The American Studies department announces the Mulford Q. Sibley / Joseph J. Kwiat Graduate Fellowship for Summer Research Support. This is a $3,000 fellowship and up to two (2) 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.
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?
Recipients of the Sibley - Kwiat Graduate Fellowship are required to
submit a report summarizing their research activities and outcomes by
Mon, Aug 21, 2017
Submit your application to Melanie at stein196@umn.edu by the April 19th at 12:00 NOON deadline.
