Additional Funding Sources

Human Rights Fellow 2010-2011 Call for Applications

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:04:47 -0500

Human Rights Fellow 2010-2011 Call for Applications The Center for International and Comparative Studies (CICS) announces a call for applications for the 2010/2011 Human Rights Fellowship. The fellowship is a one-year appointment that provides salary and/or research funding in the amount of $16,000. The fellowship is intended to promote undergraduate education on human rights at U-M by developing a new course with significant international content and an interdisciplinary perspective. This course will initially be offered through the International Studies program and will subsequently become part of the curriculum of the fellow’s home department. The intention is for the course to become a permanent part of the department’s curriculum. We encourage joint applications from members of two or more departments or units, in which case the applicants will divide the stipend. ELIGIBILITY U-M-Ann Arbor regular instructional staff members, in any department, are eligible to apply. REQUIREMENTS During the year, the Human Rights Fellow is expected to: • develop and teach an undergraduate seminar on human rights for one semester, and teach it a second time within two years in the home department • give one public lecture • contribute a 1,500-word article to the CICS publication, International Connections during 2010-2011 The amount of the fellowship is $16,000. The fellow will receive compensation up to a summer ninth for developing the new course. Required deductions for fringe benefits and taxes will be made. The remainder of the fellowship will be paid into her or his research fund. These funds may be used to support travel, materials, or to cover the costs of bringing guest speakers to the course. Total compensation will not exceed $16,000. APPLICATION 1 electronic copy of the following items must be submitted by the deadline: • Completed CICS funding request cover sheet including the signatures of all relevant chairs and directors in the applicant’s department, agreeing that, if selected, the department will give serious consideration to including the course in the permanent curriculum • CV • Brief statement describing a possible course topic and its relation to current departmental curriculum or interdisciplinary teaching initiatives (no more than 500 words) • Statement of purpose describing the applicant’s human rights-related experience and reasons for applying (1-3 pages) • Additional materials, such as a scholarly paper or book chapter, grant proposal, or a relevant report of a research project (optional) DEADLINE Applications are due by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 by 5pm CONTACT AND DELIVERY INFORMATION Email Applications to Shannon Bellefleur at sbellefl@umich.edu Center for International and Comparative Studies (CICS) International Institute, 1080 S. University, Suite 3631 734.764.2268

International Security and Development Fellowship

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:00:07 -0500

International Security and Development Fellow 2010-2011 Call for Applications The Center for International and Comparative Studies (CICS) announces a call for applications for the 2010-2011 International Security and Development Fellowship. The fellowship is a one-year appointment that provides salary and/or research funding in the amount of $16,000. The fellowship is intended to promote undergraduate education on international security and/or development at U-M by developing a new course with significant international content and an interdisciplinary perspective. This course will initially be offered through the International Studies program and will subsequently become part of the curriculum of the fellow’s home department. The intention is for the course to become a permanent part of the department’s curriculum. We also encourage joint applications from members of two or more departments or units, in which case the applicants will divide the stipend. ELIGIBILITY U-M-Ann Arbor regular instructional staff, in any department, is eligible to apply. REQUIREMENTS During the year, the International Security and Development Fellow is expected to: • develop and teach an undergraduate seminar on international development or security and cooperation for one semester, and teaching it a second time within two years in the home department • give one public lecture • contribute a 1,500-word article to the CICS publication, International Connections during 2010-2011 The amount of the fellowship is $16,000. The fellow will receive compensation up to a summer ninth for developing the new course. Required deductions for fringe benefits and taxes will be made. The remainder of the fellowship will be paid into her or his research fund. These funds may be used to support travel, materials, or to cover the costs of bringing guest speakers to the course. Total compensation will not exceed $16,000. APPLICATION 1 electronic copy of the following items must be submitted by the deadline: • Completed CICS funding request cover sheet including the signatures of all relevant chairs and directors in the applicant’s department, agreeing that, if selected, the department will give serious consideration to including the course in the permanent curriculum • CV • Brief statement describing a possible course topic and its relation to current departmental curriculum or interdisciplinary teaching initiatives (no more than 500 words) • Statement of purpose describing the applicant’s international security and cooperation-related experience and reasons for applying (1-3 pages) • Additional materials, such as a scholarly paper or book chapter, grant proposal, or a relevant report of a research project (optional) DEADLINE Applications are due by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 by 5pm CONTACT AND DELIVERY INFORMATION Email Applications to Shannon Bellefleur at sbellefl@umich.edu Center for International and Comparative Studies (CICS) International Institute, 1080 S. University, Suite 3631 734.764.2268

2010-2011 Korea Foundation Graduate Fellowships

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:41:55 -0500

2010-2011 Korea Foundation Graduate Fellowships Administered by the University of Michigan Center for Korean Studies Deadline: February 15, 2010 Korea Foundation (KF) Graduate Fellowships provide full funding for one academic year to graduate students at the doctoral level. The fellowships will be awarded to incoming Ph.D. students at the University of Michigan, who expect to focus their graduate work on study areas of Humanities or Social Sciences related to Korea. Candidates for the fellowship should be nominated by departments or schools, and normally fellowship awards up to $50,000 will be given to two eligible incoming students. When qualified incoming Ph.D. students cannot be identified, continuing students in Korean Studies may be considered for the fellowship. For incoming Students: Recipients receive full tuition, mandatory fees, and a stipend during the first year from the Center for Korean Studies, and the nominating departments provide the remaining years of support for the following four years. For continuing Students: 1. Continuing students will be considered for the fellowships only when qualified incoming PhD students cannot be identified. 2. If you received a Korea Foundation Fellowship before, you are not eligible to apply for this fellowship. 3. Recipients receive full tuition, mandatory fees, and a stipend during the year they apply for. The award announcement can be made as late as late June 2010. Please visit http://ii.umich.edu/cks/academics/fellowshipsandgrants/kfgf to get the detailed information.

Call for Nominations: Copernicus Endowment for Polish Studies

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:15:18 +0000

Call for Nominations: Copernicus Endowment for Polish Studies The Copernicus Endowment Steering Committee is pleased to announce the Copernicus Fellowship to be awarded to an incoming doctoral or master's level student at the University of Michigan who expects to focus his/her graduate work on Polish Studies. Students may not apply directly for this award but must be nominated by their admitting department or school at the University of Michigan. Departments are invited to submit nominations for the Copernicus Fellowship to CREES. The Copernicus Endowment will contribute $15,000 toward the first-year stipend and tuition. Deadline Date: February 1, 2010 at 5:00 PM Eligibility: The fellowship is limited to incoming graduate students who intend to work on Polish Studies. For more information about Polish Studies at the University of Michigan and the Copernicus Endowment, please visit http://www.ii.umich.edu/crees/events/regionalprog/polish Application Requirements: Nominating departments/schools must provide: 1. a copy of all application materials submitted for consideration of admission; and 2. a letter of support from the department chair and/or faculty advisor. Contact: Julie Claus, Student Services Associate. 734.936.1842 or crees.fellowships@umich.edu

Armenian Studies Fellowships

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:14:02 +0000

Armenian Studies Fellowships for Graduate Students Call for Nominations Submission Deadline: February 19, 2010. The Armenian Studies Program (ASP) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, offers Armenian Studies Fellowships to graduate students beginning their studies 2010-2011. Manoogian Simone Foundation (MSF) Graduate Fellowships will be awarded to incoming graduate students at the University of Michigan who expect to focus their graduate on themes relevant to Armenian studies and who have been nominated by their respective departments. MSF fellowships can be awarded to students in PhD programs in one of the university’s social science or humanities departments or MA program at the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies or the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies. The scope and number of fellowships awarded will be contingent on the amount of available funds. The Armenian Studies Program expects its MSF fellows to participate in the various lectures, events and conferences it organizes or sponsors. Departments or Centers should forward their nominations to the Armenian Studies Program by February 19, 2010. Nominating departments/schools should provide; 1. A copy of all application materials submitted for consideration of admission. 2. A letter of support from the department chair and/or faculty advisor, including; a. information on other funding to be offered to the nominee b. the proposed use of Armenian Studies Fellowship funds c. a brief explanation about how this student's work--if not obvious from the application--would contribute to Armenian studies. For more information, please contact Ingrid Peterson at 734.763.0622 or irjp@umich.edu. Please send nominations to: Armenian Studies Fellowships Armenian Studies Program 1080 S. University Ave, Suite 3633 Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106 http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/asp/

