February 2011: January 2011 Archives
Deadline: 2/18/2011
Length: 1 year
Comments: Resources for the Future (RFF) will award one research grant for the 2011-2012 academic year in honor of the late John V. Krutilla, a renowned environmental economist who served as a senior fellow at RFF for most of his career.The grant is intended for young scholars who have been awarded a doctoral degree in the past five years. The focus of the award is research related to environmental and resource economics. Special attention will be given to applications that seek to pursue research into one or more of the areaspioneered by John Krutilla. The award is open to young scholars who have received their doctoral degrees since June 30, 2006. One award for $5,500 will be made each year. It can be used for summer salary support, to pay for research assistance, or for any other legitimate research expenses.
URL: http://www.rff.org/About_RFF/Pages/JohnVKrutillaResearchStipend.aspx
Length: 1 year
Comments: Resources for the Future (RFF) will award one research grant for the 2011-2012 academic year in honor of the late John V. Krutilla, a renowned environmental economist who served as a senior fellow at RFF for most of his career.The grant is intended for young scholars who have been awarded a doctoral degree in the past five years. The focus of the award is research related to environmental and resource economics. Special attention will be given to applications that seek to pursue research into one or more of the areaspioneered by John Krutilla. The award is open to young scholars who have received their doctoral degrees since June 30, 2006. One award for $5,500 will be made each year. It can be used for summer salary support, to pay for research assistance, or for any other legitimate research expenses.
URL: http://www.rff.org/About_RFF/Pages/JohnVKrutillaResearchStipend.aspx
Deadline: 2/18/2011
Length: 11 months
Comments: Resources for the Future (RFF) will award resident fellowships for the 2011-2012 academic year in honor of Gilbert F. White, retired chairman of the RFF Board of Directors, distinguished geographer, and statesman of science. The fellowships are intended for researchers who have a doctorate degree and wish to devote a year to scholarly work in areas related to natural resources, energy, or the environment. Social scientists as well as natural scientists interested in policy-relevant interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply. Because fellows will interact closely with RFF researchers, selection criteria willinclude the nature of the applicant's proposed research program and how it fits with RFF work in progress. Fellows receive an annual stipend based upon their current salary and also receive research support, office facilities at RFF, and an allowance of up to $1,000 for moving or living expenses.
URL: http://www.rff.org/About_RFF/Pages/GilbertFWhitePostdoctoralFellowshipProgram.aspx
Length: 11 months
Comments: Resources for the Future (RFF) will award resident fellowships for the 2011-2012 academic year in honor of Gilbert F. White, retired chairman of the RFF Board of Directors, distinguished geographer, and statesman of science. The fellowships are intended for researchers who have a doctorate degree and wish to devote a year to scholarly work in areas related to natural resources, energy, or the environment. Social scientists as well as natural scientists interested in policy-relevant interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply. Because fellows will interact closely with RFF researchers, selection criteria willinclude the nature of the applicant's proposed research program and how it fits with RFF work in progress. Fellows receive an annual stipend based upon their current salary and also receive research support, office facilities at RFF, and an allowance of up to $1,000 for moving or living expenses.
URL: http://www.rff.org/About_RFF/Pages/GilbertFWhitePostdoctoralFellowshipProgram.aspx
Deadline: 2/25/2011
Length: One year
Comments: 2 fellowships are offered to postdoctoral students to conduct research related to Asian American studies. Fellows will be expected to participate in research, teaching, and service. Awards support one year of research and are non-renewable. Stipend of $42,000 plus $5,000 provided for research, travel, and related expenses.
For More Information:
Post Doc Review Committee
Asian American Studies Program
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1208 West Nevada Street, MC 142
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 244-9530
aasp@illinois.edu
www.aasp.illinois.edu
Length: One year
Comments: 2 fellowships are offered to postdoctoral students to conduct research related to Asian American studies. Fellows will be expected to participate in research, teaching, and service. Awards support one year of research and are non-renewable. Stipend of $42,000 plus $5,000 provided for research, travel, and related expenses.
For More Information:
Post Doc Review Committee
Asian American Studies Program
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1208 West Nevada Street, MC 142
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 244-9530
aasp@illinois.edu
www.aasp.illinois.edu
Deadline: 2/11/2011
Length: Multi-year
Comments: Point Foundation (Point) provides financial support through multi-year scholarships, leadership training, mentoring and hope to LGBTQ students who are marginalized because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. The organization provides its scholars with the financial ability to attend the nation's foremost higher educational institutions and its donors and mentors with the rare satisfaction of directly investing their resources and time in future generations of leaders.
