The Thomas H. Smouse Memorial Fellowship is awarded to graduate students doing research in fats, oils, proteins, surfactants, and related materials. The purpose of this graduate fellowship is to encourage, recognize and support outstanding research in a field of study consistent with the areas of interest to AOCS. Applicants must be students who are AOCS members that are conducting research at an educational institution that is conducting fundamental investigations in the chemistry of fats, oils, proteins, surfactants and related materials, with an above average interest in and aptitude for research; and have never received the Thomas H. Smouse Memorial Fellowship. The graduate student's major professor supervising the research must also be a current AOCS member. Applicants must submit a letter of nomination from the major professor supervising the research; the major professor's statement confirming good standing at the university; and at least three letters of recommendation from deans, department heads, and/or professors who have supervised their most recent academic work. These letters should present essential facts regarding: 1) scholastic record, 2) character and personality, 3) interest and capability in research, 4) ability to cooperate with others, 5) capacity for work, and 6) extracurricular activities. Please visit the award's website for more information.