GSR Position Available

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:10:05 +0000

GSR Position (transmission modeling/epid/infectious diseases/ env. health/intern. health) We are recruiting for a Graduate Student Researcher to work on infectious disease transmission modeling associated with an epidemiology study examining environmental factors associated with diarrheal disease in the northern coastal rainforest of Ecuador. Topics of interest include the role of social structure and movement patterns on pathogen strain diversity, antibiotic resistance profiles, and intervention strategies. Student should be familiar with ODE deterministic models, stochastic models, and individual based models. As part of this position there will be opportunity to develop dissertation projects. The position is currently available. Please submit CV and inquiries to Dr. Joseph Eisenberg at jnse@umich.edu.

Udall Fellowship

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:07:39 +0000

Two one-year fellowships of up to $24,000 are available to doctoral candidates whose research concerns U.S. environmental public policy and/or U.S. environmental conflict resolution, and who are entering their final year of writing the dissertation. Dissertation Fellowships are intended to cover both academic and living expenses from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. The application deadline is February 24, 2010. For additional information about the Udall Fellowship, including eligibility, program conditions, and biographies of recent fellows, please visit our website at www.udall.gov. While scholarly excellence is of prime importance in selection of fellows, the Foundation also seeks to identify individuals who have a demonstrated commitment to U.S. environmental public policy and/or U.S. environmental conflict resolution, and who have the potential to make a significant impact in the real world. Interdisciplinary projects are particularly welcome. If you have questions about the Udall Fellowship Program, please contact Jane Curlin, Senior Program Manager, at curlin@udall.gov

Raoul Wallenberg International Summer Travel Fellowship

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:01:58 +0000

Applications now available for the Raoul Wallenberg International Summer Travel Fellowship Interested in securing funding for community service abroad? Announcing an opportunity open to all undergraduate and graduate students: The Raoul Wallenberg International Summer Travel Fellowship for students who take part in a community service project or civic participation anywhere in the world, in the spirit of Raoul Wallenberg’s experience and contributions. Please see attachment for details and for the application. Deadline for applications is February 22, 2010. Applications are also available through the Ginsberg Center website (http://ginsberg.umich.edu). Awards Several fellowships will be made for summer 2010, each in the amount of up to $5000 to cover transportation, room and board, and local excursions made in connection with the project. One fellowship will be the Isabel Bagramian Summer Travel Award, given by Linda Bennett and Robert Bagramian in honor of Isabel Bagramian. At least one fellowship will go to an undergraduate student and at least one to a graduate student. For more information: Contact Ginsberg Center, 647-7402; e-mail Ardele Stewart at ardy@umich.edu. Please submit applications to the attention of Ardele Stewart, Ginsberg Center, 1024 Hill Street, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

(CIC) FOREIGN LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (FLEP) FELLOWSHIPS

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 19:45:19 +0000

COMMITTEE ON INSTITUTIONAL COOPERATIOIN (CIC) FOREIGN LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (FLEP) FELLOWSHIPS ________________________________________ Description: The Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) Foreign Language Enhancement Program (FLEP) Fellowship of $2,500 allows graduate students to take advantage of less-commonly-taught-language offerings unavailable at the University of Michigan but available at another participating CIC-member university. CIC-member universities participating in FLEP include the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Indiana University, University of Iowa, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Ohio State University, and Purdue University. See the CIC FLEP webpage for information on language offerings or to download an application. Eligibility Criteria: To apply for funding through the University of Michigan's International Institute, applicants must be pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Michigan. Incoming U-M students are also welcome to apply. Study may be undertaken at any other participating CIC university, but University of Michigan International Institute FLEP scholarships may not be used for language study at the University of Michigan. Funding must be used for the study of a less-commonly-taught language, and the course must be taken for credit. Deadline: Monday, February 1, 2010. Application Submission: Submit one copy of the following to the International Institute: • A completed application form. A 500-word essay stating why you would like to study this language and how it will enhance your academic and professional goals. • An unofficial or official graduate transcript (incoming graduate students should submit an unofficial or official undergraduate transcript). • One confidential letter of recommendation, preferably from the applicant's major advisor or dissertation director. Letters may be submitted either via email by the referee to Amy Kehoe akehoe@umich.edu OR in a sealed envelope signed across the back flap by the referee. • The application form is available on the CIC website. Contact: Amy Kehoe (akehoe@umich.edu) Website: http://www.cic.net/Home/Projects/SharedCourses/FLEP/Introduction.aspx

RACKHAM INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AWARDS

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 19:42:04 +0000

RACKHAM INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AWARDS (RIRA) Description: The Rackham Graduate School announces 2010 Rackham International Research Awards (RIRA) to support terminal master's and doctoral students conducting degree-related research outside the United States and Puerto Rico. Terminal Master's students are those in programs which do not offer a Ph.D. degree, such as an M.F.A. It is expected that up to thirty-five awards will be made, averaging about $7,000 each. The maximum award amount is $8,000. Eligibility Criteria: Preference will be given to doctoral students who will have reached candidacy by September 2010 and have an approved dissertation topic, and students in terminal master's programs who have a non-course related research project required for their degree. Students of any citizenship may apply. Students may not apply exclusively for language training, but may submit proposals that combine language study with research. The grant may not be used for the purchase of equipment or software. Students with external research fellowship support may apply, but must demonstrate convincing need for additional funding. RIRA is a one-time only award. Deadline: Monday, February 1, 2010. Application Submission: Students must complete the Rackham International Research Awards online application. Contact: Amy Kehoe (akehoe@umich.edu) Website: Click here to learn more.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND AREA STUDIES (FLAS) FELLOWSHIPS

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 19:40:46 +0000

FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND AREA STUDIES (FLAS) FELLOWSHIPS FLAS fellowships provide tuition and a stipend to students studying designated foreign languages in combination with area studies or international aspects of professional studies. Fellowships are available for summer for academic year. Application Deadline: FEBRUARY 1, 2010 Applications and more information available online at: http://www.ii.umich.edu/funding/gradstud/flas Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident to be eligible. Languages: Akan/Twi, Arabic, Armenian, Bambara, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Chinese, Czech, Filipino, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Quechua, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Wolof, Vietnamese, Yiddish, Zulu

FULBRIGHT INFORMATION SESSIONS

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 19:39:44 +0000

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE FULBRIGHT INFORMATION SESSIONS Tuesday, January 12 Wednesday, January 20 Thursday, January 28 All sessions will be held from 12:00-1:00pm in room 2609 SSWB. Description: The purpose of the Fulbright Program is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries. The State Department makes Fulbright fellowships available to over 1,500 U.S. students annually to study, conduct research, teach English, or train in the creative arts in more than 155 countries worldwide. The competition is administered at the University of Michigan through the International Institute. At the information session, a University of Michigan Fulbright Program Advisor will describe the application and selection process and provide suggestions for making your application more competitive. Eligibility Criteria: To apply for this program through the University of Michigan, applicants must (a) be U-M students, alumni or staff; (b) be U.S. citizens; (c) have completed an undergraduate degree by the beginning of the award; and (d) demonstrate the language skills necessary to complete the proposed project. Deadline: The University of Michigan deadline is Friday, September 10, 2010. Fulbright Program Advisors: Undergraduates & Alumni: Kelly Peckens (kpeckens@umich.edu) Graduate, Professional School, & Arts Applicants: Amy Kehoe (akehoe@umich.edu) Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html

NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM (NSEP) DAVID L. BOREN GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 21:44:44 +0000

NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM (NSEP) DAVID L. BOREN GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS ________________________________________ Description: The National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships provide a unique funding opportunity for U.S. students to study world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East). The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. NSEP was designed to provide Americans with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation, in exchange for a commitment to seek work in the federal government. As students of other cultures and languages, NSEP Boren Scholars begin to acquire the international competence needed to communicate effectively across borders, to understand other perspectives, and to analyze economic and political affairs. Eligibility Criteria: Boren Fellowships are for graduate students. You are eligible to apply for a Boren Fellowship if you are: • A U.S. citizen at the time of application. • Either enrolled in or applying to a graduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university located within the United States. To receive the award you must provide evidence of admission and enrollment in such a program. Boren Fellows must remain enrolled in their graduate programs for the duration of the fellowship. Deadline: Both the online application and supporting hardcopy materials must arrive at IIE-DC by Thursday, January 28, 2010. Advising: Interested applicants should familiarize themselves with the website and then schedule an individual meeting with the campus representative Amy Kehoe (akehoe@umich.edu). Application Submission: Applications are available on the IIE’s Boren website. Contact: Amy Kehoe (akehoe@umich.edu) Website: http://www.borenawards.org/boren_fellowship

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE INDIVIDUAL FELLOWSHIP

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 21:42:21 +0000

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE INDIVIDUAL FELLOWSHIP (IIIF) GRANTEE PANEL IIIF Grantee Panel: Presentations will be made by several of the 2008-2009 IIIF Grantees. Grantees will discuss preparing their projects & applications, making in-country contacts, and the focus of their projects. Q & A to follow presentations. Thursday, January 14, 12:00-1:00pm, 2609 SSWB. Fellowship Description: The International Institute Individual Fellowships are designed to support University of Michigan students, regardless of citizenship, who are enrolled in a degree program and wish to participate in internships or conduct research abroad. Award amounts are up to $5,000. Eligibility Criteria: University of Michigan undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students are eligible, regardless of citizenship. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program. Ph.D. candidates and students graduating before the start of the project are not eligible. Eligible internship or research projects must be at least one month in length, constitute at least a 30-hour-per-week time commitment (exclusive of language training), and meet all requirements of the University Travel Policy and the Institutional Review Board. Project Categories • Internships • Research Projects • Preliminary Dissertation Research Deadline: The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 15, 2010. Application Submission: Electronically submit the on-line application, which includes the following: • Statement of purpose. • Letter of invitation (required only for internship applicants). • Budget. • Resume or curriculum vitae. • Unofficial U-M transcript. • One letter of reference from a U-M faculty or staff member. Website: Click here to learn more. Contact: Amy Kehoe (akehoe@umich.edu)

PRC Chinese Language Fellowships

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 21:40:56 +0000

PRC Chinese Language Fellowships A language fellowship funded by the China Scholarship Council of the People’s Republic of China, this opportunity to study in the PRC provides tuition and registration fees, accommodations, basic learning materials, the same medical care as Chinese students, and a small monthly stipend of RMB1,100 (approx. US$160). CCS will provide an additional US$2,000 toward travel. The recipient is able to choose from a variety of different institutions in China, and may hold a fellowship for either the academic year or for a shorter period. Previous knowledge of Chinese is not necessary. Eligibility/Requirements: • Applicants must be a graduate or advanced undergraduate student in Chinese studies at the University of Michigan; • Applicants must have enrolled at the University of Michigan for at least one term prior to acceptance of the award; • Applicants must submit the CCS Funding Application and the required materials indicated on the application. • Application instructions and form are available on the CCS website: http://www.ii.umich.edu/ccs/academics/fundingopportunities

Katherine Taylor Fellowship

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 21:38:06 +0000

Katherine Taylor Fellowship A study-abroad funding opportunity, the Katherine Taylor Fellowship provides funds for U-M graduate students for up to a full year of research and language study in a Chinese speaking environment. Preference is given to students who have not had extensive direct exposure to Chinese society. Eligibility/Requirements: • Applicants must have begun graduate work related to China and have completed at least one year of Chinese language study; • Awardees live and study in China or Taiwan for at least an academic year in such a way as to immerse themselves in the Chinese language and culture; • Awardees are expected to return to the University of Michigan to continue their graduate studies after their time abroad; • Applicants must submit the CCS Funding Application and the required materials indicated on the application.

Application instructions and form are available on the CCS website: http://www.ii.umich.edu/ccs/academics/fellowshipsandgrants.

Center for Chinese Studies Peking American School Fellowship

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 21:35:30 +0000

The Peking-American School Fellowship in Traditional Chinese Studies Through a generous donation by the Peking-American School alumni group in 1978, CCS founded the Peking-American School Fellowship to support traditional Chinese studies at the University of Michigan. Eligibility/Requirements: • All U-M graduate students in Chinese humanistic studies are eligible to apply for this merit-based award; • Applicants must submit the CCS Funding Application and the required materials indicated on the application.

Application instructions and form are available on the CCS website: http://www.ii.umich.edu/ccs/academics/fellowshipsandgrants

Center for Chinese Studies International Institute Language Fellowship

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 21:33:53 +0000

International Institute Language Fellowship (IILF) A limited number of awards are available for graduate students engaged in the study of Chinese or Tibetan in the academic year. This award provides tuition and a monthly stipend for the academic year. Eligibility/Requirements: • Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must enroll in Chinese or Tibetan language courses during Fall Term and Winter Term of the same academic year; • Applicants must submit the CCS Funding Application and the required materials indicated on the application.
Application instructions and form are available on the CCS website: http://www.ii.umich.edu/ccs/academics/fellowshipsandgrants

CCS Endowment Awards

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 21:32:30 +0000

Center for Chinese Studies Funding Opportunities, Summer 2010 and 2010-11 Academic Year CCS Endowment Awards General academic support for enrolled students in UM graduate or professional degree program: A limited number of awards of varying amounts are made based on academic merit and may be used to support academic pursuits related to the students’ degree programs. Eligibility/Requirements: • All graduate students with China-focused course of study at the University of Michigan, regardless of citizenship, are eligible to apply; • Applicants must submit the CCS Funding Application and the required materials indicated on the application. 2. Field and archival research funding for PhD students a. Fieldwork/archival research grant (including preparatory): Up to $15,000, renewable once; two offered per year. International students are especially encouraged to apply. Eligibility/Requirements: • Doctoral students in good standing seeking funding for dissertation fieldwork or other types of off-campus research; • Applicants must submit a 10-page (maximum) research prospectus in addition to the CCS Funding Application and the required materials indicated on the application. b. Preparatory field/archival research grant: Up to $5,000, renewable once; three offered per year. Designed to support preparatory work year-round and/or to cover more than one summer, this grant is intended for U.S. and international students in need of preparatory field/archival work before they attain candidacy. Eligibility/Requirements: • Pre-candidate doctoral students only; • Applicants must submit a 3-page research proposal in addition to the CCS Funding Application and the required materials indicated on the application; • Deadlines: November 15 and March 15

Application instructions and form are available on the CCS website: http://www.ii.umich.edu/ccs/academics/fellowshipsandgrants.

