The NAMS Student Internship Award is intended to aid in hiring talented students to work in the area of membrane science primarily during the summer months. NAMS members in good standing may apply for up to $5000 to fund high school or university students to work in a variety of settings – non-profit organizations, government or university labs, or with a small company. NAMS intends the award to provide student research experiences in membrane science and technology that would not be available otherwise. The award recipient and student will each be required to provide a short (1-2 pages) article for the NAMS Membrane Quarterly describing the project results and the Internship experience upon its completion. We anticipate awarding 1 or 2 of these awards per year depending upon the quality of the applications and the total budget requirements.

Application Materials:

1. NAMS member’s resume.
2. Proposed project description.
3. Resources – What physical resources and mentoring relationships will be available?
4. Nature of work – Describe the location (if other than the applicant’s home facility) of the project and the type of work involved including whether it is primarily lab, field, or computer based.
5. Recruitment – Where and how will the recipient be sought?

Application Deadlines and Review:
Applications are due October 15 and decisions on the award will be made by the following January. Please send application materials to:

Michelle Chapman
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
M.S. D-8230
P.O. Box 25007
Denver, CO 80225-0007

Review criteria will include:

1. Required: NAMS membership and a membrane science related project.
2. Applicant’s previous accomplishments.
3. The existence or likelihood of co-funding from other sources.
4. The scientific and learning potential of the internship project, and its significance to the membrane community at large.