CAFNR Distinguished Doctoral Dissertation and MS Thesis Awards

The CAFNR Research Council reviews nominations for these awards and make the final selection. Award recipients receive an honorarium of $1,000 and a certificate.

• Due: Aug. 31
• Details and how to nominate

CAFNR Dissertation Research Improvement Grants

The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Office of Research offers CAFNR Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (C-DRIG) of up to $2,000 to support or partially support dissertation research projects proposed by doctoral students in the College. Eligible students will have completed their coursework and have advanced to candidacy or will advance to candidacy within six months of the C-DRIG awards.

• Due: Dec. 15
• Details and how to apply

George Washington Carver Matching Assistantships

The George Washington Carver Matching Assistantship for Graduate Studies seeks to attract and support under-represented scholars into MS and PhD degree programs in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at MU. The recipients will be officially recognized as the “George Washington Carver Graduate Fellows”. The assistantship honors George Washington Carver, a native Missourian, who gained international recognition in the early 20^th century for his teaching and research in agriculture.

• Due: March 15
• Details and how to apply

Division-specific Funding

Each division has opportunities with specific requirements. Check the division website or contact the graduate studies director with questions.

• Animal Sciences
• Biochemistry
• Division of Applied Social Sciences
• Food Systems and Bioengineering: Bioengineering and Food Systems and Hospitality Systems
• Plant Sciences
• School of Natural Resources