The American Studies department announces the "Audrey Christensen Award" application. All American Studies graduate students may apply for the $500.00 grants for the purchase of books for use in research and study. Deadline is Monday, March 30, 2009.
"Audrey Christensen Award"
Department of American Studies
Audrey Christensen Award Application
American Studies was given a small endowed fund to allow graduate students to create a library for their research and study. The conditions of the award require that funds can be used only for books and no other media. In addition, given the nature of the award, the cost of the books can only be reimbursed. We are unable to provide an outright grant of funds. This is an award for fiscal year 2010 - all funds must be expended between July 1, 2009 and June 1, 2010, any unused monies will return to the department.
For: All students pursuing a Ph.D. in American Studies.
Fellowship: $500.00 grants for up to two (2) students.
Due: Monday, March 30, 2009
How to Apply: In a 1 page essay, please describe what books you want to buy and how they will aid your education and research.
Criteria: Available funds will be allocated to those who
1) clearly describe the connection between books requested and their research,
2) explain how receipt of this grant will aid their education and,
3) are in “Good Standing.”
Submit the Completed Application to: Marie Milsten Fiedler (m-fied@umn.edu )
If you receive the award, you will be expected to report on the books you purchase with the donor.
If you have any questions, please contact the DGS Assistant Marie Milsten Fiedler
(m-fied@umn.edu ) 612/626-9590.