URL: http://www.pointfoundation.org/instructions.html
Length: Multi-year
Comments: Point Foundation (Point) provides financial support through multi-year scholarships, leadership training, mentoring and hope to LGBTQ students who are marginalized because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. The organization provides its scholars with the financial ability to attend the nation's foremost higher educational institutions and its donors and mentors with the rare satisfaction of directly investing their resources and time in future generations of leaders.
URL: http://www.pointfoundation.org/instructions.html
Deadline: February 4, 2011
Length: Summer 2011
Comments: For summer 2011, the American Research Institute in Turkey will offer fellowships for up to 15 advanced students for participation in the summer program in intensive advanced Turkish language at Bogaziçi University* in Istanbul. This intensive program offers the equivalent of one full academic year of study in Turkish at the college level. The fellowships cover round-trip airfare to Istanbul, application and tuition fees, and a maintenance stipend. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Full-time students and scholars affiliated at academic institutions are eligible to apply. To be a fellowship applicant, you must:
URL: http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/ARIT/ARITSummerLanguageProgram.html
Length: Summer 2011
Comments: For summer 2011, the American Research Institute in Turkey will offer fellowships for up to 15 advanced students for participation in the summer program in intensive advanced Turkish language at Bogaziçi University* in Istanbul. This intensive program offers the equivalent of one full academic year of study in Turkish at the college level. The fellowships cover round-trip airfare to Istanbul, application and tuition fees, and a maintenance stipend. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Full-time students and scholars affiliated at academic institutions are eligible to apply. To be a fellowship applicant, you must:
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Be a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States.
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Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level academic program, or be faculty
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Have a minimum B average in your studies, if still a student; and
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Perform at the high-intermediate level on a proficiency-based admissions examination.
URL: http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/ARIT/ARITSummerLanguageProgram.html
Deadline: February 11, 2011
Length: Up to 4 years (up to 2 years for MA programs)
Comments: The Diversifying Faculty in Illinois Fellowship application for the 2011-2012 academic year is now available online at this link: http://www.ibhe.org/DFI/application.htm. If a student plans on applying they should confirm with rrios@uchicago.edu via email to receive the application code necessary to complete the required online application. The application deadline for the University of Chicago is February 11, 2011. All materials should be submitted to Ronnie Rios at 5710 S. Woodlawn Ave. before the building closes at 11PM. For more information, please see the requirements outlined below and visit the IBHE website listed above.
DFI REQUIREMENTS:
ELIGIBILITY
· IL resident
o Graduated from IL high school or post secondary degree
o 3+ years of IL residency
· Underrepresented Groups
o Traditionally underrepresented groups
o African American, Hispanic/Latino(a), Native American, Asian American
· Academic Ability
o Unconditional admission to a post-baccalaureate degree program
o Bachelor's degree
o Minimum gpa of 2.75 in last 60 hours of undergraduate work
o 3.2 or higher in at least 9 hours of graduate study
· Academic Pursuit
o All academic disciplines
o In pursuit of doctorate, terminal master's, or master's degree
o Full time enrollment while on fellowship
· Financial Need
o FAFSA filed each year to maintain eligibility
§ FAFSA filed by February 15, 2011
§ Copy of your SAR submitted with your application by February 15, 2011
o Application Deadline: February 11, 2011
URL: http://www.ibhe.org/DFI/application.htm
Length: Up to 4 years (up to 2 years for MA programs)
Comments: The Diversifying Faculty in Illinois Fellowship application for the 2011-2012 academic year is now available online at this link: http://www.ibhe.org/DFI/application.htm. If a student plans on applying they should confirm with rrios@uchicago.edu via email to receive the application code necessary to complete the required online application. The application deadline for the University of Chicago is February 11, 2011. All materials should be submitted to Ronnie Rios at 5710 S. Woodlawn Ave. before the building closes at 11PM. For more information, please see the requirements outlined below and visit the IBHE website listed above.
DFI REQUIREMENTS:
ELIGIBILITY
· IL resident
o Graduated from IL high school or post secondary degree
o 3+ years of IL residency
· Underrepresented Groups
o Traditionally underrepresented groups
o African American, Hispanic/Latino(a), Native American, Asian American
· Academic Ability
o Unconditional admission to a post-baccalaureate degree program
o Bachelor's degree
o Minimum gpa of 2.75 in last 60 hours of undergraduate work
o 3.2 or higher in at least 9 hours of graduate study
· Academic Pursuit
o All academic disciplines
o In pursuit of doctorate, terminal master's, or master's degree
o Full time enrollment while on fellowship
· Financial Need
o FAFSA filed each year to maintain eligibility
§ FAFSA filed by February 15, 2011
§ Copy of your SAR submitted with your application by February 15, 2011
o Application Deadline: February 11, 2011
URL: http://www.ibhe.org/DFI/application.htm
