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Portz Interdisciplinary Fellowship Awards
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Portz Interdisciplinary Fellowship Awards

The Portz Fellowship program was launched in 2010 and is supported by the John and Edythe Portz Interdisciplinary Research Fellowship. It is intended to support creative and innovative endeavors that cross boundaries, inviting application from individuals who wish to undertake cross disciplinary research or from a team of two or more students from different disciplines who propose a single collaborative project. Up to six prizes will be awarded: 3 awards of $5,000 each and 3 awards of $1,500 each.

Eligibility and Application Requirements

Honors students in good standing from 2-year colleges or 4-year colleges and universities with current Institutional membership in NCHC may apply at any point in their undergraduate studies. In addition to two letters of recommendation from faculty members, an endorsement from the institutional representative named in the NCHC membership is required. Only ONE PROPOSAL per year from each member institution is permitted.

Portz Interdisciplinary Fellowship applications are open from February 1 to March 31 of each year. Upload your completed application and letters of support using the links below.

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Support the Portz Interdisciplinary Fellowship

Dr. John and Edythe Portz were visionaries who helped create and support many of the innovative programs within the National Collegiate Honors Council. Their lasting contributions laid the groundwork for initiatives like the Portz Interdisciplinary Fellowship, which empowers students to pursue cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary research that transcends traditional academic boundaries.

By supporting the Portz Fund, you’ll play a key role in continuing this legacy, providing honors students with the resources they need to explore new ideas and make meaningful contributions to a rapidly changing world.

Help shape the future of research and discovery by donating to the Portz Fund today.

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John and Edythe Portz

Recent Recipients

$5,000 Awards

Mary Helene Marmande

Mary Helene Marmande
University of South Alabama

Project Title: Assembling norcantharidin bioconjugates to explore the Enhanced Permeability and Retention (EPR) effect

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. David C. Forbes

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Hailey Patchett

Hailey Patchett
Washington State University

Project Title: A new human-dog co-evolutionary paradigm via social media positive feedback loops

Faculty Sponsor: Joanna Schultz

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Grace Tavi

Grace Tavi
Central Michigan University

Project Title: Assessment of the efficacy of liraglutide on ameliorating the cognitive, biological, and biochemical deficits in the 5xFAD mouse model of Alzheimer's disease

Faculty Sponsor: Gary Dunbar

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$1,500 Awards

Treasure Affia

Treasure Affia
Eastern Michigan University

Project Title: Investigating Attachment Styles, Social Anxiety, and Emotion Regulation through The Sims 4

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Ryan Wessell

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Terri Hamilton

Terri Hamilton
Lincoln Memorial University

Project Title: Folklore as Geography: How Do Cultural Narratives Shape Place?

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Abigail Heiniger

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Dev Mehta

Dev Mehta
University of South Alabama

Project Title: Comparative Study of Microbial Populations and Biofilm Formation on Inpatient & Outpatient Orthoses: Implications for Infection Prevention

Faculty Sponsor: Terrence Ravine

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Past Recipients

NCHC has a comprehensive roster of the incredible students who've received this fellowship available via the link below.

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