Dept. of Biological Sciences

Brown Hall
PO Box 70703
Johnson City, TN  37614
Contact Name: Mike Zavada, Chair
Phone Number: (423) 439-4329
Email Address: Zavadam@etsu.edu

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Barclay/Moore Summer Fellowship

  • Undergraduate students
  • Scholarship provides summer support for outstanding undergraduate research students
  • Consideration given to students with an acceptable gpa, that have identified a mentor and have demonstrated a desire to do original research
  • Students should apply by April 1 of their sophomore or junior year

Maria Davis Research Award Endowment :

  • Graduate
  • Demonstrated promise in scientific research and for achievement following graduation
  • Written statement by applicant must describe the research and methods that will increase scientific knowledge to preserve the natural resources of Tennessee
  • Nominations made by the faculty – no applications

William Harvey Fraley and Nina M. Fraley Memorial Award Endowment:

  • Graduate
  • Demonstrated promise in scientific research in the Department of Biological Sciences
  • Research must provide increased scientific knowledge in molecular, cellular or organismal biology
  • Nominations made by the faculty – no applications

Dr. Herman O’Dell  Scholarship Endowment :

  • Junior
  • Biology major
  • Demonstrated service and extra-curricular activities as well as GPA
  • Nominations made by the faculty – no applications

Outstanding Senior Award:

  • Senior
  • Biology major
  • Demonstrated service and extra-curricular activities as well as GPA
  • Nominations made by the faculty – no applications

Denise I. Pav Scholarship:

  • Graduate in 2nd or 3rd year of graduate research
  • M.S. Biology
  • Minimum GPA – 3.4
  • Demonstrated academic excellence
  • U.S. citizen, Canadian citizen or landed immigrant of either country
  • Nominations made by the faculty – no applications