Belmont Soils 2020 International Scholars Program
NSF provides funding to a Belmont Soils 2020 coordination project to enable travel to study sites or pre-eminent laboratories globally to further the investigation of the Critical Zone (CZ) ands its relevance to society.
In recognition of the global nature and continuing success of Critical Zone (CZ) science,
the U.S. NSF announced an open solicitation for applications by graduate students or postdoctoral scholars to receive funds for international travel during 2023.
The major goal of the Belmont Soils 2020 coordination project is to develop international collaborations, prioritizing young scientists who will advance knowledge of the CZ and its relevance to society throughout their careers. Toward this end, applications to this program should stress the interdisciplinary as well as international aspects of proposed work. Applicants can propose research activities at any sites or laboratories globally, but connections to and collaborations with the 6 Belmont Soils 2020 projects will be prioritized. For information on these projects see: https://www.czen.org/soilscra2020
The fellowships, roughly 10 applicants awarded, will range from US3000-8000 dollars each to support travel and research-related expenses.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants should send a 3-page proposal describing the proposed research activities, budget and anticipated outcomes. The single-pdf-file application packet should also include a C.V., letter of recommendation from the applicant’s primary advisor, a letter of support from the appropriate contact person at a host institution, and, if appropriate, confirmation that they have obtained necessary research and human subject agreements and any legally required collecting, import, and export permits for samples, instrumentation, and data.
Successful applicants will be obligated to provide a no-more-than 4-page report documenting the overall results of the work as well as a description of how the activity will help to advance their career. Applications should be sent to Tim White (tsw113@psu.edu) by April 3, 2023. Decisions will be made before May 2022.
