Ohio University
Russ Energy and the Environment Fellowship
Application Form
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
The Ohio University Russ Energy and the Environment Fellowship was established
as part of the transformational 2008 estate gift of nearly $125 million from alumnus
Fritz Russ and his wife Dolores. This program promotes critical doctoral research in
the area of energy production, alternative fuels, environmental remediation, and
issues related directly to energy transport and use. The Russ Committee on
Alternative Fuels, Mediation, and Remediation administers the program for the
Dean of the Russ College.
The ideal Russ Energy and the Environment Fellow exhibits passion for research in
one of these areas, is an outstanding communicator, and has demonstrated
leadership abilities. The Russ Energy and the Environment Fellow will engage in
doctoral studies with a faculty advisor from the Russ College already engaged in
one of the specified research areas. In addition, the Russ Energy and the
Environment Fellow will work with an advisory board from the Russ College to
develop a mentoring plan, and will be given special opportunities for leadership and
entrepreneurial development, industrial and governmental internships, funding for
conference travel, and other focused opportunities aimed at developing the fellow
beyond just the laboratory.
Following a review of applicants, finalists will be asked to interview with the
selection committee. Recipients will be notified by March 16, 2012. It is anticipated
that two fellows will be named in 2012.
Eligibility:
 Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
 The proposed research area must be in one of the Russ College research
areas related to energy production, fuels, remediation, and environmental
aspects related to energy. Russ College programs in this area can be found
at www.ohio.edu/engineering/russfellows/.
 Must be eligible for and apply to a relevant Ph.D. program in a department
(civil, chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering) currently supporting
these research areas.
 There are no restrictions for years of prior graduate school education or
years since prior degree.
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Benefits:
 $35,000 stipend plus full tuition, including fees for four years, subject to
adequate progress as assessed annually by the Fellow’s mentoring
committee.
 Additional funds for conference/research/travel/supplies up to $5,000/year.
 Supplemental funding to recipients awarded other nationally competitive
fellowships (see additional information)
 Working with the Russ Legacy Committee on Alternative Fuels, Mediation and
Remediation to develop a mentoring program
 Internships and entrepreneurial opportunities as part of the program
APPLICATION
Applicants must email the following documents to Julie Hanning at
hanningj@ohio.edu by February 29, 2012:
 Personal profile (description below)
 Curriculum vitae
 Proposed graduate program of study
 References
 Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions
 GRE scores (recommended)
 Previous research experience essay
 Proposed plan of research essay
 Additional information
PERSONAL PROFILE
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First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
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Mailing Address
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Country:
Email:
Phone Number:
Date and Place of Birth
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth (City, State, Country):
Citizenship:
If permanent resident, date status was granted:
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Demographic Information (Optional)
Gender:
Veteran Status:
Race:
Ethnicity:
Disability:
CURRICULUM VITAE
Please limit your curriculum vitae to two pages. At a minimum, include the following
information:
A. All colleges or universities attended and your enrollment details
B. Fellowships and scholarships
C. Teaching and work experiences (including co-ops) relevant to your field of
study since entering college/university. Experiences do not have to be limited
to the academic realm. (List up to but no more than five.)
D. Significant academic honors, publications, and presentations
PROPOSED GRADUATE PROGRAM OF STUDY
Applicants should designate a proposed degree program. Candidates are also
encouraged to designate a proposed faculty mentor. Applicants can choose from the
following degree programs: mechanical engineering; chemical engineering;
electrical engineering; or civil engineering. Details on available research and faculty
mentors can be found at www.ohio.edu/engineering/russfellows/.
Proposed degree program:
Proposed faculty mentor:
REFERENCES (Research advisors, former instructors, colleagues, research
collaborators, etc.)
List up to four names and organizational affiliations of individuals who have given
approval to be contacted as references:
Name:
Position:
Phone:
Email:
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Name:
Position:
Phone:
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TRANSCRIPTS
Provide a list of all institutions attended and submit a copy of the official transcript
from each institution where you received undergraduate or graduate credit.
Institution:
Location:
Degree (if no degree obtained, state NA):
GRE SCORES
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their general GRE scores
with their application.
PREVIOUS RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (Two pages, 1” margins, 12-point Times
New Roman font. Send as a Word or PDF file with this application form.)
Describe your prior research activities, such as experience in undergraduate
research programs or summer/part-time/work-study programs, or other research
activities including academic and job-related research. Explain the purpose of the
research, the scope of the project, your specific role in the research including the
extent to which you worked independently and/or as part of a team. Describe what
you learned from your research experience including relevant conclusions and
recommendations. Please distinguish between undergraduate and graduate
research experiences if you have both.
Also, describe personal, professional, and educational experiences, or situations
that have prepared you or contributed to your desire to pursue advanced study.
Also, explain your competencies and evidence of leadership potential. Discuss
career aspirations and how the Russ Energy and the Environment Fellowship will
enable you to achieve your goals.
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PROPOSED PLAN OF RESEARCH (Two pages, 1” margins, 12 point-Times
New Roman font. Send as a Word or PDF with this application. Note that this format
is based on the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship
Proposed Plan of Research):
In a clear, concise, and original statement, present a complete plan for a research
project that you plan to pursue during the fellowship tenure and how you became
interested in the topic. Your statement should demonstrate your understanding of
research design and methodology and explain any relationship to your previous
research.
Note: Russ Energy and the Environment Fellows are expected to become knowledge
experts and leaders who can contribute significantly to research and innovations in
their field of engineering.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
List any other fellowships applied to within the last 12 months. In order to
encourage recipients to apply for additional fellowships, the Russ Energy and the
Environment Fellow program will provide an additional stipend for recipients of
significant fellowships, e.g. the LINK, NSF, SMART, NDSEG, DOE fellowships, that
will bring their total funding to approximately $41,000 per year plus $5,000 for
research expenses.
Fellowship:
Application Date:
Funding Status:
QUESTIONS
Please refer questions and requests for additional information to:
Julie Hanning
(740) 593-1481
hanningj@ohio.edu
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