Fellowships

Linda Su-Nan Chang Sah Doctoral Fellowship

Established 2006

Description:

The fellowship was established in honor of Linda Su-Nan Chang Sah and in memory of Dorothy Wallace Everitt and William Littell Everitt, and will provide a graduate fellowship to an outstanding female Ph.D. candidate in electrical and computer engineering, or a related field, who is specializing in microtechnology or nanotechnology related to bioengineering, biophysics, or medical electronics. Each award will be in the amount of $20,000. The fellowship may be renewed for two additional academic years if the recipient remains in good academic standing and is making adequate progress toward degree completion.

Criteria:

  • Applicants must not be graduating before May of the next calendar year.
  • Academic performance as demonstrated by (but not restricted to) coursework and grades, recommendations, and previous recognition (awards).
  • Demonstrated research interest in specializing in microtechnology or nanotechnology related to bioengineering, biophysics, bioelectronics, medical engineering, medical physics, and medical electronics.
  • Applicant must be willing to accept an appointment to teach during the tenure of the fellowship, dependent on the needs of the Department.
  • Research accomplishments, ability or potential as evidenced by publications, presentations, and letter(s) of recommendation.

Applications:

  • Application cover sheet.
  • Student vita or dossier specifying previous education, work experience, research experience, publications, presentations and relevant service.
  • Transcripts or equivalent listings of undergraduate and graduate courses and grades.
  • A one page essay relating to the career goals of the applicant.
  • A letter of recommendation from faculty research advisor.

Selection Process:

A call for applications is extended to faculty beginning in February each year.

Past Recipients of the Award:

School Year Recipient
2007-2008 Felice Cheng
Vasilica Crecea
2006-2007 Felice Cheng
Chiun-Lung Tsai

Kara MacGregor

For More Information Contact:

Kara MacGregor
kmacgreg@uiuc.edu
153 Everitt Laboratory, MC-702
(217) 333-9706