Requirements:

• Applications must be received by January 22, 2025 (12:00PM PST)
• Applicants will receive notification of the committee’s decision by March 3, 2025. The decision of the commitee is final. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

Open to North America (Canada, Mexico, United States)

• Be currently enrolled in an accredited university or college and in a graduate degree program in the U.S. or Canada or Mexico (Note: applications must be submitted in English).
• Fill out all fields. A confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours of receiving your application. Here are some grant-writing tips.

Application must include:

• Completed application form (a link to the online application form will appear at the bottom of this article on Nov. 4, 2024)
• PDF attachment of applicant’s three-page research proposal, including title, abstract, primary goals and objectives, methods, time schedule, significance of your research, and plans for dissemination of findings. References should be included but do not count toward your three-page proposal
• Itemized budget of METER instrumentation, not exceeding $10,000 USD (View price list)
• Applicant’s curriculum vitae (PDF)
• Statement of support and/or letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor for the project

Document must follow these guidelines

• Content in appendices will not be considered by the selection committee. Only the content in the 3-page body of your proposal will be considered
  • References do not count toward your proposal 3-page count
• Proposal should be double-spaced 12 pt. font (Times New Roman)
• Margins should be one inch on all sides
• Do not put your name on the proposal itself
• No appendices
• Grant-writing tips
• Please e-mail [email protected] with any questions

Important dates:

• A link to the online application form will appear at the bottom of this article on November 4, 2024
• All application documents must be received by January 22, 2025 (12:00 PM PST)
• Applicants will receive notification of the committee’s decision by March 10, 2025. Winners will be contacted by email
  • The decision of the committee is final. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered
• Instruments will be shipped April 1, 2025

Applications now open!

Applications are now OPEN!

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