Norman Y. Mineta Fellowship

The Norman Y. Mineta Fellowship position in the Washington, D.C. office of the JACL is now open. Named after the Honorable Secretary Norman Y. Mineta, former Secretary of Transportation and former Secretary of Commerce, this fellowship focuses on public policy advocacy in the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.

Program:

    •    Opportunity to staff and monitor key legislative initiatives and issues relevant to the AAPI community.
    •    Work on a wide variety of projects, issues and programs.
    •    Conduct research and study topics assigned.
    •    Interact with other national AAPI and civil rights organizations in the DC area.
    •    Work with JACL and other organizations to organize programs and events.
    •    Serve on various civil rights and AAPI committees.
    •    Perform a wide variety of duties, and work directly with the Executive Director.
 
Qualifications:

    •    Minimum four year degree from an accredited college or university.
    •    Excellent writing, analytical, and computer skills.
    •    Ability to take directions and follow through with assignments.
    •    Must work well with others and have good interpersonal skills.
    •    Be a member of the JACL and familiar with AAPI issues.
 
Time Period & Stipend:
 
The term of the fellowship will be for a time period of six to ten months and will begin as soon as the recipient is available. A $2,200 monthly stipend will be provided.
 
Application Information:

Interested applicants should submit a resume, a sample of writing, and names and contact information for two (2) references to the Washington, D.C. office of the JACL at policy@jacl.org with "Mineta Fellowship" in the subject line. Applications are due by Friday, June 7th 2013.  

For any questions regarding the fellowship, contact the Washington, D.C. office at 202-223-1240.
The Norman Y. Mineta Fellowship is made possible with the help of generous sponsors AARP and Southwest Airlines.

University of Chicago Fuerstenberg Fellowships

The Edith Fuerstenberg, Naomi Fuerstenberg, and Simon Fuerstenberg Fellowships are awarded to University of Chicago students in all fields of study who also have pursued, are pursuing, or have expressed an intention to pursue Jewish theological seminary training. The fellowship may also be awarded to students with financial need. While students in all fields are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to those pursuing Jewish Studies, broadly defined. Three fellowships—of $12,500 each—will be made annually to defray research and living expenses during the award period (July 1-June 30).

Eligibility:

• Must be pursuing a full-time degree at the University of Chicago in one of the graduate academic divisions (Biological Sciences, Humanities, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences), professional schools (Booth, Divinity School, Harris School, Law, Pritzker, Social Services Administration), or the College. 
• Students of any citizenship may apply.
• Students who have previously received a Fuerstenberg Fellowship may re-apply in subsequent competitions but renewed funding is not guaranteed.n* Note: Current and/or previous recipients should mention in their application how Fuerstenberg funds have contributed to progress toward project.

Please contact Jessica Smith (Administration, Room 222) with questions.

Application Information:

By Wednesday, April 17, 2013 applicants must submit the following materials to Jessica Smith, Assistant Director of Graduate Student Affairs via mail (5801 S. Ellis Ave., Room 222; Chicago, IL  60637) or e-mail (jessicasmith@uchicago.edu):

• Fuerstenberg Fellowship Application and Financial Summary Form, available here (PDF version).
• One-page statement (500 words or less) that describes applicant’s research interests and how the Fuerstenberg Fellowship will assist in reaching academic goals;
• Official University of Chicago transcript listing courses and grades. Note: student can request e-transcript be sent to Jessica Smith at jessicasmith@uchicago.edu. 
• Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the applicant’s adviser. Note: faculty can e-mail letters to Jessica Smith at jessicasmith@uchicago.edu.

Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fieldwork Grants

Dissertation Fieldwork Grants are awarded to aid doctoral or thesis research. The program contributes to the Foundation's overall mission to support basic research in anthropology and to ensure that the discipline continues to be a source of vibrant and significant work that furthers our understanding of humanity's cultural and biological origins, development, and variation. The Foundation supports research that demonstrates a clear link to anthropological theory and debates, and promises to make a solid contribution to advancing these ideas. There is no preference for any methodology, research location, or subfield. The Foundation particularly welcomes proposals that employ a comparative perspective, can generate innovative approaches or ideas, and/or integrate two or more subfields.

