Fellowships & Grants
The Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture and the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality Dissertation Fellowship Competition
Deadline: Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 12:00 PM
The Centers for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture (CSRPC) and Gender and Sexuality (CSGS) are pleased to announce the CSRPC-CSGS Dissertation Fellowship competition for the academic year 2013-2014. There will be one fellowship awarded.
Eligibility: University of Chicago PhD candidates from all disciplines who are working in the intersection of the topics of race and ethnicity and gender and/or sexuality studies are encouraged to apply. University of Chicago doctoral students who have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. but the dissertation, including formal admission to candidacy, and expect to complete all field work by September 1, 2013 are eligible to apply. Residency at CSRPC/CSGS during the main three academic quarters is essential. Some travel for research for brief periods is allowed, but this must be discussed with the Faculty Directors in advance.
Please note: The fellow may not engage in any renumerative activity, including teaching either on or off campus, while holding the award, and will be ineligible for further internal University funding from any source, including teaching appointments, if the degree is not completed within six months of the end of the CSRPC/CSGS fellowship tenure. Other University of Chicago funding may restrict eligibility.
Award: The successful candidates will receive a stipend of $21,000 for the academic year 2013-2014, along with a research fund of up to $1,000. Tuition, student fees, and health insurance under the Basic Plan will be covered by the award. The recipients of this fellowship will also be given a shared office at the Centers for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture and Gender and Sexuality from September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. The recipients of the fellowship are expected generally to participate in the intellectual life of the two centers.
Application Process: The application should include a completed CSRPC-CSGS Dissertation Fellowship Application, the student’s current CV, a statement of purpose (cover letter describing your work in relation to your general intellectual preparation, commitments, etc.), a prospectus (description of the dissertation), and one chapter. These materials should be submitted as PDFs by email to csrpc_csgsfellowshipapplications@lists.uchicago.edu. This is a secure, dedicated site for applications.
Applicants should also arrange to have two letters of recommendation submitted, also by email to csrpc_csgsfellowshipapplications@lists.uchicago.edu. One of the recommendation letters must come directly from the dissertation chair or supervisor.
The deadline for submission is Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 12:00 PM. Early applications are welcome. Please contact CSRPC Student Affairs Administrator Kafi Moragne-Patterson (kmoragne@gmail.com) or CSGS Student Affairs Administrator Sarah Tuohey (stuohey@uchicago.edu) with any questions.
The Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality Dissertation Fellowship Competition
Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2013, 12:00 PM
The Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality (CSGS) is pleased to announce the dissertation fellowship competition for the academic year 2013-2014. There will be two fellowships awarded.
Eligibility: University of Chicago PhD candidates from all disciplines who are working in the areas of gender and or sexuality studies are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have been admitted to candidacy by April 15, 2013 and should be at an advanced stage of writing the dissertation. Residency at CSGS during the main three academic quarters is essential. Some travel for research for brief periods is allowed, but this must be discussed with the CSGS Faculty Director in advance.
Please note: Other University of Chicago funding may restrict eligibility. Because the intent behind this fellowship is to allow the awardee to devote her/his full attention and effort to the dissertation, the terms of this award do not allow one to engage in any remunerative activity or to hold any other award during the period. Under some circumstances, an exception may be made for teaching one course, but this will be subject to some restrictions.
Award: The successful candidates will receive a stipend of $21,000 for the academic year 2013-2014. Tuition, student fees, and health insurance under the Basic Plan will be covered by the award. The recipients of this fellowship will also be given a shared office at the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality from September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. The recipients of the fellowship are expected to participate in and present at the Gender and Sexuality Studies Workshop and generally to participate in the intellectual life of the center as a whole.
Application Process: The application should include a completed Dissertation Fellowship Application, the student’s current CV, a statement of purpose (cover letter describing your work in relation to your general intellectual preparation, commitments, etc.), a prospectus (description of the dissertation), and one chapter. These materials should be submitted as PDFs by email to fellowshipapplications@lists.uchicago.edu. This is a secure, dedicated site for CSGS applications.
Applicants should also arrange to have two letters of recommendation submitted, also by email to fellowshipapplications@lists.uchicago.edu.
The deadline for submission is Monday, April 15, 2013, 12:00 PM. Early applications are welcome. Please contact Student Affairs Administrator Sarah Tuohey (stuohey@uchicago.edu) with any questions.
The Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality Residential Fellowship Competition
Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2013, 12:00 PM
For 2013-14, the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality will offer up to four Residential Fellowships in gender and/or sexuality studies.
Eligibility: University of Chicago PhD candidates from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. This fellowship provides a research fund of $1,000 along with shared office space at the Center. Recipients of the fellowship are expected to participate in and present at the Gender and Sexuality Studies Workshop and to attend CSGS events as well as participate in the intellectual life of the center as a whole.
Application Process: The application should include a completed Residential Fellowship Application, the student’s current CV, a statement of purpose (cover letter describing your work in relation to your general intellectual preparation, commitments, etc.), and a description of the dissertation (1-2 paragraphs). These materials should be submitted as PDFs by email to fellowshipapplications@lists.uchicago.edu. This is a secure, dedicated site for CSGS applications.
Applicants should also arrange to have one letter of recommendation submitted, also by email to fellowshipapplications@lists.uchicago.edu.
The deadline for submission is Monday, April 15, 2013, 12:00 PM. Early applications are welcome. Please contact Student Affairs Administrator Sarah Tuohey (stuohey@uchicago.edu) with any questions.