Appalachian State University Chapter

SIGMA XI Grants-In-Aid Information

	Links to Sigma Xi Student Research Grants-in-Aid are listed below:
       

Grants-in-Aid of Research Homepage
GIAR Homepage

GIAR Grant guidelines
Guidelines

GIAR Tips for a successful application (a must read!)
Tips on Applications

GIAR References
References

GIAR Tips for writing effective letters of recommendation
Tips on Letters of Recommendation

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Past ASU GIAR grantees

March 2004
Graduate Student: Alan Moore (Biology)
Mentor: Dr. Shea Tuberty
Title: Effects of a sodium hydroxide spill on the macroinvertebrate community, 
recolonization and community structure of a 4th order stream.
Field: Physiology/Functional Morphology

October 2003
Graduate Student: Melinda D. Roberts (Biology)
Mentor: Dr. Howie Neufeld
Title: Why do wildflowers wilt in saturated soils? Are hydraulic insufficiencies the cause?
Field: Physiology/Functional Morphology

March 2002
Student: Daniel Kahl (Psychology)
Mentor: Kathy Jack
Title: Comparative population density of the mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata) 
in the tropical dry forests of Ecuador and Costa Rica.
Field: Behavioral Ecology

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