Am I eligible if someone has already received a Herchel Smith SURF award to work in my laboratory?
Yes. The selection committee assesses each proposal on its own merits, and it is always important that you work with your sponsor to develop a project proposal that matches your individual personal, professional, and academic goals well. May I submit a faxed or emailed letter of invitation from my host organization? Yes. The letter of invitation from your host organization is critical to the selection process, and while the selection committee prefers to have signed original letters to consider, it will accept faxed or emailed copies in order to evaluate your project. (If your letter of invitation is in a language other than English, you should also provide an independent translation of the letter.) Who should I ask for recommendation letters? Ideal recommendations will come from people who know you well, who can evaluate your performance and potential in some detail and with obvious interest. While you’re a student, you will usually find such individuals among your instructors, adviso
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