This award is intended to support graduate students interested in research on the systematics of mites and ticks.  The fellowship will assist students at the graduate level to attend the Acarology Summer Program at Ohio State University or an equivalent institution where they can obtain training in the systematics of acarines.  The award is made annually and the value will depend on the interest earned by the endowment.

Eligibility:
All graduate students who are members of the Entomological Society of America (ESA) or the Acarological Society of America (ASA) are eligible to apply for this fellowship.

Award procedures:
An application must contain the following information:
1. Name address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the applicant
2. Description of the applicant’s academic studies including plans for the coming year
3. Current official transcript of college grades (may be sent separately)
4. Brief statement of the applicant’s research interest and goals in acarology
5. A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s academic advisor (Sent separately)

Application procedures:
All award applications shall be submitted as paper or electronic documents to:
ASA selection committee, c/o Dr. Hans Klompen, Ohio State University, Museum of Biological Diversity, 1315 Kinnear Rd., Columbus, OH 43212-1192 (e-mail: klompen.1@osu.edu).
Application packets assembled will include the information stated under Award Procedures.  Questions regarding the guidelines for the award should be directed to Entomological Foundation, 301-459-9082 or www.entfdn.org.

Deadline:
The application deadline is October 1.  Winners will be announced at the annual meeting of the Acarological Society of America.