Winifred B. Chase Fellowship

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 21:31:05 +0000

Winifred B. Chase Fellowship The purpose of this Fellowship is to aid students in research in systematic botany, plant geography, and other phases of botany requiring field study or for the accumulation of plant materials for garden, herbarium, or laboratory investigations. Restrictions: no academic restriction, but typically supporting projects in what is now Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (EEB), SNRE or PitE. To apply for this Fellowship, you must submit a description of your proposed study (3 page maximum), a budget, and a copy of your resume with names of at least three references. Prize range: $500 - $2,000. Submission & Announcement To submit an application for these awards, apply by email to: michener@umich.edu. For questions, please contact Dr. Michener at 734-647-8711 or by email. Deadline for applications/nominations: 5:00 pm Friday, January 15, 2010.

Center for Japanese Studies Summer Fellowships

Mon, 4 Jan 2010 20:11:07 +0000

The Center for Japanese Studies is pleased to invite applications for graduate student fellowships tenable during Summer 2010 and Academic Year 2010-11. Please read the remainder of this message carefully because our procedures have changed from previous years. Fellowships Available The Center for Japanese Studies is currently accepting applications for the following fellowships: • Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship in Japanese • Center for Japanese Studies Academic Year Fellowships • Center for Japanese Studies Summer Fellowship The FLAS fellowship and the CJS Academic Year fellowships are tenable during academic year 2010-11 (September 2010 to April 2011) and the CJS Summer Fellowship is tenable during summer 2010 (May-August 2010). Students should be aware that fellowships must be used during the period for which they are awarded and cannot be deferred. Eligibility Any student currently enrolled in a graduate/professional degree program at the masters or doctoral level at the University of Michigan whose study/project focuses on Japan is eligible to apply. Students who are currently applying for admission to these programs may apply for the FLAS and CJS academic year fellowships only. Please note that the FLAS fellowship has further eligibility criteria, which are explained on the website. Deadline The deadline for application is Monday, February 1, 2010, 5pm EST. All application materials must be received by the Center by the deadline. Application Instructions and Forms Detailed application instructions and necessary forms may be downloaded from the Center for Japanese Studies website at www.ii.umich.edu/cjs/academics/fundstudents/. Please follow the link to Center for Japanese Studies funding. All students who meet the eligibility criteria for the FLAS fellowship in Japanese should complete the online FLAS application. Students completing the FLAS application will automatically be considered for the CJS academic year fellowships without a separate application. Students who are not eligible for FLAS should complete the CJS academic year fellowship application. Students who wish to apply for both the academic year and summer fellowships must complete separate applications for academic year (or FLAS if eligible) and summer. Questions? Please address questions to the Center for Japanese Studies Student Services Coordinator at cjsfellowships@umich.edu

Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies Fellowships

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:44:24 +0000

The Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies at the University of Michigan (WCED) offers funding for Weiser Emerging Democracy Fellowships for Incoming Graduate Students in 2010-2011. These fellowships will be awarded to incoming graduate students at the University of Michigan who expect to focus their graduate work around the theme of "emerging democracy past or present" in Europe, Russia, or Eurasia. This focus on emerging democracy is understood broadly. For example, it might refer to the institutionalization of democratic governance; how other areas of life affect democratic governance, from economics to the arts; how the public sphere and civil society extend and sustain democracy; or how international affairs and environmental conditions affect democracy. While focus on post-communist Europe and Eurasia is preferred, we also welcome comparative and historical studies of the emergence of democracy from dictatorial, authoritarian, or imperial rule. By nomination of departments or schools, WCED will help recruit students to the University of Michigan and the study of emerging democracy. We encourage all units to collaborate with us in developing this thematic within scholarly disciplines, and across the university, by nominating their best prospective students in this field of scholarship. Fellowship awards up to $12,000 will be given; the number of fellowships awarded is contingent on the availability of funds. We expect Weiser Emerging Democracy Fellows to participate in the various lectures and conferences of the Center, so long as there is no conflict in their schedules. We also encourage fellows to join the emerging democracy graduate seminar, taking it either for credit or not for credit in one of the first two years of their residence at Michigan. Upon successful completion of this seminar, an additional $3,000 will be added to awardees’ accounts to support their research on emerging democracy. Nominating departments/schools must provide: 1. A copy of all application materials submitted for consideration of admission. 2. A letter of support from the department chair and/or faculty advisor, including information on other funding to be offered to the nominee and the proposed use of Weiser Emerging Democracy Fellowship funds, and a brief explanation about how this student's work--if not obvious from the application--would inform the study of emerging democracy. Deadline for submission of nomination materials: February 1, 2010. For more information, please contact Julie Claus at 734.936.1842 or jclaus@umich.edu. Please send nominations to: Student Fellowships Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies 1080 S. University Ave, Suite 3668 Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106 http://www.ii.umich.edu/wced

NOAA Fellowships Announced.

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:31:28 +0000

NOAA is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships to students majoring in disciplines related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, or technology, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA's programs and mission, e.g., biological, social and physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; and computer and information sciences. Graduate Scholarships (for seniors who are applying to graduate school and current graduate students: - Graduate Sciences Program: http://www.epp.noaa.gov/ssp_grad_sciences_page.html . The application deadline is January 22, 2010. - Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program: http://www.fosterscholars.noaa.gov/ . The application deadline is March 31, 2010. Eligibility requirements are: • US Citizenship • 3.0 GPA • Studying a NOAA science: atmospheric science, biology, cartography, chemistry, computer science, engineering, environmental science, geodesy, geography, marine science, mathematics, meteorology, oceanography, physical science, photogrammetry, physics, etc. Chantell Haskins and Victoria Dancy NOAA Office of Education 1315 East-West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-9437 x150

California Science and Technology Policy Fellowships

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:06:12 +0000

The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2010-2011 California Science and Technology Policy Fellowships based in Sacramento. The S&T Policy Fellowship, a unique one-year professional development opportunity, provides the selected fellows with hands-on experience working with the California Legislature to incorporate science and technology into public policy. Eligible applicants will be PhD-level (or equivalent) scientists and engineers who have a sincere interest in California current events, the state legislative process, and a strong desire to learn how policy decisions are made. Please forward this announcement to any individuals or group listservs that may be interested in this exciting opportunity. Deadline for submission of applications is February 12, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. PST. More information is available at http://www.fellows.ccst.us. Who can apply for a California Science and Technology Policy Fellowship? To be eligible for the Fellowship, candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications: - A PhD or equivalent level degree OR - An MS degree in an engineering discipline, plus at least three years post-degree experience; and - U.S. citizenship OR - Suitable immigration status for non-residents (click here for details).

Korea Foundation Graduate Fellowships

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:47:22 +0000

Japanese Studies International Education Exchange Scholarship

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 13:23:04 +0000

The Center for Japanese Studies invites applications for the Ito Foundation for International Education Exchange Scholarship for fall 2010. About the Fellowship The Fellowship provides the following: 1. Tuition: actual amount not exceeding 2 million yen per academic year. 2. Living Allowance: 180,000 yen per month 3. Travel Expenses: Actual amount (not exceeding the limit for each fiscal year) Fellowship duration: maximum 2 years (renewal for the second year contingent on satisfactory progress) Fellowship commencement: Fall 2010 Eligibility This scholarship is intended for students who wish to enroll in a graduate program (masters or doctoral) at an accredited Japanese university as a degree student or to conduct independent research as research student (kenkyusei) at an accredited university or university consortium research institution (daigaku kyodo kenkyu shisetsu) in Japan. The field of study is not limited. All currently enrolled graduate/professional students as well as seniors graduating in December 2009, April/May 2010 or August 2010 are eligible to apply. Applicants must meet the following conditions: 1. US citizens (permanent residents may apply with prior permission—please contact CJS) 2. Recommended by the University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies 3. Excellent academic record 4. Demonstrate financial need 5. Must attend orientation session at the Foundation after arrival in Japan 6. Some knowledge of Japanese is preferred but not required. Application Application packets are available from the reception desk at the Center for Japanese Studies, 4640 International Institute (in the School of Social Work Building). Students picking up an application are required to register. If there are multiple applicants, the Center for Japanese Studies Admissions Fellowship Committee will review all applications and submit a ranked evaluation of candidates to the Foundation. The Foundation will make the final selection of recipient. Deadline Because of the need for internal review, completed application packets must be received by the Center for Japanese Studies by January 4, 2010, 5pm. Questions? For more information and/or questions, please contact Ann Takata, CJS Student Services Coordinator, at cjsadmissions@umich.edu, 734-764-6307. Azumi Ann Takata, Ph.D. Student Services Coordinator Center for Japanese Studies, University of Michigan 1080 South University Avenue, Suite 4640, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106 Phone: +1-734-647-3766; Fax: +1-734-936-2948; Email: takata@umich.edu

