Earthquake Engineering Research Institute

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Earthquake Engineering Research Institute

499 14th St., Ste. 320
Oakland, CA 94612-1934
ph: (510)451-0905
Fax: (510)451-5411
E-mail: eeri@eeri.org
URL:http://www.eeri.org

Earthquake Engineering Research Institute/Fema Graduate Fellowships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support study and research that may contribute to the science and practice of earthquake hazard mitigation. Focus: Earth sciences. Qualif.: Applicant must be enrolled in a graduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college/university and must hold U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status. Criteria: Selection is based on the submitted application and materials.

Funds Avail.: $12,000 and $8000 for tuition, fees, and research expenses. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with the letter of nomination by faculty sponsor; academic transcript; a statement (maximum of 300 words) of educational and career goals; and a resume (maximum of 2 pages). In addition, two letters of recommendation must be sent by the author directly to EERI. Deadline: May 16.

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