About the Program:

The Fort Dodge Animal Health Fellowship in Veterinary Medicine has been established by Fort Dodge Animal Health Division of American Home Products Corporation to honor and recognize the many contributions of former Dean, Dr. Richard F. Ross. The fellowship will provide support for graduate education in the College of Veterinary Medicine.  The award is for a one-quarter-time research assistantship in the amount of $15,000 per year.  It may be used to supplement existing support. The award selections will be based on the student’s academic performance and research project/interests.  The award is for one year.  Previous awardees are eligible to re-apply for continued support.  An annual report must be submitted to the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies.  The Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies will be responsible for the selection of the recipients, with recommendations from the Research Advisory Committee.  The veterinary administration will oversee the fellowship program.

Eligibility:

The fellowship is open to candidates who have a DVM (or equivalent) degree and are pursuing a Ph.D. degree; or a veterinary student who is concurrently pursuing the Ph.D./DVM degrees.  As stipulated by the donor in the award agreement, first priority will be given to a student doing research work in Veterinary Microbiology or Infectious Diseases.

Application Deadline: May 19 , 2008

Award Date: June 19 , 2008

Application must be made on-line by the student candidate at: GraduateFundingOpportunity.aspx

Background information must be furnished on-line by the applicant’s major professor / mentor at: Ft_Dodge_Animal_Health_Mentor.aspx

For more information, contact Dr. Don Reynolds