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Foundation for Orchid Research and Conservation Postgraduate Scholarship SupplementThis supplement program is available to you only if you are awarded a CGS, PGS or IPS.
What’s the purpose of the supplement?The purpose of the Foundation for Orchid Research and Conservation Postgraduate Scholarship Supplement is to:
Are you eligible to hold a supplement?To hold this supplement, you must be studying or planning to study in a university faculty where you are/will be working on a research project encompassing some aspect of orchid biology or conservation such as: propagation techniques, culture requirements, conservation, physiology, taxonomy, and field studies. You must also be a recipient of an NSERC postgraduate scholarship (PGS, IPS or CGS). If you receive a supplement, you may be asked to discuss your research with the Foundation, or provide a presentation, either written or verbal, to members of the Foundation. What kind of support do these supplements provide?If you are a successful applicant, the Foundation will supplement your NSERC award by $5,000 for one year with a possible extension for a second year. The Foundation offers one supplement annually. How do you apply?To be considered for this supplement, you must submit the following to the Foundation (see address below) by June 1 of the year in which you are awarded your postgraduate scholarship:
To facilitate communication, please include an e-mail address, phone number, and/or mailing address at which you can be contacted during the next year. Review proceduresApplications will be evaluated and selected by the Foundation on the basis of research potential, communication skills, and whether the applicant’s research experience and aspirations match the Foundation’s interests. Notification of decisionThe Foundation will contact successful applicants after the review process in mid-June. PaymentThe Foundation will disburse the award to the successful applicant. It must also ensure that the recipient of the supplement continues to hold an NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship or a Canada Graduate scholarship, and meets the other requirements of the Foundation supplement. Successful applicants will likely receive awards for two consecutive years, based on submission of a progress report at the end of the first year. For more information about this scholarship supplement, contact: Foundation for Orchid Research and Conservation |
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