Biology Undergraduate Summer (BUGS) Awards

The following awards are available to help fund undergraduate students conducting field research at Queen's University Biological Station (QUBS).

The Wes and Dorletta Curran Memorial Award

For Research in Aquatic Biology

This award was established to support undergraduate students who aspire to study at QUBS.Approximately $5500 will be available to cover room and board at QUBS and a stipend.In some years, the award may be shared among several awardees.Students should be full-time undergraduates in the Biology program at Queen’s University.Preference will be given to students doing field or laboratory research in aquatic ecology, illuminating the ecology of the freshwater habitat.

J. Allen Keast Lake Opinicon Undergraduate Research Fellowship

For Independent Research at QUBS

This award was established to support undergraduate students to carry out a one-summer study at QUBS.Preference will be given to broader-based studies, such as how systems function or interrelate.Components of the study can fit into long-term studies.The award will cover the costs of board and room at QUBS plus a stipend to the student (approximate total value of $5000).

The Alexander and Cora Munn Summer Research Award

For Research in Conservation Biology or Environmental Preservation

This award was established to support undergraduate students who are working in the area of conservation biology or environmental preservation at QUBS.Approximately $2,600 will be available for room and board at QUBS and/or a student stipend.Students should be in 3^rd or 4^th year. Preference will be given to students with an interest in woodlot and wildlife conservation.

The Kingston Field Naturalists' Award

For Research on Conservation Biology or Natural History

The Kingston Field Naturalists' Fund for Queen's University Biological Station (QUBS) was established in spring 2007 in memory of Dr. Robert Stewart, former Head of Microbiology at Queen's University, former KFN President and Honorary President, and former President of the Federation of Ontario Naturalists. The award is intended to benefit and encourage undergraduate students whose studies at QUBS focus on conservation biology or natural history. Recognizing the valuable and unique educational opportunity QUBS provides at a critical stage of a student's development, the KFN established the Fund in keeping with its mandate to stimulate public interest in nature and to acquire and provide knowledge of natural history. The Fund creates opportunities for students with good academic standing to gain essential and inspirational first-hand field experience. Application by letter describing various leadership qualities and achievements should be made to the Head of the Department of Biology by January 31st.
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How to apply for the Curran, Munn and Keast Awards:

1. Fill in the BUGS Awards General Application Form.If you are applying for one or all of these awards you MUST fill in the BUGS Awards General Application Form.
2. Fill in the application forms for the awards you are interested in applying for and don't forget to get your supervisors signature (if required)..
3. Submit your applications (along with the BUGS General Application Form) to Julie French, Rm. 3109d, Bioscience Complex, no later than March 11th, 2013 at 3:30pm.

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Assessment of applications:

Applications will be assessed by the Executive Committee of the Biological Station or by at least two faculty members from the Department of Biology. Results will be announced sometime in March 2013.