2008-2009
Lennon
Fellowship for Entrepreneurial Scholarship (LFES)
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: September
1 – August 31
Dates:
- April
10, 2008- Request for Proposals
- May
9, 2008- Letter of Intent
- May
15, 2008- Invitations to submit proposals
- July
15, 2008- Proposals due
- August
15, 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.
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