The EDGES program in the College of Science seeks to increase success for graduate students in STEM fields, to enrich the academic environment for the campus community, and to broaden the STEM workforce.
This program aims to recruit, retain, and promote the success of outstanding doctoral students who have the potential to enhance their academic fields and departments through their unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This award is open to incoming graduate students and is active for five years or until the student graduates. EDGES Fellows receive a monetary award (up to $10,000 per fellow) and participate in supported cohort-based activities. Activities include professional development events, panel discussions, peer mentoring, and social activities.
APPLICATION IS CLOSED FOR AY 24-25.
Monetary awards are divided into two allocations:
- An up-front disbursement of 50% of the award amount to assist with a student’s transition to graduate school, and
- A second allocation of 50% of the award amount that can be drawn on for research and professional development (RPD) expenses. The RPD funds can be spent any time during the award period.
"It has helped me with access to resources relevant to my research. I have been able to attend conferences and purchase equipment with the EDGES funds, which I would not be able to do otherwise"
"EDGES has helped me learn to set different types of goals and manage my time well."
"The EDGES fellowship has helped financially and in making connections. It is good to connect with people to get advice and talk about a lot of things students face in grad school, especially as a first year."
Contacts
Program Committee
Committee Co-Chair
Lauren BirgenheierCommittee Co-Chair
Lauren Birgenheier
Student Representative, Biology (EEOB)
Vinayak Gopalakrishna KamathStudent Representative, Biology (EEOB)
Vinayak Gopalakrishna Kamath
Committee Co-Chair
Akil NarayanCommittee Co-Chair
Akil Narayan
Student Representative, Chemistry
Kim B. WeaverStudent Representative, Chemistry
Kim B. Weaver
Program Coordinator
Lindsey DeSpain
Student Representative, Chemistry
Niharika P. KaushikStudent Representative, Chemistry
Niharika P. Kaushik
Director of Special Projects
Cassie SlatteryDirector of Special Projects
Cassie Slattery