Applicants applying for a Dissertation Fieldwork Grant may also choose to be considered simultaneously for the Osmundsen Initiative.

Please note that the maximum amount of the Dissertation Fieldwork Grant has been changed. Dissertation Fieldwork Grants provide a maximum of US $20,000 and the Osmundsen Initiative supplement provides up to an additional $5,000 for a maximum grant of US $25,000. Grants are non-renewable.

Students must be enrolled in a doctoral program (or equivalent, if applying from outside the United States) at the time of application. Students of all nationalities are eligible to apply.  There is no time limit on the duration of the grant, and funding may be requested to cover distinct research phases (for example, two summers) if this is part of the research design.

Application Information:

Application deadlines are May 1 and November 1. Final decisions are made six months later. Applicants must submit application materials using the Foundation's online application submission procedure as well as send printed copies to the Foundation by regular mail. For application details, please visit the website.

ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship

ExxonMobil, one of the world’s largest publically traded International oil & gas companies, has partnered with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to create fellowships in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) for Hispanic college students. Through HHF’s Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) program, ExxonMobil seeks to nurture motivated college students across the country, with a passion for Engineering and Science.

Selected students will be exposed to a top quality company by participating in this signature mentoring program. Each student will be paired up with one of ExxonMobil engineers/scientists to learn how their knowledge is applied in a corporate setting. 

Fellowship Components
The Fellowship consists of: five 1-hour meetings with mentor (virtual or in person), participation in the Harvard-certified ExxonMobil mentee program (on-line), an exclusive curriculum to introduce Fellows to the organization and company career opportunities, and a $ 1,000 educational grant. In addition, there exists the possibility to interview for ExxonMobil positions (internships/full-time) upon successful completion of the Fellowship.

Fellowship Requirements
This opportunity is highly competitive and open to sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students attending a 4 year college or university.
- Fellowship applicants with the following majors will be given priority: 
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering

Applicants with these majors will be considered also: Computer Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Material Sciences, Mathematics, Materials Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Physics

Other Requirements:
- Must plan to pursue a career in the fields/majors listed above
- Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security Number at the time of application. All legal permanent residents must submit a copy of their valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired).

Application Information: 

All interested candidates apply here and send resume to: Julian@hispanicheritage.org. Please use "ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship" in subject line. The Application will close March 31, 2013 @11:59PM

This opportunity available through the LOFT program are for Hispanic students. Others interested should contact the company's website directly.

Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship

The Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship (DPDF) program supports mid-stage graduate students in formulating effective doctoral dissertation research proposals that contribute to the development of interdisciplinary fields of study in the humanities and social sciences. Intended to help emerging scholars make the transition from learners to producers of knowledge within innovative areas of inquiry, the fellowship creates a space for multidisciplinary faculty mentorship and opens unique opportunities for both interdisciplinary and international network building

The fellowship cycle includes spring and fall workshops designed and led by pairs of senior tenured faculty, which provide a framework for pre-dissertation research and guide proposal writing within the context of selected research fields. In the summer months, student fellows carry out exploratory field research on their topics to evaluate issues of feasibility and methods of investigation. Now in its seventh year, the program annually offers training in five fields to sixty graduate students.

The DPDF Program offers two competitions for each fellowship cycle:

• The Faculty Field Competition, held each fall to select research fields and faculty research directors who will lead the trainings during the fellowship year; and
• The Student Fellowship Competition, held each winter to select students who will participate in the training program. 
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The 2013 Research Fields are as follows: Critical Approaches to Human Rights,Global Commodity Studies, Mobility, Empowerment and Precarity in African Migration (International Field), Postcolonial Identities and Decolonial Struggles: Creolization and Colored Cosmopolitanism (International Field), and Public Finance and Society: The New Historical Fiscal Sociology.

Application Information:

To apply, please visit the DPDF website. 

Stuart Tave Teaching Fellowships

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In 2013-2014, the Humanities Collegiate Division will fund up to five Stuart Tave teaching fellowships in the College. Each department may sponsor up to two advanced graduate students who will compete for these fellowships across the Division. Students must be ABD by January 31, 2013, and must submit an electronic copy of one chapter of their dissertation as part of their application. 