NOAA Climate and Global Change Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2010

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:02:00 +0000

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) announces the 2010 recruitment for the NOAA Climate and Global Change Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. UCAR manages this NOAA-sponsored program, which pairs recently graduated postdoctorates with host scientists at U.S. institutions to work in an area of mutual interest. The program aims to create the next generation of climate researchers. It endeavors to attract recent PhDs in sciences that address studies with relevance to the NOAA Climate and Global Change Program (see www.climate.noaa.gov). The NOAA Climate and Global Change Program focuses on observing, understanding, modeling, and predicting the climate system on seasonal and longer time scales. Applications are due 15 January 2010. See http://www.vsp.ucar.edu/cgc/opportunities.html for more information.

Polish Studies Endowment Call for Nominations

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 13:41:34 +0000

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:52:42 +0000

Announcing the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships Deadline: January 4, 2010 Award information: Stipends starting at $30,500, full tuition and fees, health insurance allowance, three-year awards, no military service obligation Fellowships are sponsored by the Army Research Office, the Office of Naval Research, The Air Force Office of Scientific Research, and the High Performance Computing Modernization Program. NDSEG Fellowships are intended for students at or near the beginning of their graduate studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Fellowships are awarded to applicants who intend to pursue a doctoral degree. As a means of increasing the number of U.S. citizens and nationals trained in science and engineering disciplines of military importance, the Department of Defense (DoD) plans to award approximately 200 new three-year graduate fellowships in April 2010, subject to the availability of funds. The DoD will offer these fellowships to individuals who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for advanced training in science and engineering. National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships are awarded to applicants who will pursue a doctoral degree in, or closely related to, an area of DoD interest within one of the following disciplines:  Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering  Biosciences  Chemical Engineering  Chemistry  Civil Engineering  Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences  Computer and Computational Sciences  Electrical Engineering  Geosciences  Materials Science and Engineering  Mathematics  Mechanical Engineering  Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering  Oceanography  Physics Applications and additional information can be found at http://ndseg.asee.org/ This fellowship is currently eligible for Tier One Cost-sharing with the Rackham Graduate School. Information regarding cost sharing can be found on the Rackham website at http://rackham.helpserve.com/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=212

NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:51:21 +0000

NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) Program NASA announces a call for graduate fellowship proposals to the NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) program for the 2010-2011 academic year. This call for fellowship proposals solicits applications from accredited U.S. universities on behalf of individuals pursuing Master of Science (M.Sc.) or Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Earth and space sciences, or related disciplines. The purpose of NESSF is to ensure continued training of a highly qualified workforce in disciplines needed to achieve NASA's scientific goals. Awards resulting from the competitive selection will be made in the form of training grants to the respective universities. The deadline for NEW applications is February 1, 2010, and the deadline for RENEWAL applications is March 15, 2010. The NESSF call for proposals and submission instructions are located at the NESSF 09 solicitation index page athttp://nspires.nasaprs.com/ - click on "Solicitations" then click on "Open Solicitations" then select the "NESSF 10" announcement. Also refer to "Proposal Submission Instructions" listed under "Other Documents" on the NESSF 10 solicitation index page. All proposals must be submitted in electronic format only through the NASA NSPIRES system. The advisor has an active role in the submission of the fellowship proposal. To use the NSPIRES system, the advisor, the student, and the university* must all register. Extended instructions on how to submit an electronic proposal package are posted on the NESSF 10 solicitation index page listed above. You can register in NSPIRES at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/. For further information contact Russell Deyoung, Program Administrator for NESSF Earth Science Research, Telephone: (757) 864-1472, E-mail: larc-nessf-Earth@lists.nasa.gov or Dolores Holland, Program Administrator for NESSF Heliophysics Research, Planetary Science Research, and Astrophysics Research, Telephone: (202) 358-0734, E-mail: hq-nessf-Space@nasa.gov. *The University of Michigan is registered in NSPIRES

Rackham Liebmann Fund Competition

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:49:08 +0000

The Liebmann Fund has announced the 2010-2011 competition. The trust will accept up to three(3)nominations from the University of Michigan. The fellowship provides a stipend of $18,000, full tuition for fall and winter, and health and dental benefits. The fellowship is renewable for up to two(2) additional years. It is open to students pursuing a graduate degree in the humanities, social sciences or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering, architecture, or other formal professional training). Nominees must have an outstanding undergraduate record, demonstrate a need for financial assistance, and be a citizen of the US. The fellowship awards those nominees with outstanding character and ability, who hold promise for achievement and distinction in their chosen fields of study. Those who would be eligible for consideration must carry out their education and research entirely in the US. The application is quite involved, so we encourage applicants to begin the process as soon as possible. The deadline for completed applications to be sent to the Fellowships Office at Rackham, is Thursday, January 7, 2010 The award decisions of the Liebmann Trustees will be announced in May 2010. Copies of the application and guidelines may be picked up at Rackham at the Rackham Student Services reception desk. The completed application, with one original and four copies(including official transcripts and recommendations) must be removed from their envelopes, copied and placed in the complete packets as complete sets. One original transcript and copies are acceptable. All applications must be returned to the Rackham Fellowships Office for final approval and for the Rackham Dean’s letter of recommendation.

East Asia and Pacific Summer Institute Fellowships

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:38:36 +0000

The East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes (EAPSI) goals are to introduce U.S. graduate students to East Asia and Pacific science and engineering in the context of a research setting, and to help students initiate scientific relationships that will better enable future collaboration with foreign counterparts. Selected students participate in research experiences at host laboratories in Australia, China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, or Taiwan. All institutes, except Japan, last approximately 8 weeks from June to August. Japan lasts approximately 10 weeks from June to August. The 2010 application is now open! Click here for the official solicitation. Click here for instructions on how to apply. Award Information Awardees will receive the following: $ 5,000 stipend International round-trip airfare to the host location Support for attending a pre-departure orientation in the Washington, D.C. area. Awardees will be reimbursed for the costs of attending the event. Abroad living expenses by foreign co-sponsoring organizations, and an orientation to the science environment and culture(s) of each location
More information can be found here: http://nsfsi.org/

Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:31:35 +0000

The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program within the Policy and Global Affairs Division of the National Academies is designed to engage its Fellows in the analytical process that informs U.S. science and technology policy. Fellows develop basic skills essential to working or participating in science policy at the federal, state, or local levels. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and those who have completed graduate studies or postdoctoral research in any social/behavioral science, medical/health discipline, physical or biological science, any field of engineering, law/business/public administration, or any relevant interdisciplinary field within the last five years are eligible to apply. http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/policyfellows/index.htm

