GAANN FELLOWSHIP

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
GRADUATE ASSISTANCE IN AREAS OF NATIONAL NEED (GAANN)
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
AT NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

Program Summary

The U.S. Department of Education Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Fellowship Program at North Carolina State University supports graduate students who are pursuing Ph.D.'s in the areas of Molecular Biotechnology, Computational Science, and Electronic Materials. Since 1989, the U.S. Department of Education has awarded 118 Fellowships to NC State in the area of Electronic Materials, and since 1994, 64 Fellowships in Biotechnology and 48 in Computational Science.

The purpose of this web site is to provide current and potential GAANN Fellows with information on the administrative procedures and requirements associated with the fellowship program. In addition, Directors of Graduate Programs and GAANN advisors will find printable nomination materials and evaluation forms.

General Program Information and Requirements

GAANN Fellowship Program in Molecular Biotechnology
        GAANN Molecular Biotechnology "Fact Sheet"
        Additional Features of the GAANN Molecular Biotechnology Fellowship
        General Information from the North Carolina Biotechnology Center

GAANN Fellowship Program in Computational Science
        GAANN Computational Science "Fact Sheet"
        Additional Features of the GAANN Computational Science Fellowship

GAANN Fellowship Program in Electronic Materials
       GAANN Electronic Materials "Fact Sheet"
        Additional Features of the GAANN Electronic Materials Fellowship

Preparing the Professoriate Program
      Information and Application Materials

Important Forms

GAANN Nomination Forms and Instructions (for use by faculty advisors):
Biotechnology:              Downloadable Word Document
   Computational Science:  Downloadable Word Document
   Electronic Materials:       Downloadable Word Document

GAANN Status Report
Biotechnology:                Submit Status Report On-Line
   Computational Science:   Submit Status Report On-Line
                                            Instructions for Submitting Status Report via e-mail
   Electronic Materials:       Submit Status Report On-Line
                                            Instructions for Submitting Status Report via e-mail

GAANN Evaluation Forms (Due May 14, 2008; send to Dr. David Shafer, Box 7102)
Biotechnology Evaluation:              Downloadable Word Document
   Computational Science Evaluation:  Downloadable Word Document
   Electronic Materials Evaluation:       Downloadable Word Document

GAANN Questionnaire (completed by GAANN Fellows in July each year)
Online GAANN Questionnaire

Administrative Procedures

GAANN Fellows should submit all expense receipts/invoices to Dr. David Shafer, Assistant Dean of the Graduate School, Box 7102, 1414 Flex Lab Building (Module 6). See Procedures below.

Procedures for Expenditure of GAANN Book, Equipment, Supply and Travel Funds (Instructions for Fellows)

GAANN FELLOWS: For information on the balance of your Book, Equipment, Supply and Travel Fund, contact Todd Marcks at todd_marcks@ncsu.edu or at 515-1481.

                                        Upcoming Deadlines for Current Fellows

            May 14, 2008                  GAANN Status Reports for 2007-08 Due (See online or email instructions above.)

            May 14, 2008                  GAANN Evaluations Due (See instructions above.)
                                                     (Submitted by Fellow's Department)

            June 30, 2008                 FAFSA Forms Due for Fellows
                                                      Appointed or Reappointed for 2008-09

            July 5, 2008                    GAANN Questionnaires Due (See instructions for online form above.)

            July 15, 2008                  Deadline for Expenditure of 2007-2008
                                                      Book, Equipment, Supply and Travel Funds

Upcoming Events

Seminars, Thesis Workshops, etc.

For additional Information on the GAANN Fellowship Program at NC State University, please contact Dr. David Shafer, Assistant Dean of the Graduate School, at David_Shafer@ncsu.edu or (919) 515-7052.

For information on other fellowships administered by the Graduate School and a databases containing information on nationally competitive fellowship programs, please see the "Graduate School "Financing Graduate Education" Page.

            Updated 11/2007