2008-2009

Lennon Fellowship for Entrepreneurial Scholarship (LFES) (Deadline extended)

Samsung Research Scholarship


Lennon Fellowship for Entrepreneurial Scholarship (LFES)

The Liquid Crystal Institute/Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary Program (LCI/CPIP) requests proposals for the Lennon Fellowship for Entrepreneurial Scholarship. Proposals that demonstrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and the potential for product development are particularly encouraged. Up to two scholarships, sponsored by the Fred A. Lennon Charitable Trust, will be awarded each year.

Eligibility:

  • CPIP Graduate students (third year or higher)
  • Must have approval and support of Dissertation Advisor

Scholarship Amount: Up to $15K

Funding Period: January 1-December 31, 2009

Dates:

  • August 29, 2008- Letter of Intent Due
  • September 5, 2008- Invitations to submit proposals
  • November 5, 2008- Proposals due
  • December 5, 2008- Announcement of awards

Contact/Submission: Lynn Fagan, lfagan@lci.kent.edu

Letter of Intent:

  • Project title
  • Technical abstract (1 paragraph; half page maximum length)
  • Name and e-mail address of the author
  • Name and signature of the research advisor

Proposal: (detailed instructions will be posted on web)

  • Cover page
  • Technical abstract (1 paragraph)
  • Name and e-mail address of the author
  • Name and signature of the research advisor
  • Technical description (maximum length, two pages)
  • Statement of the need that the entrepreneurial activity will fill
  • Statement of how planned research will advance a subsequent entrepreneurial activity
  • Plans of research for the next year
  • Description of technology
  • Follow-up plan, identifying potential funding agencies

Samsung Research Scholarship

Proposal Guidelines

Type: Research and Development

Title: Soliciting Research Proposals

Eligibility: Dissertation level graduate students in Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary

Program/Liquid Crystal Institute, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences, Biological

Sciences

Due: Friday, May 9, 2008, 5 PM

Contact/Submission address: Lynn Fagan, lfagan@lci.kent.edu

The Liquid Crystal Institute/Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary Program (LCI/CPIP)requests proposals for Samsung Research Scholarships to be awarded to graduate students conducting research in liquid crystals. We particularly encourage proposals that involve new display concepts and the development of new materials for displays. The scholarships will be awarded each year to two graduate students who will be supported by the annual stipend of $20,000 sponsored by Samsung Electronics Corporation.

The proposal should include a cover page with the title of the project, technical abstract, name and electronic communication address of the author; name and signature of the research advisor. The proposal description (maximum length: one page) should include the description of the research to be conducted, research plan, intellectual merit and broader impact of the proposed activity. A short CV of the author (maximum length: two pages) should be added to the project description. Responsibilities would include writing a technical report each semester for submission to Samsung Electronics Corporation.