NSF/NIH Professional Responsibilities Seminar

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:23:38 +0000

Are you funded by NSF or NIH grants? Are you prepared for the new requirements? Beginning in January 2010, the NSF will require training in the responsible conduct of research by all graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and undergraduate students who work on projects funded by NSF. Similar requirements by the NIH are not far behind. Start preparing now by increasing your understanding of what you’ll be expected to know! Professional Responsibilities in the Research Community Monday, November 2 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Amphitheatre, 4th Floor, Rackham Building Just as faculty are responsible for modeling and enforcing the norms of academic integrity, graduate students are responsible for acquiring a thorough understanding of these standards and ensuring that this understanding guides their own responsible conduct of research and professional ethics. The panel will discuss and answer questions from the audience on these issues as they affect today's research communities in graduate education and beyond. Presenters: Kate Barald, Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology; John F. Mansfield, Associate Research Scientist, Materials Science & Engineering; Lynette Hoelter, Director of Instructional Resources & Development, ICPSR Pre-registration is required at: http://www.rackham.umich.edu/Events/wssel.php

SMART Scholarship

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:19:42 +0000

The Science, Mathematics, And Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarship-for-service Program fully funds undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of technical areas, including all fields of engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, and Mathematics. A SMART brochure is attached and the application web page is at www.asee.org/SMART. The application deadline is December 15, 2009 for the 2010 school year. SMART provides: • Full Tuition – to any accredited U.S. University • A very generous stipend while in school - $25,000 for undergraduates - $36,000 for masters candidates - $38,000 to $41,000 for doctoral candidates • Book allowance – $1,000 • Health Insurance • Paid Summer internships • All required student fees • Travel fees for internships Summer internships at Labs are required. In return for fully funding their education, students are required work as a civilian employee at a Service (Army, Navy, Air Force) or DoD Agency (NSA, DIA, DARPA, etc.) laboratory for a period equal to the time the program paid for their school. Students must be U.S. Citizens, able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance, and be willing to work in a defense laboratory upon graduation. There will be approximately 300 new awards this year. A list of SMART fellows from previous years is listed by University at: http://www.asee.org/fellowships/smart/schools/scholar%5Fdirectory/list%5Fby%5Fschool/ While University of Michigan is one of the top schools in terms of SMART recipients, I think we can greatly increase the number of your students supported in this program. I would appreciate your help in disseminating this information to your students, faculty, undergraduate advisors, and graduate coordinators, and by encouraging your best students to apply for this tremendous opportunity. Please direct your interested students to: http://www.asee.org/fellowships/smart/.

Postdoctoral and Senior Research Awards

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:24:15 +0000

Postdoctoral and Senior Research Awards The National Research Council of the National Academies is accepting applications for competitive awards for independent graduate, postdoctoral and senior research in all fields of science and engineering to be conducted in U.S. federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. Annual stipend ranges from $42,000 to $75,000 for recent Ph.D. recipients and is higher for additional experience. Detailed instructions and online applications are on the Web site. Deadline: 11/1/09 Website: www.national-academies.org/fellowships

The Department of Energy's Office of Science Graduate Fellowship

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:23:41 +0000

The Department of Energy's Office of Science Graduate Fellowship The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC) has established the DOE Office of Science Graduate Fellowship ( DOE SCGF) program to support outstanding students to pursue graduate training in basic research in areas of physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computational sciences, and environmental sciences relevant to the Office of Science and to encourage the development of the next generation scientific and technical talent in the U.S. The Fellowship award provides partial tuition support, an annual stipend for living expenses, and a research stipend for full-time graduate study and thesis/dissertation research at a U.S. academic institution for three years. Deadline: 11/30/09 Website:www.scied.science.doe.gov/SCGF.html

Omidyar Fellowship

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:21:28 +0000

The Santa Fe Institute (SFI) will be selectively seeking applications for Omidyar Fellows for 2011, starting in the Fall of 2010. Fellows are appointed for up to three years during which they pursue research questions of their own design and are encouraged to transcend disciplinary lines. SFI's unique structure and resources enable Fellows to collaborate with members of the SFI faculty, other Fellows, and researchers from around the world. Deadline: 11/2/09 Website: www.santafe.edu/education/fellowships.php

MESAS Graduate Fellowship

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:19:04 +0000

MESAS Graduate Fellowship Graduate fellowships available in the Marine Ecosystem Sustainability in the Arctic and Subarctic (MESAS) program (an NSF IGERT program http://www.igert.org). Interdisciplinary training in natural and social sciences to develop ecosystem-based approaches to managing and studying living marine resources. Includes internship with partner organization and mentoring opportunities. Must be citizen or permanent resident. $30 K/yr fellowship + tuition/insurance available. Enrolling new cohorts in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Visit our booth at SACNAS conference. Website: www.uaf.edu/mesas

Telluride House Fellowship

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:56:28 +0000

INTERESTED IN FREE ROOM AND BOARD? APPLY TO TELLURIDE HOUSE. Open House and Dinner: Thursday, October 8th, 6:00PM, Telluride House, 1735 Washtenaw Fall 2009 Application Deadline: 9:00AM October 21, 2009. Applications available online at http://www.telluride-house.org/apply.shtml Contact t-info@umich.edu to RSVP for the Open House and Dinner! ABOUT THE TELLURIDE HOUSE SCHOLARSHIP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Telluride House is a residential community at the University of Michigan that offers full room and board scholarships to University students, based on a selective application process. The scholarships, renewable for up to five years, offer a unique living experience filled with intellectual stimulation, challenging leadership development opportunities, and a host of avenues for thoughtful engagement in governance and public service. The Telluride House alumni network at Michigan includes Fulbright Scholarship winners, current students at graduate institutions such as Harvard Business School, Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, University of Michigan Medical School, Stanford Law School, as well as those who currently work at top companies such as McKinsey & Co., Morgan Stanley, and Google. The house is located on the corner of Washtenaw and Cambridge, a short walk from Central Campus. The thirty or so residents comprise students ranging from freshmen to doctoral students in colleges ranging from the Law School to LS&A to Engineering to Music, as well as a few visiting faculty guests from around the world. Life at the house revolves around democratic self-governance, an exciting intellectual environment that includes student and faculty talks, and an annual service project planned and executed by residents. The house is beautiful and spacious, with a fine library, a talented and dedicated full-time chef, free cable, a computer lab and wireless internet, and excellent recreational facilities. Applications are available online at http://www.telluride-house.org/apply.shtml and must be received no later than 9:00AM October 21, 2009. For application-related queries, email t-info@umich.edu.