Teaching fellows will teach one undergraduate course of their own design in the department sponsoring their project. This course can be taught in any of the three quarters of 2013-2014, depending on their department’s wishes. The first screening of applications will be made by the departments, and the final decision will be made by a divisional selection committee convened by the Humanities Collegiate Division.

Courses are to be designed by the graduate students, and they should reflect their intellectual interests. However, department chairs should also advise their students that the intent of this fellowship is to provide engaging and interesting courses for undergraduates—courses that are suitable for the department’s undergraduate curriculum as well as having a broader appeal. In our experience, course proposals that too closely mirror the dissertation research of applicants are often not suitable for undergraduate courses. 

Application Information 

Students must be ABD by January 31, 2013, and must submit an electronic copy of one chapter of their dissertation as part of their application. Email Sarah Tuohey for the application.

UPenn Predoctoral Fellowships for Excellence through Diversity

The University of Pennsylvania invites applications for the annual Predoctoral Fellowships for Excellence through Diversity. This program is designed to provide mentorship and access to Penn’s resources for doctoral students in the humanities or social sciences, enrolled at universities other than Penn, as they complete their dissertations. It supports scholars from a wide range of backgrounds, who can contribute to the diversity of Penn and the higher education community. The Fellowships support graduate students in the final stages of dissertation research or writing for residency at Penn for an academic year, normally September through August. They offer an opportunity for scholars who plan an academic career to take advantage of Penn programs and faculty expertise and to have access to libraries and the resources of the Philadelphia region. Each scholar will be hosted by a department or program and assigned a faculty mentor. Recipients can be in the stage of either dissertation research or writing.

The Fellowship provides a stipend of $27,000, health and dental insurance, office space, library privileges, and a $3000 research and travel fund. The application deadline is March 1, 2013.

Application Information:

The application deadline is March 1, 2013. For details on applying, please visit the application site.     

Diversifying Faculty in Illinois Fellowship Program

The Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois (DFI) Program Board and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) are pleased to announce the release of the 2013-2014 academic year application for the DFI Fellowship Program. For more than 21 years, the DFI program and its predecessor programs have provided competitive need-based financial awards to underrepresented students who have earned graduate degrees (master’s or doctoral) from a participating Illinois higher education institution.

The DFI program annually provides competitive fellowship awards to over 100 Illinois minority graduate students. The program aids students to complete graduate degrees (master’s or doctoral) leading to a faculty or staff position at Illinois higher education institutions. Applicants must be enrolled full time in order to be eligible for a DFI award.

Due to the state’s budget condition and the uncertainty of the FY2014 state budget, the DFI Program Board is uncertain of the exact amount of the Fellowship award. The DFI Program Board is committed to full funding. Because of funding cuts to the DFI program the past two years, the DFI Program Board voted to fund renewals at $15,000 and new Fellows at $10,500 in FY2013. Program funding for the 2013-2014 academic year (FY2014) is contingent on the availability of funds appropriated by the Governor and Illinois General Assembly.

Completed application materials must be submitted to the DFI Institutional Representative at the participating institution on or before February 18, 2013, 5:00 p.m. CST. A complete list of the DFI Institutional Representatives can be found on the DFI website at: http://www.ibhe.org/DFI/instRep.asp. It is important that applicants contact the DFI Institutional Representative at their institution to determine if other internal submission deadlines have been established. Incomplete applications or applications submitted after February 18, 2013 will not be considered.

Application Information:

Completed 2013-2014 academic year DFI application forms must be submitted directly to the DFI Institutional Representative on or before February 18, 2013. Please see the website for application details.

2013-2014 Research Fellowships at the John Carter Brown Library

The John Carter Brown Library (JCB), an independently funded institution for advanced research at Brown University, will award approximately forty residential Fellowships for the year July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014. The Library contains one of the world’s premier collections of primary materials related to the discovery, exploration, and settlement of the New World to 1825, including books, maps, newspapers, and other printed objects. JCB Fellowships are open to doctoral candidates, scholars, and writers working on all aspects of the Americas in the early modern period, with preference given to those applicants who might make best use of the Library’s resources. Both short- and long-term Fellowships are available.

