Stephen Jenkins Scholarship in Mammalogy Award
About the Committee
Chair
- Marjorie Matocq (mmatocq@unr.edu)
Members
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History and Mission
One of Steve Jenkins’ most meaningful legacies is found in the hundreds of students he taught and mentored over his 37 years in the Biology Department at the University of Nevada, Reno. He taught a wide range of classes including introductory biology, ecology, mammalogy and research design, and served as graduate advisor to more than 30 students. His research focused on beavers, wolves, wild horses, and ground squirrels. Steve worked to pass on his own belief that critical thinking is not just a fundamental tenet of sound science, but a force for good. He wrote the book How Science Works, an effort to demystify the scientific process for nonspecialists. In his retirement he wrote a second book, Tools for Critical Thinking in Biology. Steve has been a member of American Society of Mammalogists (ASM) since 1974.
Award Info
Scope and Rationale of the Award
The new Stephen Jenkins Scholarship Award would be available to a graduate student in a North American university whose research is focused on one or more mammalian species. This would include field research (and lab research that supports and augments field research) in such fields as animal behavior, ecology, evolution, and conservation biology. ASM supports research on all aspects of mammalian biology, and the award will provide support for early career mammalogists.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the Stephen Jenkins Scholarship Award, applicants must be enrolled full time (as defined by the university the student is attending) in a graduate program (MS or PhD in biology or related field) in a North American university, must be a member of ASM and must maintain their membership for the duration of the award. Nationality of applicant will not be a consideration in the review process. The award decision will be made on the basis of the scientific merit of the proposal. No recipient may receive the award more than once. Applicant must have completed no more than three years of a PhD program at the time of receipt of the award.
Use of Funds:
The award may be used only for research expenses, in the field or in the laboratory, research related travel, laboratory supplies, equipment, and attendance at professional meetings. The award may not be used for stipends, salaries, tuition, or university overhead. The current award is for $5000.
In 2026, the application deadline is 20 March 2026, and letters are due 27 March 2026.
To submit your application, use this link.