USA, ASU – DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIP 2011
Dissertation fellowships 2011 in Arizona State University Graduate College of USA
Detail:
Dissertation Fellowships are competitive university-wide fellowships designed to support highly meritorious doctoral students who are in the final stages of post-candidacy doctoral work: Fall 2011 and Spring 2012. Awards will be made across the following five areas: (1) arts, humanities, and social sciences; (2) natural sciences and mathematics; (3) engineering; (4) professional programs and education; and (5) interdisciplinary research.
eligibility: The nominee must:
1. have demonstrated the ability to carry out original research at a high level
2. have already advanced to doctoral candidacy by February 1 of the academic year
3. be prepared to devote full time to writing the dissertation with no other employment, including university assistantships.
4. be within one year of completion of the dissertation upon receipt of the award.
5. maintain a minimum of six (6) graduate level credit hours each semester. Enrollment: nine (9) graduate level credit hours is highly recommended.
application process:
The academic unit submits nominations (electronically) to the Graduate College by the deadline listed above to Pat Saldivar at psaldivar@asu.edu . Questions may be directed to Pat Saldivar at (480) 965-5906. Applications must be submitted and ranked by the student’s academic unit for evaluation and prioritization in accordance with the unit’s established criteria.
Application packet must include the following:
1. a copy of Graduation Office Candidacy letter (application will not be considered without it)
2. a 5-7 page statement addressing the significance of the project, theoretical framework, data and methods, research questions/hypotheses, any preliminary findings, and statement of broader impact.
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. a letter of support from the doctoral dissertation committee chair addressing proposed dissertation progress and timeline for completion. Chair should also attest to the student’s ability to meet the terms of the fellowship during the award year.
5. a letter of support from the academic unit chair/director/ or graduate director which must include a commitment to provide health insurance during the fellowship year. This letter should also include a ranking number if more than one nomination is being submitted by the unit.
6. an unofficial ASU transcript
terms: The fellowship recipient must:
1. enroll for fall and spring semesters in a minimum of nine (9) graduate-level credit hours during the time covered by this fellowship.
2. maintain good academic standing as defined by the academic unit and the Graduate College
3. submit a progress report signed by the dissertation chair at the end of each semester.
4. not be employed as a TA or RA or in any other position at ASU during the year of the award.
The Academic unit must inform the Graduate College of any interruptions in the student’s registration or any fellowship concerns (e.g., falling below 9 credit hours, poor academic performance).
Failure to use this award during the specified period will result in its loss. Under very unusual circumstances (e.g., a documented medical situation) a one-year deferral may be granted.
Note: Each fellow is personally responsible for individual taxes related to fellowship awards. Additional information regarding tax issues related to awards can be found at students.asu.edu/policies/taxes-and-aid. Specific questions should be directed to a tax advisor or contact the ASU Student Financial Aid Office at (480) 965-3355 financialaid@asu.edu.
award:
The Graduate College fellowship provides a $17,000 award plus tuition during the final year of study. At the time of the award, the student must be in good academic standing as defined by the department and the Graduate College. The academic unit nominating the student provides health insurance.
deadline: February 1, 2011
Contact:
Pat Saldivar
psaldivar@asu.edu
(480) 965-5906.
Source: http://graduate-dev.asu.edu/
