The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation provides funds to support student research relating to ecological, environmental, and natural resources issues, broadly defined to include issues in biological, economic, social and agricultural areas.

The primary objective of this program is to increase the involvement of students by stimulating original research, especially research embodying synthetic concepts and multi-disciplinary approaches. Graduate and undergraduate students from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Biological Sciences majors in the College of Arts and Sciences are invited to submit research proposals in competition for funding. Undergraduate students should work with a faculty mentor to develop a proposal that will be competitive with graduate student proposals.

Applications may be from individuals or groups; projects may involve basic or applied research. Proposals involving areas not traditionally associated with the study of environmental problems are particularly encouraged.

At least four proposals will be chosen for a maximum award of $1,500 each. No student may receive the award for more than two consecutive years.

Research Grant Application