In recognition of the many contributions of Sylvan
T. Runkel and Dean M. Roosa to the understanding of Iowa's natural history,
the Iowa Natural History Association has established an award in their
names to support college student research in natural history. Both
Runkel and Roosa have contributed greatly to our understanding of Iowa's
natural history, influenced the direction of research, and educated and
inspired people of all ages and backgrounds. It is the hope of the INHA
that this award will perpetuate their influence as well as to recognize
the value of their work and friendship.
An award of $250 will be granted annually to an
undergraduate or graduate student at an Iowa college or university to support
research on a topic pertaining to Iowa's natural history.
Awards will be granted according to the following guidelines:
1. Grant applications should be submitted to the current chair of the INHA by 1 April.
2. Applications should include the following:
a. name, address, and institution of the applicant;
b. degree currently being sought;
c. college transcript(s);
d. a brief abstract outlining the proposed research
problem, the significance of the research, methodology, a timetable for
completion of the study,
and plans for publication or presentation of the material. The entire
proposal should not exceed
5 double-spaced, typed pages;
e. a proposed budget;
f. names of sponsoring faculty member(s) with
brief letters of reference.
3. Upon completion of the project, the grantee will be expected to present
the INHA with a summary of work completed and
research findings, as well as an account of how
the grant money was spent.
4.. Grant requests will be reviewed by a selection committee consisting
of the chair, vice-chair, and past chair of the INHA,
and the recipient will be announced at the April
meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science.
5. Grantees will acknowledge the INHA in any publications
resulting from the research and are encouraged to maintain
contact with the group, even if they leave Iowa.
* The awards are financed through donations, and these
funds will not be used for any purpose other than the
grant
program.