Short-term Fellowships are for two to four months with a monthly stipend of $2,100. These are open to American and foreign citizens who are engaged in pre- or post-doctoral, or independent, research. Graduate students must have passed their preliminary or general examinations at the time of application.

Long-term Fellowships are for five to ten months with a monthly stipend of $4,200. Some of these are funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), for which an applicant must be an American citizen or have been resident in the US for the three years preceding the application deadline. The JCB has other long-term fellowships for which all nationalities are eligible. Graduate students are not eligible for long-term Fellowships.

Recipients of all Fellowships must relocate to Providence and be in continuous residence at the JCB for the full term of the award. Rooms are available for Fellows to rent at Fiering House (which is reserved just for JCB Fellows), a beautifully restored 1869 house four blocks from the Library. (Those living within commuting distance of the Library – within a 45-mile radius -- are ordinarily not eligible for JCB Fellowships.)

Application Information:

The deadline for both short- and long-term fellowships is December 15, 2012. For more information and application instructions, visit www.jcbl.org.

Academy of American Franciscan History 2012-13 Dissertation Fellowship

The Academy of American Franciscan History is accepting applications for four dissertation fellowships, each worth $10,000.  As many as two of these fellowships will be awarded for  projects dealing with some aspect of the history of the Franciscan Family in Latin America, including the United States Borderlands, Mexico, Central and South America.  Up to another two fellowships will be awarded to support projects dealing with some aspect of the history of the Franciscan Family in the rest of the United States and Canada.

Projects may deal with any aspect of the history of the Franciscan Family, including any of the branches of the Family, male, female, tertiary, Capuchin, etc.  The projects will be evaluated by a selected group of scholars who will make recommendations to the Board of Directors of the Academy.  The recipient must be engaged in full-time research during the period of the fellowship. The applicant must be a doctoral candidate at a University in the Americas, and the bulk of the research should be conducted in the Americas.

To apply for a fellowship, please provide a 10-page abstract of the proposed research.  This abstract should include the title and principle arguments of the dissertation, a research plan, listing repositories where the research will be conducted, and a time-table outlining all phases of the research up to and including the conclusion and successful defense of the dissertation.  The applicant must also provide three letters of support for the project, one of which must be from the chairman of the dissertation committee / major advisor.  The deadline for applications will be February 1, 2013.  Awards will be announced in April, and may begin as early as May.

As a condition of the fellowship award, the Academy will reserve the right of first refusal to publish any work funded under the provision of this program.  The Academy has a fifty-year history of publishing works dealing with the history of the Franciscan Family in the Americas.  Any royalties or other considerations resulting from publication will be separate and distinct from the dissertation fellowship.

Application Information:

To apply, or for further information, please address all materials to:
Dr. Jeffrey M. Burns, Director
Academy of American Franciscan History
1712 Euclid  Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94709-1208
acadafh@fst.edu or 510-548-1755 or www.aafh.org

Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study

The Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) and the Smithsonian Institution invite applications for one-year fellowships to support research in residence at Smithsonian Institution facilities. ABD (by start of fellowship) doctoral candidates in all fields of study that are actively pursued by the museums and research organizations of the Smithsonian Institution are eligible. The stipend is $30,000 for one year, and fellows are eligible for tuition and health insurance benefits in accordance with University policy. Fellows are eligible to receive allowances for related expenses and for temporary relocation to the Smithsonian.

The publication Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study outlines Smithsonian research activities and lists research staff. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact staff members to help identify potential advisors, determine the feasibility of the proposed research being conducted at the Smithsonian Institution, and the availability of relevant resources such as staff, collections, archives and library materials during the proposed tenure dates.

Smithsonian Contact: siofg@si.edu  

Application Inforrmation:

 

The deadline for the application is November 15, 2012 at 5p.m. ET. Apply online at https://solaa.si.edu. Submit directly to the Smithsonian through the online application. A University of Chicago faculty committee then receives the applications and nominates one student.

Newberry Library Fellowships in the Humanities, 2012-2013

Fellowships at the Newberry provide support for researchers who wish to use our collection. The Newberry administers annual competitions for both Short-Term Fellowships of one to two months and Long-Term Fellowships of four to twelve months. Most short-term fellowships are restricted to individuals who live outside the Chicago area and are primarily intended to assist researchers who need to examine specific items in the Newberry’s collection. Long-term fellowships are generally available without regard to an applicant’s place of residence and are intended to support significant works of scholarship that draw on the strengths of the Newberry’s collection.

