Grad School's Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (DDF), which includes a $22,500 stipend, is intended to give the most accomplished final-year PhD candidates, typically those entering their final year or two years of graduate study, an opportunity to complete the dissertation within the 2011-12 academic year. It is expected that Fellows will graduate by the end of spring 2012, but not later than the end of fall 2012. To be considered for nomination by the department, submit your application materials to Melanie (stein196@umn.edu) by the department's internal deadline of March 2, 2011.
Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (DDF) Application Internal Deadline: March 2, 2011
The Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (DDF) program is intended to give the most accomplished final-year Ph.D. candidates an opportunity to complete the dissertation within the 2011-12 academic year by devoting full-time effort to research and writing. The award includes a stipend of $22,500 for the academic year beginning September 2011, academic-year tuition for up to 14 thesis credits each semester, and subsidized health insurance through the graduate assistant plan. Summer 2012 health insurance will be included for those who remain eligible.
To be considered for nomination by the department, submit your application materials to Melanie by the American Studies department internal deadline of March 2, 2011. Please note: If you are submitting an application but are outside of the guidelines of eligibility, please provide the department with a statement of explanation.
Click here for the Graduate School's complete program and eligibility information and instructions:
http://www.grad.umn.edu/fellowships/DDF/DDFProgramInstructions2011.html
