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Graduate Fellowship in Entomology

The Thomas J. Headlee Fellowship in Entomology at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is dedicated to the support of graduate students seeking advanced degrees in Entomology at Rutgers University. For details on the Headlee Fellowship, see it's history (note that industrial sources no longer contribute to the fund).

Stipend

The Fellowship includes full tuition remission and health benefits. One Headlee Fellowship is available to a student entering the Graduate Program in Entomology and is renewable annually for four years depending on performance. A second Headlee Fellowship (Headlee-2) is available to a graduate student in their final year of study; Headlee-2 is advertized internally only.

Qualifications

B.S. or M.S. in biology or entomology with a record of showing outstanding accomplishment and a broad background in basic sciences.

Application Deadline and Availability

The entry Fellowship is available only in years when it is advertized on this web page and otherwise. When available, the deadline for applications is January 15 for the fellowship to start the following September (fall semester).

Application Procedure

Application instructions are available from:

Dr. George Hamilton, Chair and Graduate Program Director
Department of Entomology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
96 Lipman Drive
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-8525
Tel: 732-932-9774
Fax: 732-932-9751
Email: hamilton@sebs.rutgers.edu

Thomas J. Headlee.
Thomas J. Headlee.