This endowment was created in 1999 in memoriam of Dr. Herman O'Dell, who served as
a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences from 1949-1969. Dr. O'Dell was
a member of the Botanical Society of America and leader of both the Wildflower Pilgrimage
at Gatlinburg and Botanical Group at Roan Mountain.
The applicant must be a junior, majoring in Biological Science.
Selection will not be made on the basis of GPA alone, but also on service, research
interest, commitment to the major, and extra-curricular activities.
The Outstanding Senior Award
Description
Application Criteria
This award was created by the Department of Biological Sciences faculty in order to
recognize a senior with outstanding achievements in academics, research, and service.
The applicant must be a senior, majoring in Biological Sciences.
Selection will not be made on the basis of GPA alone, but on service, research interest,
commitment to the major, and extra-curricular activities.
The Barclay-Moore Undergraduate Research Fellowship Endowment
Description
Application Criteria
This endowment was established by Dr. J. Michael Kelly in honor of Dr. Frank Barclay
and Dr. J. D. Moore, both were important research mentors and professors during the
time Dr. Kelly was an undergraduate student with the Department of Biological Sciences.
The applicant must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences who
has completed all Biology major core courses.
Applicants should have identified a research mentor who is a faculty member in the
Department of Biological Sciences or who has adjunct status in the department.
Graduate Awards
Please click here for the Graduate Research Award Form
The Dr. Denise I. Pav Endowment
Description
Application Criteria
This endowment was established in honor of Dr. Denise I. Pav, a long-time faculty
member of the Department of Biological Sciences at ETSU.
The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, Canadian citizen, or landed immigrant.
The applicant must be pursuing a graduate degree in the Department of Biological Sciences.
Applicant must have a minimum 3.4 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Preference shall be granted based on financial need.
The William Harvey Fraley and Nina M. Fraley Memorial Award Endowment
Description
Application Criteria
This endowment was established by Ms. Janet Fraley Hayton, acting upon the wishes of
Nina M. Fraley.
The applicant must be a graduate student in the Department of Biological Sciences.
The applicant must meet the minimum requirements of the graduate school program.
Applicants must demonstrate promise in scientific research and for achievement following
graduation.
Applicants must submit a 1-2 page statement summarizing the purpose of their research
and methods that will be applied. They will discuss how this research will provide
increased scientific knowledge in molecular, cellular, or organismal biology.
The Marcia Davis Biological Sciences Research Award
Description
Application Criteria
This fund was established by Marcia Davis who received her Master of Science degree
from the Department of Biological Sciences in 1974 and was a Biology Instructor at
Kingsport University Center for three years following her graduation. Ms. Davis is
an active worker for the conservation of the natural resources of Tennessee and for
the preservation of our national heritage for future generations.
The applicant must be a graduate student in the Department of Biological Sciences.
The applicant must meet the minimum requirements of the graduate school program.
Applicants must demonstrate promise in scientific research and for achievement following
graduation.
Applicants must submit a 1-2 page statement summarizing the purpose of their research
and methods that will be applied. They will discuss how this research will provide
increased scientific knowledge that can contribute to the preservation of the natural
resources of Tennessee. This statement should also include information detailing how
the award will be used to facilitate their research.
