FOR DOCTORAL STUDENTS
DOCTORAL STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS
The Office of the Provost provides competitive intramural research grants to doctoral students to support their dissertation research. The awards are managed by the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Research. Awards are available to doctoral graduate students who
- have been admitted to candidacy for the doctorate before the grant period begins (in some departments admission to candidacy may be spoken of as “ABD - “All But Dissertation.” If you have questions about this requirement, check with your department.)
- have an approved dissertation proposal, and
- have an active dissertation chair and committee.
The activity may occur anywhere in the world. The grants are intended to provide supplemental funds to support basic research, field work, lab work, or closely related endeavors. The awards may be for up to $5,000.
The funding period for the award is from April 30, 2012 to April 30, 2013. Award recipients will be reimbursed for expenses with submission of appropriate receipts to the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Research. Details of this process will be provided in the award letter. If desired, the funds from the award can support a portion of a larger project. If this is the case, the proposal should carefully delineate the portion of the larger project that can be completed during the funding period.
Application Guidelines for Doctoral Student Research Awards
FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
The Leo M. Bernstein Graduate Fellowship In American Democracy Award
The Leo M. Bernstein Graduate Fellowship is awarded to Master’s degree students who are engaged in the study of American Democracy at American University. Eligible students must be enrolled in a Master’s program in any of American University’s academic units in a field with an emphasis on the subject of American Democracy. The fellowship is applied to tuition. The maximum annual award is $10,000.00.
It is a two-year fellowship during which time the student is expected to start and complete his/her degree. It is renewable only if the student shows excellent progress towards his/her graduate
degree. This is a competitive award, and applicants must exceed minimum University graduate admission requirements to be considered.
As part of the application process, applicants will be provided the biography of Leo M. Bernstein, and will be required to prepare a written essay outlining their interests and thoughts about the study, advancement, and uniqueness of American Democracy, reflecting where possible on the life of the late Mr. Bernstein. Selection will be made based on financial need and the relevance and quality of the submitted application essay.
The application deadline is April 16, 2012. Contact Anita Brown at abrown@american.edu or 202-885-6333 with questions.
Leo M. Bernstein Award Application Form
Hart A. Massey Fellowship
The Hart A. Massey Fellowship is awarded each academic year to one or more incoming Canadian students pursuing graduate studies full-time at American University. The fellowship is applied to tuition charges. It is renewable for one year to students who show satisfactory progress towards their graduate degree. This is a competitive award, and applicants must meet minimum University graduate admission requirements to be considered. The application deadline is February 24, 2012.
Massey Checklist (To be completed only by the school/college of the graduate program to which the student is applying.)
United Methodist Graduate Scholarship
The United Methodist Graduate Scholarship is awarded each academic year to new full-time graduate students who have held membership in the United Methodist Church for at least two years, have strong academic skills, and are either U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The scholarship is applied to tuition charges. Awards are renewable for one year to students who show satisfactory progress towards their graduate degree. This is a competitive award, and applicants must meet minimum University graduate admission requirements to be considered. The application deadline is February 24, 2012.
United Methodist Award Application
United Methodist Checklist (To be completed only by the school/college of the graduate program to which the student is applying.)
