Chen & Liang Inspiring Multiferroic Brilliance (CLIMB) Awards
Recognizing the Achievements and Potentials of TANMS Students



The CLIMB awards were established through the initiative and generous contributions of TANMS Alumni, Cai Chen and Cheng-Yen Liang to recognize the accomplishments and potentials of talented TANMS undergraduate and graduate students committed to making a positive impact in the world through engineering research, scientific and technological advancement, leadership and education. 

CLIMB awards aim to inspire new discoveries in the field of nanoscale magnetism through the encouragement of TANMS Engineering Research Center students who demonstrate promise and exceptional commitment and achievement in the following areas:
  • Research—application-driven and cutting-edge research within a TANMS partner institution and laboratory
  • Collaboration—cross-disciplinary cooperation with scientists and engineers
  • Innovation—contribution to investigations leading to the invention of new devices
  • Education—commitment to educational activities including mentoring and outreach in the community
Up to two one-time cash awards will be made in each of the following categories:
  • Graduate Award: $2000
  • Undergraduate Award: $1000
** Ability for some students to receive cash awards may be affected by their financial aid package. Applicants are responsible for checking with the Financial Aid Office on their campus to verify potential impacts of external awards on their financial aid. 



ELIGIBILITY

CLIMB Undergraduate Award

  • Applicants must be an undergraduate student currently enrolled in one of TANMS six partner institutions (Cornell, CSUN, NEU, UCB, UCLA, UT Dallas).
  • Applicants must have engagement with the TANMS Engineering Research Center through participation in current or past TANMS Undergraduate Research Program (URP) or have made direct contributions to one of TANMS core or associated projects.
  • Applicants must be in good academic standing and is making progress toward a B.S. degree.

CLIMB Graduate Award

  • Applicants must be currently working as a Graduate Student Researcher on a TANMS core or associated project.
  • Applicants must be in good academic standing and is making progress toward a masters or doctoral degree in TANMS-related field.
  • Applicants must have continuous engagement with the TANMS Engineering Research Center that contributes to the innovation ecosystem that the NSF ERC exemplifies.
  • Applicants must have demonstrated achievements that substantially advance the TANMS mission in research, translation and education.

APPLICATION PROCESS

  1. Submit >>Online Preliminary Application<<
  2. Upon verification of eligibility, applicant will be contacted by TANMS staff with a secured upload link for the remainder of the application package which shall include:
    • Cover Letter
      • 1.5 page max, 1" margin, 10pt minimum font
      • With the TANMS vision for research, collaboration, innovation and education in mind, cover letters should highlight achievements, accolades, and/or attributes that sets the applicant apart as an exceptional candidate for this award.
    • Resume/CV
    • Unofficial transcript
    • Other supplementary documentation (if not already included in the resume/CV)
      • List of awards/accolades
      • List of publications authored/co-authored
      • List of activities that are synergistic with TANMS research and/or education mission
    • Letter of recommendation (optional)
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 31, 2021, 11:59pm PDT

*Deadline pertains to the submission of the full application package.  Preliminary applications should be submitted at least a few days before the deadline to allow time for eligibility verification.