application and full access to the scholarship application.
  • Be accepted and enrolled in a Master's program (for the Master's Program award) or a Ph.D. program (for the Ph.D. program award).
  • Submit online application form below. Note: You MUST login with your AAUS membership credentials.
  • Submit a proposal of 3 to 5 pages describing the research methods, significance of the research, and a budget (if part of a larger budget, specify how AAUS funds will be spent).  Must be uploaded through submission form below. Format Notes: maximum length five pages, including references - single-spacing, 11 point font, one inch margins, figures welcome; include department and school affiliation in header text. NOTE: Any diving to be conducted for the proposed research must be conducted under the auspices of an AAUS-sanctioned program. If applicant is working under an non-AAUS organization, please contact the AAUS Scholarship Chair ([email protected]) for permission to proceed.
  • A letter of support from a faculty advisor (requested within the application portal)
  • Agree to write an article for the E-Slate, a news publication of AAUS, describing the proposed research within one year of scholarship award.
  • Present the results of their research at an AAUS symposium or other scientific meeting within one year of the projects completion.

 

Research Scholarship Application

Proposal deadline - June 30

Recipient announced October 1

To apply for the FINSS Scholarship:

Applicant Must
  • Identify as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group who, under normal circumstances, may not receive scuba diving instruction or would struggle due to financial barriers or other hardships.
  • Be a current member of AAUS (student or full member).   Perspective applicants can join at www.aaus.org/join . If this posses a hardship, please contact at [email protected]. Please note that there is a 24hr delay between membership application and full access to the scholarship application. 
  • Must be connected to an AAUS Organizational Member; student, employee, volunteer, etc.
  • Submit online application form below. Note: You MUST login with your AAUS membership credentials.
  • Submit a one-page personal Statement that must include:
    • Reason for applying such as:
      ▪ Research or work/volunteer time that could require scientific diving. 
      ▪ How they have worked to get involved as demonstrated by extracurricular activities, community service and other work experience.
    • How these certifications (Open Water and Scientific Diving) will impact their current position.
    •  May include:
      o How you became interested in scientific diving
      o How have your past experiences contributed to who you are today and how do you hope to give back to / uplift your own community?
       
       Must be uploaded through submission form below..  There is no standard formatting required.
  • Letter of Recommendation from PI or supervisor for whom the applicant will be doing research or working under (requested in the application process).
  • Statement of Support from institutional DSO confirming they will continue on to scientific diver training (requested in the application process). 
    • This should include a basic description of timeline and logistics including but not limited to:
      o When the student will take the Open Water Course
      o When the student will participate in the scientific diving course
      o Any follow up field work / research the student may be able to participate in
  • List of up to three suggested dive shops/instructors for course with cost breakdown and possible timing.
  • List and cost of gear the student hopes to purchase with the remaining funds.
  • After the experience, the scholar will submit a short bio and summary of their experience for publication in the eSlate, as well as multimedia (photos, videos, etc.) for posting. 

 

FINNS Scholarship Application

Proposal deadline - June 30

Recipient announced October 1

 

 

To apply for the Flanagan Travel Award
You may apply for this award in addition to the research award or independently.

Applicant must:

  • Be a current member of AAUS (student or full member). Perspective applicants can join at www.aaus.org/join .Please note that there is a 24hr delay between membership application and full access to the scholarship application.
  • Be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Complete the form below.  Note: You MUST login with your AAUS membership credentials.
  •  Upload a proposal letter describing the professional benefits to be derived from attending an AAUS meeting and a budget for travel expenses requested from AAUS.
  • A letter of support from a faculty advisor (requested in the application process).

 

 

Flanagan Travel Award Application

Proposal deadline -  May 31st

Recipient announced July 1st