New Graduate Fellowship for the School of Biology and Ecology

Hodosh SketchThe Ellen Keough Hodosh, PhD, Graduate Fellowship Fund was established in 2016 in the University of Maine Foundation for the benefit of the University of Maine, Orono, Maine, with a gift from Ralph J. Hodosh in loving memory of his wife, Ellen Keough Hodosh. Ralph and Ellen were first generation college students, met at the University of Maine and earned their doctorates in Zoology in 1978. At the time of her death, Ellen was the Executive Director of Global Medical Writing for Astellas Pharma Global Development, a department that she built. Prior to joining Fujisawa Pharmaceuticals, the precursor to Astellas Pharma, Ellen spent six years doing medical research at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, after which she established her credentials as a globally recognized medical and technical writer. Although Ellen’s career was cut short by her untimely passing, she was instrumental in gaining government approval of important pharmaceuticals including ones used for the treatment of life-threatening fungal infections and the prevention of organ transplant rejection.

The fund may cover tuition, stipend, benefits (including health insurance), travel and other expenses for teaching or research graduate assistants in the School of Biology and Ecology. A first preference shall be given to Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy students pursuing a degree in the School who choose to study for a semester, summer or academic year in Israel. A second preference shall be given to Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy students pursuing a degree in the School who are working on collaborative projects with Israeli scientists and who wish to visit their Israeli colleague’s labs or to host their Israeli colleagues on campus.

Applications for Hodosh Fellowship should be submitted to the director of the School of Biology and Ecology. All applications will be reviewed by School’s Graduate Committee.