The College of Sciences has several opportunities that are available to students. Please read each of these carefully for their specific rules and eligibility requirements. Click on the individual scholarships, awards, or grants to apply or to find out more information.
Students can apply on the EIU Academic Works website. The deadline for all COS scholarships is March 15, 2018. Awards are announced in the spring and paid out to recipients in Fall 2018.
Questions? Contact cos@eiu.edu.
The Graduate Student Investigator Award (GSI) program was developed by the Dean of the College of Sciences to support graduate research and to provide a forum for the presentation of superior graduate student research.
The faculty reference form is emailed to the faculty member when the student submits their own application. Both the student and faculty forms must be submitted for a complete application.
Questions? Contact cos@eiu.edu.
The SURE program fosters undergraduate research participation in COS. Undergraduate involvement in research with mentoring professors is a rewarding experience for students. The goal of the SURE program is to facilitate research activities and provide a forum for the presentation of undergraduate research.
The SURE awards are given to undergraduate students in their junior or senior years. Students are encouraged to present their research in a professional setting (a local or state conference, student association/club meeting or classes).
The faculty reference form is emailed to the faculty member when the student submits their own application. Both the student and faculty forms must be submitted for a complete application.
Questions? Contact cos@eiu.edu.
The Departments of Economics, Geology-Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology-Anthropology of Eastern Illinois University invite students to participate in the Annual Social Science Writing Awards competition. Regardless of major, undergraduate students who write research papers as a regular assignment in all social science courses may submit them for recognition.
The Selection Committee requires double-spaced, typed papers that consistently follow a recognized style of documentation and prefers papers between eight and thirty pages. Winning papers will have the following qualities:
The contest guidelines are as follows:
For further information, see your instructor, department chairperson, or one of the following Social Science Writing Award Selection Committee members:
Dr. Des Adom, Economics
Dr. Mark Voss-Hubbard, History
Dr. Karen Swenson, Political Science
Dr. Meg Floress, Psychology
Dr. Jennifer Stevens, Sociology-Anthropology
Financial need is a consideration for this award. The recipient may be eligible to apply for and receive the award again provided she/he continues to meet the criteria stated.
Questions? Contact cos@eiu.edu.
A student speaker representing the College of Sciences will be featured during the Spring 2018 ceremony on Saturday, May 5, 2018.
To be eligible for the competition, students must submit an essay about the theme listed below, provide evidence from the degree audit that they will meet the requirements for graduation in the commencement ceremony they seek to represent, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher for courses completed at EIU at the time that they submit their materials for consideration.
The Essay Theme for this year is: Explain how the new knowledge that you gained through research, creative exploration or community-based learning at Eastern Illinois University will shape your life and continue to guide your future.
Questions? Contact cos@eiu.edu.
COS Undergraduate and Graduate Travel Grants were established to provide travel support for College of Science majors who have papers or creative works accepted for presentation at regional, state, national, or international conferences during Fall, Spring, or Summer terms. These funds may be used for travel related to the student's research. Grants will be made based on the quality of the application and availability of funds. A contribution from the candidate's department is encouraged.
Questions? Contact cos@eiu.edu.
COS Undergraduate and Graduate Research Grants provide funds for students conducting research. These funds may be used for supplies and/or travel related to the student's research. Grants will be made based on the quality of the application and availability of funds. A contribution from the candidate's department is encouraged.
Questions? Contact cos@eiu.edu.
COS Undergraduate and Graduate Summer Research Grants are available to help support students conducting research with faculty members during the Summer semester.
Questions? Contact cos@eiu.edu.
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