Division of the Social Sciences Summer Grant

Deadline: Friday, April 26, 2013  Late applications will not be accepted.

Amount: $3,000

Duration: Summer Quarter

The Division of the Social Sciences is offering grants that can be used for academic activities during the summer of 2013. Grants will be awarded on the basis of merit, financial need and support of progress to a major academic goal.

Up to 20 grants will be awarded.

Purpose:

The award may be used for various academic activities, including proposal or exam preparation, language study, research and dissertation write-up. It may also be used for conference participation and travel for academic purposes. Students who have a summer grant from their social sciences fellowship are not eligible. There will be a preference for students who are ABD or approaching candidacy.

Application:     

Students must submit to the Dean of Students Office:

1. The Summer Grant Application Form (see: https://socialsciences.uchicago.edu/about/dean-of-students#forms);

2. A 500-word (maximum) statement of purpose;

3. C.V.;

4. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work.

Deadline:     

Friday, April 26, 2013. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications and letters of recommendation can be submitted in person to Foster 107 or by email to ssd-fellowships@uchicago.edu.