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The Dr. John P. Rier Jr. Biology Student Travel Fund
 The Dr.
John P. Rier Biology Student Travel Fund was established in memory
of the late Dr. Rier to
encourage undergraduate and graduate students to share their research results
and network with biologists and emerging biologists. It provides transportation
reimbursement for students to travel to scientific meetings to present their
research findings, attend and participate in research institutes and seminars
and/or engage in individual research projects under a specialist.
It does not
include registration fees or room and board.
The fund represents the
interest and concern for educational enrichment and Biology
career development of students that was held by the late Dr. Rier. A Board of
Administrators governs the fund.
WHO
WAS DR. JOHN P. RIER JR.
Dr. John
P. Rier Jr. was born in Boyce, VA and attended public school in
Clarke
County, VA. He earned a BS degree in biology from Virginia State College,
an MS degree in botany from Howard University, MA and PhD degrees
in biology from Harvard University. His major teaching and research interests in
botany were plant tissue culture, morphogenesis, physiology and anatomy.
Subsequent to a research fellowship at the George Washington Carver Foundation
at Tuskegee Institute, AL and further graduate study, he held professorial and
administrative positions at Rutgers University and Howard
University. Federal agencies, organizations and associations requested his services
as a consultant.
His
career spanned over 40 years, providing instruction and research training to
undergraduate and graduate students. Publishing
extensively, he encouraged students and colleagues in their research endeavors.
He was a member of professional and scientific organizations, receiving awards
and citations in recognition of his contributions to science, mentorship of
students and commitment to high academic performance. His legacy is reflected in
the accomplishments of former students who are successfully participating in
teaching, research and administrative careers in science.
FUND
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
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African American
undergraduate and graduate students in the biological sciences are encouraged to
apply.
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Submission of
official documentation of the meeting, seminar or conference to which the students wishes
to travel is required. In the case of a student
traveling to
do research, a statement must be submitted from the senior researcher under whom
the student will be studying.
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A completed
application packet, including application form, recommendations and other supporting materials
as required on the application form must be submitted and postmarked by May 1st
and December 1st of each year to:
The Dr. John P. Rier Jr.
Biology
Student Travel Fund
PO Box 7381
Alexandria, VA 22307
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Application
forms can be downloaded at
WWW.JPRTRAVELFUND.ORG
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Applications
will not be considered without the completed application form and supporting documents.
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