[Entm-researchstaff] Advancing Opportunities in Entomology Scholarship Call

[Kerry Mauck]

Hi everyone,

This is a reminder that applications for the Advancing Opportunities in
Entomology Scholarship are due on May 11 (next Monday). Letters of
recommendation are due May 15.

To date we have not received any applications. If you are teaching and have
previously announced this scholarship, please send a reminder to your
class.

Please see the link below to view the application and instructions on how
to apply.

*CLICK TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION
<https://script.google.com/macros/s/AKfycbzDVA0zO8Y-o8iTfy0wr_8OwUVxYqnN48pBhrVwvJqqwjswAYEXfuzbOYhEHVZFF_iE0A/exec>*

I am happy to answer any questions about the application process and the
logistics of the award. Contact kerry.mauck at ucr.edu with these questions.
If you encounter any technical difficulties with the application interface,
please reach out to Dr. Luciano Cosme (lcosme at ucr.edu).

On Thu, Apr 16, 2026 at 8:48 AM Kerry Mauck <kerry.mauck at ucr.edu> wrote:

> Dear colleagues,
>
> The Advancing Opportunities in Entomology Scholarship is accepting
> applications now through *May 11, 2026*. This year, thanks to the craft
> fair, swap meet, and plant sale efforts coordinated by several members of
> our department, we expect to give out *4 awards of $2,000 each*. The
> scholarship is open to any undergraduate students at UCR and at nearby
> institutions, such as community colleges. We strongly advise students to
> reach out to prospective faculty mentors
> <https://entomology.ucr.edu/directory/current-faculty> to identify a host
> for the research experience before applying, although this is not required.
> Applicants will need to secure one letter of recommendation from someone
> who is familiar with their experience in an academic, volunteer, or
> workplace setting. The letter writer will be sent a submission link to
> upload their letter automatically once the applicant submits their
> materials. *The letter of recommendation is due on May 15*.
>
> Applicants will be reviewed by members of the Community Building Committee
> that do not have conflicts of interest with any applicants. We expect to
> inform applicants of the outcomes by May 30.
>
> Please see the link below to view the application and instructions on how
> to apply.
>
> *CLICK TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION
> <https://script.google.com/macros/s/AKfycbzDVA0zO8Y-o8iTfy0wr_8OwUVxYqnN48pBhrVwvJqqwjswAYEXfuzbOYhEHVZFF_iE0A/exec>*
>
> I am happy to answer any questions about the application process and the
> logistics of the award. Contact kerry.mauck at ucr.edu with these questions.
> If you encounter any technical difficulties with the application interface,
> please reach out to Dr. Luciano Cosme (lcosme at ucr.edu).
>
> *Please share this announcement with any students you think will be
> interested in this opportunity through your networks and the classes you
> are currently teaching. *
>
> Cheers,
>
> Kerry Mauck
>
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