IRWG $500 Fellowships

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:51:53 +0000

Call for Proposals from Graduate Students: $500 Grants for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Focusing on Women or Gender The Institute for Research on Women and Gender (IRWG) invites proposals from graduate students at the University of Michigan planning or conducting research, scholarship, and creative activities focusing on women or gender. Eligibility Several $500 grants will be awarded to graduate students in any field, for expenses such as books, travel, production or exhibition costs, software, data collection, or payment of subjects. Students at any stage in their graduate careers may apply. Although most awards will be made to doctoral-level students, students currently in master’s degree programs, but planning research or creative careers, may apply. Students who have received this award in the past are not eligible to apply. Criteria for awards All of the criteria listed below will play some role in the selection process; however, every project need not satisfy every criterion. • Centrality of focus on women or gender • Anticipated contribution of this project to scholarship or creative activity on women or gender • Inclusion of appropriate attention to issues of race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, culture, nationality, social class, differences among women or other differences • The quality of the scholarship or creative activity • Clarity of description of the project • Use of interdisciplinary approach to scholarship or creative activity • Evaluation of the budget justification • Balance and breadth of disciplines in the entire group of proposals • Good standing in your academic program • Contribution of this project to your professional development Human Subjects Review Compliance with all appropriate regulations governing conduct of research will be required. Research proposals involving the use of human subjects will be subject to project review and approval by the appropriate IRB. It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain IRB approval. Application Deadline Applications must be received no later than November 23, 2009. Applicants will be notified of final award decisions in late January 2010. Please see reverse side of this page for instructions regarding application materials. $500 Research Award - Page 2 of 2 Application Materials and Instructions One application may be made to apply for both the $500 Grants for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities and the Community of Scholars fellowships. Please indicate on the application cover sheet the program(s) to which you are applying. Application materials must include the following: 1. Application cover sheet 2. Project abstract (no more than 100 words) 3. A brief description of your project (no more than 800 words). This will be reviewed by an interdisciplinary committee, so be sure to describe the goals, methods, and significance of the project in terms that are understandable to scholars outside your field. 4. Project budget (explanation of how the requested funds will be used) for $500 research award. Those applying only to the Community of Scholars fellowship program do not need to include a project budget. 5. Curriculum vita 6. Letters of support from two faculty members who know you and your project well 7. A transcript (transcript must be an official copy if from an institution other than the University of Michigan) • Application materials 1-5 must be submitted electronically. Please submit one PDF file containing all of these materials. Alternatively, you may submit one Microsoft Word file and IRWG staff will convert your file to PDF. • Letters of support from faculty members should be submitted to IRWG in sealed envelopes signed by the letter-writer or sent directly from the letter-writer to IRWG. • Hard copies of transcripts should be submitted to IRWG by the applicant. It is also acceptable to scan the transcript and include it in your PDF application file. Submit electronic applications, by November 23, 2009, to the following email address: irwg.grad.funding@umich.edu Submit hard copies of letters of support from faculty and transcripts, by November 23, 2009, to: Graduate Student Funding Programs Institute for Research on Women and Gender University of Michigan 1136 Lane Hall 204 S. State Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1290 Please direct any questions concerning this program to Patricia Smith (pssmith@umich.edu) at 764-9537 or Dr. Janet Malley (jmalley@umich.edu) at the same number.

IRWG Fellowship Call for Proposals

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:49:34 +0000

Call for Proposals from Graduate Students: Community of Scholars Fellowships for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Focusing on Women or Gender. The Institute for Research on Women and Gender announces its Community of Scholars graduate student fellowship program and invites proposals from graduate students at the University of Michigan planning or conducting research, scholarship, and creative activities focusing on women or gender. IRWG is particularly committed to creating environments in which a community of scholars come together for cross-disciplinary exchange. To that end, this program requires awardees to participate in a weekly seminar during May and June 2010, and a public presentation of their work during the academic year 2010-2011. Students may apply for fellowships for the summer of 2010. Eligibility Several summer fellowships will be awarded. Students at any stage in their graduate careers may apply. Although most awards will be made to doctoral-level students, students currently in master’s degree programs, but planning research or creative careers, may apply. Students who have received this award in the past are not eligible to apply. Terms of the fellowships Fellowships will provide a stipend of $1,800/month for May through August, 2010. Health insurance coverage will also be provided if students are not otherwise covered. All awardees will be required to participate in a weekly seminar involving the graduate fellows during May and June 2010. Awardees will be required to confirm their ability to attend the weekly meetings prior to final acceptance of the fellowship. Research may be conducted outside of Ann Arbor during July and August 2010. However, fellows will be required to participate in a public presentation of their work during the academic year 2010-2011, even if they are not in residence. Criteria for awards All of the criteria listed below will play some role in the selection process. • Centrality of focus on women or gender • Anticipated contribution of this project to scholarship or creative activity on women or gender • Inclusion of appropriate attention to issues of race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, culture, nationality, social class, or other differences among women or men • The quality of the scholarship or creative activity • Clarity of description of the project • Use of interdisciplinary approach to scholarship or creative activity • Good standing in the applicant’s academic program • Contribution of this project to the applicant’s professional development • Balance and breadth of disciplines in the entire group of proposals Human Subjects Review Compliance with all appropriate regulations governing conduct of research will be required. Research proposals involving the use of human subjects will be subject to project review and approval by the appropriate IRB. It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain IRB approval. Community of Scholars - Page 2 of 2 Application Deadline Applications must be received no later than November 23, 2009. Applicants will be notified of final award decisions in late January 2010. Application Materials and Instructions One application may be made to apply for both the Community of Scholars fellowships and the $500 Grants for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities. Please indicate on the application cover sheet the program(s) to which you are applying. Application materials must include the following: 1. Application cover sheet 2. Project abstract (no more than 100 words) 3. A brief description of the project (no more than 800 words). This will be reviewed by an interdisciplinary committee, so be sure to describe the goals, methods, and significance of the project in terms that are understandable to scholars from many disciplines. 4. Project budget (explanation of how the funds will be used) for $500 research award. Those applying only to the Community of Scholars fellowship program do not need to include a project budget. 5. Curriculum vita 6. Letters of support from two faculty members who know you and your project well 7. A transcript (transcript must be an official copy if from an institution other than the University of Michigan) • Application materials 1-5 must be submitted electronically. Please submit one PDF file containing all of these materials. Alternatively, you may submit one Microsoft Word file and IRWG staff will convert your file to PDF. • Letters of support from faculty members should be submitted to IRWG in sealed envelopes signed by the letter-writer or sent directly from the letter-writer to IRWG. • Hard copies of transcripts should be submitted to IRWG by the applicant. It is also acceptable to scan the transcript and include it in your PDF application file. Submit electronic applications, by November 23, 2009, to the following email address: irwg.grad.funding@umich.edu Submit hard copies of letters of support from faculty and transcripts, by November 23, 2009, to: Graduate Student Funding Programs Institute for Research on Women and Gender University of Michigan 1136 Lane Hall 204 S. State Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1290 Please direct any questions concerning this program to Patricia Smith (pssmith@umich.edu) at 764-9537 or Dr. Janet Malley (jmalley@umich.edu) at the same number.

Udall Foundation Dissertation Fellowship

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:47:24 +0000

The Udall Foundation is accepting applications for the 2010 Environmental Public Policy & Conflict Resolution Dissertation Fellowship. We invite you to post or distribute the attached application to qualified Ph.D. students. The Udall Foundation awards two one-year fellowships of up to $24,000 to doctoral candidates whose research concerns U.S. environmental public policy and/or U.S. environmental conflict resolution, and who are entering their final year of writing the dissertation. Dissertation Fellowships are intended to cover both academic and living expenses from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. The application deadline is February 24, 2010. For additional information about the Dissertation Fellowship, including eligibility, program conditions, and biographies of recent fellows, please visit our website at www.udall.gov. Eligible fields of study include geography; marine sciences; environmental anthropology; political science; economics; environmental science, policy and management; ecology; environmental justice; regional planning; natural resource policy; environmental analysis and design, and many more. While scholarly excellence is of prime importance in selection of fellows, the Foundation is also seeking to identify individuals who have a demonstrated commitment to U.S. environmental public policy and/or U.S. environmental conflict resolution, and who have the potential to make a significant impact in the real world. Interdisciplinary projects are particularly welcome. We appreciate your help in publicizing this opportunity. If you have questions about the Udall Fellowship Program, please contact Jane Curlin, Senior Program Manager, at curlin@udall.gov. Jane Curlin Senior Program Manager curlin@udall.gov Peggy Mullaney Senior Administrative Assistant mullaney@udall.gov Morris K. Udall Foundation 130 South Scott Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701-1922 ph: (520) 901-8566 fax: (520) 901-8570 www.udall.gov

Graham Doctoral Fellowship Deadlin Reminder

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 12:34:11 +0000

This is a reminder of the October 15th deadline for submission of applications for the Graham Doctoral Fellowship Program is approaching. The Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute annually awards fellowships to six doctoral students whose research involves some aspect of sustainability. These fellowships provide a total award of $50,000 for two years with a matching requirement from the home unit. The awards are effective January 1, 2010 but there is some flexibility with respect to the timing of the award. For more details about the program and how to apply please visit the Graham Institute website at http://www.graham.umich.edu/education/fellows-faq.php. Steven J. Wright Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Education Director, Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute 4556 Dana Building Telephone: 734 764-7148 Fax: 734 763-2275 (www.graham.umich.edu)

NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 12:32:08 +0000

Application Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. submitter's local time): November 02, 2009 - Interdisciplinary fields of Study November 04, 2009 - Mathematical Sciences; Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering November 05, 2009 - Social Sciences; Psychology; Geosciences November 06, 2009 - Life Sciences November 10, 2009 - Chemistry; Physics and Astronomy November 12, 2009 – Engineering Award Description The NSF expects to award 1,654 Graduate Research Fellowships under this program solicitation pending availability of funds. For each matriculated Fellow, the affiliated institution receives a $40,500 award per Fellow tenure year to cover the costs described below. Fellows Abroad receive direct NSF grant awards up to the same amount per year on tenure. The Graduate Research Fellowship stipend currently is $30,000 for a 12-month tenure period, prorated monthly at $2,500 for shorter periods as approved by NSF. The cost of education allowance currently is $10,500 per tenure year and is to be used by the affiliated institution to cover the costs of educating the Fellow. The affiliated institution is responsible for tuition and required fees in excess of the cost of education allowance. For Fellows Abroad, all tuition and assessed fees will be reimbursed to the Fellow up to a maximum of $10,500 per tenure year. In these cases, the Fellow is responsible for educational expenses beyond the GRFP cost of education allowance. Refer to the Information for Graduate Fellows document for restrictions on the use of the cost-of-education allowance. Fellows are allowed an additional one-time $1,000 International Research Travel Allowance upon submission of an approved travel request. The planned travel must involve a structured research or research dissemination activity approved by NSF. Fellows and applicants receiving Honorable Mention are provided enhanced access to cyberinfrastructure resources, including supercomputing time, through the TeraGrid. Please refer to http://www.teragrid.org for more information on cyberinfrastructure resources. All awards will be for a maximum of three years usable over a five-year period. The anticipated award date is late March 2010. Citizenship – Open to US Citizens, Permanent Residents, and US Nationals Requirements BA degree earned prior to application deadline. Not have completed graduate study in excess of 12 months in a science, mathematics, or engineering field. Not eligible if earned an advanced degree in science, mathematics or engineering within the last 5 years. Underrepresented populations in the sciences and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Questions about the Application Process for the Graduate Research Fellowship Program should be directed to: GRF Operations Center Suite T-50 1818 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2479 Phone: 866-NSF-GRFP ( 866-673-4737 ) Email: info@nsfgradfellows.org If you are interested in applying for the NSF GRFP and would like additional information on how to complete the application process or would like an individual review of your application, please contact Dr. Kate Barald at kfbarald@umich.edu. Dr. Kate Barald is a Professor of Cell and Development Biology, a Professor of Biomedical Engineering and the Associate Director of the Program in Biomedical Sciences.

New Dept. of Energy Funding for Students in Science

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 12:29:48 +0000

Secretary Chu Announces up to $12.5 Million in Recovery Act Funding for New Graduate Fellowships in Science, Mathematics and Engineering New Funding Highlights the Administration’s Commitment to Empowering Students to Choose Careers in Science Washington, DC – U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that up to $12.5 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be awarded in early 2010 to support at least 80 graduate fellowships to U.S. students pursuing advanced degrees in science, mathematics, and engineering through the newly created Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Fellowship program. The goal of the fellowship program is to encourage outstanding students to pursue graduate degrees in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, engineering, and environmental and computer sciences – fields that will prepare students for careers that can make significant contributions in discovery driven science and science for national needs in energy and the environment. “Training the next generation of U.S. scientists and engineers is critical to our future energy security and economic competitiveness,” said Secretary Chu. “This Fellowship is part of the Administration’s effort to encourage students to direct their talents towards careers in science and our nation’s next technology revolution.” To be eligible for the Fellowship, applicants must be U.S. citizens and currently a first or second year graduate student enrolled at a U.S. academic institution, or an undergraduate senior who will be enrolled as a first year graduate student by the fall of 2010. Applicants must be pursuing graduate study and research in the physical, biological, engineering and computational sciences. Interested students can apply online at: http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/SCGF.html Each fellowship award will be $50,500 per year for three years to provide support for tuition, living expenses, research materials and travel to research conferences. Fellowships will be awarded on the basis of peer review. Applicants may begin submitting applications on September 30, 2009. Completed applications are due November 30, 2009. -DOE-

Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:54:30 +0000

Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships are designed to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. Eligibility Requirements: - US Citizen or national - Planning a career in teaching and research at the college or university level Stipends and Allowances - Predoctoral - $20,000 to the fellow, institutional allowance of $2000 for three years. - Dissertation - $21,000 for one year - Postdoctoral - $40,000 for one year, $1,500 employing institution allowance, to be matched by employing institution. Awardees have expenses paid to attend one Conference of Ford Fellows. Approximately 40 predoctoral, 20 dissertation, and 18 postdoctoral fellowships sponsored by the Ford Foundation and administered by the National Research Council of the National Academies Deadlines Predoctoral – November 2, 2009 Dissertation – November 9, 2009 Postdoctoral – November 9, 2009 For further information and applications, contact: Fellowship Office National Research Council of the National Academies 500 Fifth Street, NW, K576 Washington, DC 20001 Phone: 1-202-334-2872 Fax: 1-202-334-3419 E-mail: infofell@nas.edu http://national-academies.org/fellowships

American-Scandinavian Foundation Award Competition

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:52:57 +0000

The American-Scandinavian Foundation Announces 2010/2011 Award Competition Over $1,000,000 will be offered by The American-Scandinavian Foundation to outstanding American and Scandinavian students, scholars, professionals and artists in its 2010/2011 award program. Fellowships of up to $23,000 are intended to support an academic year-long stay, and priority is given to students at the graduate level who need to spend time at foreign academic or research institutions. Grants beginning at $5,000 are considered more suitable for shorter research visits, both on the graduate or post-doctoral level. Funding is available to candidates in all fields. Fellowships and grants are awarded competitively, based on qualifications of the applicants, the significance and feasibility of the projects, and the merit of pursuing the program overseas. The American competition, open to US citizens and permanent residents, has a deadline of November 2, 2009. Contact information for the ASF’s cooperating organizations in Scandinavia can be found on the ASF website (www.amscan.org). For further information on the 2010/11 awards, including applications for the American competition, please see the ASF website (www.amscan.org), or contact: The American-Scandinavian Foundation 58 Park Avenue New York, NY 10016 Tel: 1-212-879-9779 Fax: 1-212-249-3444 Email: grants@amscan.org Website: www.amscan.org

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:49:43 +0000

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme – Due by December 1, 2009 Established in 2009 by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC), the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme aims to attract the outstanding students in the world to pursue their PhD degree programmes in Hong Kong's institutions. The Fellowship provides a monthly stipend of HK$20,000 (approximately US$2,600) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year for a maximum period of three years. 135 PhD Fellowships will be awarded for the 2010/11 academic year1. Eligibility & Selection Criteria Eligibility Those who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in UGC-funded institutions of Hong Kong, irrespective of their country of origin and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability/ potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities. Selection Panels Shortlisted applications, subject to their areas of studies, will be reviewed by one of the two HKPF Selection Panels with experts in the relevant broad areas -- one for science, medicine, engineering and technology and another one for humanities, social science and business studies. Selection Criteria While the academic excellence is of prime consideration, the Selection Panels will take into account, but is not limited to, the four yardsticks below for the selection of candidates: • Academic excellence • Research ability and potential • Communication, and interpersonal skills • Leadership abilities For complete fellowship information please go to www.rgc.edu.hk/hkphd

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