Application Information:

The Newberry also offers many special awards and fellowships which carry specific requirements. To learn more, see Eligibility and Application Information and Apply for Fellowships. Applicants with individual questions regarding eligibility or other matters should read this information carefully before addressing questions to research@newberry.org or (312) 255-3666.

IAF Grassroots Development Ph.D. Fellowship Program

2013-2014 IAF Fellowship Competition Announcement:

Fellowships are available to currently registered students who have advanced to candidacy (by the time research begins) for the Ph.D. in the social sciences, physical sciences, technical fields and the professions as related to grassroots development issues. Applications for clinical research in the health field will NOT be considered.

Awards are based on both development and scholarly criteria. Proposals should offer a practical orientation to field-based information. In exceptional cases the IAF will support research reflecting a primary interest in macro questions of politics and economics but only as they relate to the environment of the poor. The Fellowship Program complements IAF’s support for grassroots development in Latin America and the Caribbean, and preference for those applicants whose careers or research projects are related to topics of greatest interest to the IAF. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Organizations promoting grassroots development among poor and disadvantaged peoples;
• The financial sustainability and independence of development organizations;
• Trends affecting historically excluded groups, such as African descendants, indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities and young people;
• Transnational development;
• The role of corporate social responsibility in grassroots development;
• The impact of globalization on grassroots development;
• The impact on the quality of life of the poor of grassroots development activities in such areas as sustainable agriculture and natural resource management, housing, health care, education, urban development, technology transfer, jobs creation, and marketing and small-enterprise development.

Funding is for between four and 12 months. Research during the 2013-2014 cycle must be initiated between June 1, 2013 and May 31, 2014.

IAF’s Fellowships provide support for Ph.D. candidates to conduct dissertation research in Latin America and the Caribbean on topics related to grassroots development. The Inter-American Foundation expects to award up to 15 Doctoral Field Research Fellowships in 2012.

Complete proposals include:

• A complete research prospectus - an application statement, a field research prospectus, a Curriculum Vitae (custom), and a Personal Statement;
• A letter of University Certification;
• A letter of affiliation from at least one host organization;
• Statement of IRB Status or proof of submission or approval;
• Graduate transcripts;
• Three academic letters of reference, one which must be from the chair of the applicant's dissertation committee;
• A Language Proficiency Report.

Selected candidates must present proof of candidacy and IRB exemption or approval prior to receiving funding or entering the field. 

Application Information:

 

Complete application information and instructions are available at www.iie.org/iaf. The deadline for applications for the 2013-2014 Fellowship Cycle of the IAF Grassroots Development Ph.D. Fellowship Program is JANUARY 22, 2013.

Woodrow Wilson-Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowships for Aspiring Teachers of Color

Are you a planning a career in public school teaching?

Consider applying for the Woodrow Wilson-Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowships for Aspiring Teachers of Color. Funded through the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, the Fellowship offers support for Fellows to complete master’s degree programs in education and become excellent educators who ensure student success in high-need schools. STUDENTS MAJORING IN STEM FIELDS, who are interested in teaching, and who  meet the eligibility criteria are strongly encouraged to consider this opportunity.

The Award:

The fellowship includes:

• A $30,000 stipend to apply toward the cost of a master’s degree at a participating graduate program (see list on the website listed at the bottom of this email.
• Preparation in a high-need public school.
• Support and mentoring throughout the three-year teaching commitment.
• Guidance toward teaching certification.
• Lifelong membership in a national network of Woodrow Wilson Fellows who are intellectual leaders.

 The Commitment:

As part of their commitment to ensuring the success of students in high-need schools, Fellows teach for at least three years in an urban or rural school district. Continuation as a teacher of record is contingent on the Fellow’s completion of the master’s degree and obtaining appropriate teaching licensure.

Application Information:

 

The deadline for this scholarship is October 15, 2012.  If interested, please email Elise LaRose at emlarose@uchicago.edu. More information is available at http://www.woodrow.org/teaching-fellowships/wwrbf/prospectives.php.