The American Studies department announces the Mulford Q. Sibley Graduate Fellowship for Summer Research Support. This is a $2,000.00 fellowship and up to three (3) fellowships may be awarded. Eligible applicants are pre-ABD students who are in their first or second year who are in good standing and pursuing a Ph.D. in American Studies. Applicants will be notified of results in early May.
Criteria:
Funds will be awarded to the graduate student who does not have other
summer fellowship support and who best does the following:
1) Clearly establish significance of the research (e.g. archive to investigate materials; explore an important historical or cultural site; develop preliminary interviews)
2) Submit a sensible schedule for project work
How to Apply:
Submit a 1-2 page essay describing the research project you will be pursuing this summer. In the description, also answer the following questions:
What is your research topic and what is its significance?
How will you spend your time on the project over the summer?
Submit your application to Melanie at stein196@umn.edu by the March 29, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. NOON deadline.
