William Young Memorial Research Grant

Purpose

The annual Coastal Cutthroat William Young Memorial Research Grant provides financial support to outstanding students pursuing research studies related to Coastal Cutthroat Trout. This award may be given annually to expand the research and management focused on this species. Awards are given by the CCC Board of Directors and partners. Research Awards can be used for costs associated with equipment, analysis/lab, publication and costs associated with travel to conferences or field work. Award will be a total of $750, and will be given directly to the graduate student. A written report detailing the use and outcome/result of funds along with an oral presentation will be required within two years of the date when award was received?

Criteria

1. Students must be enrolled in a recognized program in fisheries or a closely related environmental field. 2. Individuals should have recommendation from a CCC Board member or project partner. 3. Financial need

Award Process

1. Grant applications (See form below) are to be submitted to CCC board for review
(contact details below)

Application Instructions

A completed application form (see below).
A one page essay explaining:
Research or Education Goals
Relationship of the scholarship to your research goals
How funding will be utilized
Expected outcome of research
A letter from a research advisor or supervisor in support of your request for funding
An up-to-date resume
Unofficial transcript
Applicants may be interviewed for further consideration. Submit the completed application packet to the Coastal Cutthroat Coalition via email, at coastalcutthroatcoalition.com Att. Executive Director, or by mail at the following address Executive Director Coastal Cutthroat Coalition c\o HCSEGP.O. Box 2169 Belfair, Wash. 98528 Applicants having questions about the program or application process should contact:Executive Director, Greg Shimek or Director of Science and Research, James Losee at Coastalcutthroatcoclition.com

Please attach the following:

A one page essay explaining:
Research or Education Goals
Relationship of the scholarship to your research goals
How funding will be utilized
A letter from a research advisor or supervisor in support of your request for funding
An up-to-date resume
Include unofficial transcript if applying for research
Applicants may be interviewed for further consideration.

William Young Memorial Research Grant Application (DOWNLOAD)