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HOW TO APPLY

The 2010 online fellowship application deadlines have passed and we are no longer accepting application registrations. The following are the 2010 fellowship application and supporting document submission deadline dates:

  • 2010 predoctoral fellowship application submission deadline was November 2, 2009*
  • 2010 dissertation and postdoctoral fellowship application submission deadlines was November 9, 2009*
  • 2010 supporting document receipt deadline (all fellowship levels) is January 7, 2010*

*Deadlines will be strictly enforced.

 

GETTING STARTED:

1. Read thoroughly the Fact Sheet for to the level of fellowship for which you plan to apply (Predoctoral, Dissertation, or Postdoctoral)...

...so that you will understand the level-specific eligibility requirements, eligible fields of study and other important information such as stipend amounts and criteria for selection. If your field of study is not included in the eligible fields list, it may be an indication that you are not eligible for this fellowship.

2. Read carefully all instructions provided in  Application Instructions and Supplementary Materials... 

 ...so that you will have a complete understanding of the minimum required materials that comprise a complete fellowship application and the deadline for submission of all supplementary materials in support of your fellowship application.

3. Contact potential writers of your letters of recommendation early...

..to be certain they will be able to submit their letter by the deadline. Be sure to provide the writers of your letters of recommendation with a draft of your fellowship application research proposal essay so they are able to comment on it in their letter (they will be asked to do so in the instructions they will receive).

 

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Review the Helpful Resources for Preparing a Competitive Fellowship Application...

...before you begin to prepare your fellowship essays.

2. Familiarize yourself with the functionality of the online fellowship application...

 ...by reading the information provided in Navigating the Online Application.

3. Begin the application process...

...by accessing the online application Login Page.

 

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION RESOURCES

Eligible Fields of Study Lists (.pdf): Predoctoral, Dissertation, or Postdoctoral

Suggestions From  Reviewers (.pdf): Predoctoral, Dissertation or Postdoctoral

Uploads Help (.pdf): PredoctoralDissertation or Postdoctoral

Document Upload Specifications (.pdf)

GRE Information Sheet (.pdf)

Verification of Doctoral Degree Status forms (.pdf): Predoctoral or Dissertation

Transcript Labels (.pdf): Predoctoral, Dissertation  or Postdoctoral

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