2012 Summer Grants for Research and Internships in Europe and Eurasia

Announcing 2012 Summer Grants for

Research and Internships in Europe and Eurasia

Deadline March 15, 2012

CREES Research, Internship, and Fellowship (CRIF) Program Grants

The Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (CREES) seeks applications from students in REES and

REES-focused undergraduate and graduate degree programs at the University of Michigan for grants ranging from $500 to $1500 towards summer or semester-long research projects or internships at institutions in Eastern Europe or the former Soviet Union.

CES-Summer Research and Internship Grants

The Center for European Studies (CES) seeks applications from University of Michigan undergraduate and graduate students for grants ranging from $500 to $1500 towards summer research or internships. The grants are intended to promote the study of Europe and European integration. 

U-M undergraduate students are encouraged to apply for the University of Windsor European Union Study Abroad Program, (May, 2012) Leuven and Brussels, Belgium, and may receive funding for this program by applying for CES-EUC Summer Research and Internship Grants. For more information about the program contact Steve Brooks (srbrooks@umd.umich.edu­) director of the program.

Application Procedure

The following materials are required:

· CREES/CES summer funding application*

· Statement of purpose (1-3 pages) including proposed time period, institutional affiliation, your reasons for pursuing the project, and how this experience will contribute to your career goals

· One letter of recommendation

· Budget worksheet*

· Curriculum Vitae

· Official University of Michigan transcript

*Application and budget forms are at http://www.ii.umich.edu/crees/academics/studentfund or  http://www.ii.umich.edu/ces/academics/fundingopportunities

Applicants for research grants may be at preliminary or more advanced stages of their research; applicants for internships should be prepared to identify the venue for their internship in a governmental agency, business, or non-governmental institution in the region. A written project report will be required at the conclusion of the grant.

Summer funding applications and supporting materials must be submitted by 5:00 pm on March 15, 2012 to:

CREES/CES Fellowship Applications, 1080 S. University, Suite 3668, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106

or by email to jclaus@umich.edu.

Questions should be directed to Julie Claus at  jclaus@umich.edu or 734.764.0351.