Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Upcoming Fulbright Information Sessions



Information Sessions
Today: Tuesday, January 29
Tuesday, February 12
Friday, March 1

All sessions will be held from 12:00-1:00pm in room 2609 SSWB. Laptops are welcome and encouraged.

Description: The purpose of the Fulbright Program is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and other countries. The U.S. Department of State makes Fulbright fellowships available to approximately 1,700 U.S. students annually to study, conduct research, teach English, or train in the creative arts in more than 135 countries worldwide.

At the information session, a U-M Fulbright Program Advisor will describe the application and selection process and provide suggestions for making your application more competitive.

Language requirement: Varies by country.

Eligibility Criteria: To apply for this program through the University of Michigan, applicants must (a) be U-M students, alumni or staff; (b) be U.S. citizens; (c) have completed an undergraduate degree by the beginning of the award; and (d) demonstrate the language skills necessary to complete the proposed project.

Deadline: The U-M deadline is early September 2013.

Advising: Applicants should attend an information session andfamiliarize themselves with the Fulbright website, paying particular attention to the About, Countries, and Applicants sections. After attending an information session applicants should meet individually with the appropriate Fulbright Program Advisor:
  • Kelly Peckens (kpeckens@umich.edu) is the advisor for graduate students, professional school students, and all applicants in the arts. Open office hours for advising on a first come, first serve basis from 1:30pm to 4:00pm on Tuesdays & Wednesdays (walk in, call in, or Google chat during those times).
  • Heather Johnson (hdilla@umich.edu) is the advisor for undergraduate students, alumni, and all ETA applicants. 

Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org


Thursday, January 24, 2013

Today @ 5 PM: Introduction to the Foreign Service Officer Selection Process & Test


Introduction to the Foreign Service Officer Selection Process & Test
Thursday, January 24, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
O'Neill Classroom, 1230 Weill Hall

Diplomat in Residence Jim Ellickson-Brown will review the path to a career as a Foreign Service Officer, and provide detailed information about each step in the process. Are you considering whether to take the Foreign Service Test? Trying to figure out the best time of year (October, February, or June) to do so? Curious about the format of the test, what subjects are covered, how to prepare, and test-taking strategies? If so, be sure to attend this session. Sponsored by the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.  For more information see: http://careers.state.gov/officer

-- 
Amy Fredell, MA Career Development
Recruitment Services Coordinator

Graduate Career Services
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
University of Michigan
735 South State Street, 2200 Weill Hall
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-3091

Attention Graduating Seniors: Announcing new *post-graduate* Wallenberg Fellowship


Note: The following announcement is in regards to a new, post-graduate fellowship. This is separate from the previously announced Wallenberg Summer Fellowship

University of Michigan Wallenberg Fellowship

I feel so at home in my little Ann Arbor that I am beginning to sink roots here and have a hard time imagining having to leave. But I am not being very useful here. 

R. Wallenberg, letter to his grandfather, April 10, 1934

Inspired by the spirit of Raoul Wallenberg, the Wallenberg Fellowship is awarded in the spring of each year to a graduating senior of exceptional promise and accomplishment who is committed to service and the public good. The fellowship provides $25,000 to carry out an independent project of learning or exploration anywhere in the world during the year after graduation. The Fellow will engage in a self-designed and self-directed area of exploration or project of experiential learning. Through an active and immersive year-long experience, and by connecting in meaningful ways with the lives of other people and communities, the Wallenberg Fellow will prepare to make a difference in the world.

The Fellowship honors Raoul Wallenberg (B.S. Arch. ’35), one of the most illustrious graduates of the University of Michigan. At Michigan, Raoul Wallenberg was recognized for the excellence of his academic work, his eagerness for knowledge of the world and for understanding others, and for his intrepid independence and resourcefulness. He left Ann Arbor resolved to be actively engaged in life. Ten years later, as a Swedish diplomat during World War II, Raoul Wallenberg coordinated the rescue of tens of thousands of Jews in Budapest. He disappeared after he was arrested by Soviet authorities. One of the great heroes of the twentieth century, Raoul Wallenberg shows that even under the most daunting circumstances one person can make a difference.

Eligibility and requirements

Applicants must be in good academic standing and in their final undergraduate year at the time of their application and must graduate by the time the fellowship begins. Applicants may be of any citizenship. They should have an excellent academic record. They should show evidence of qualities necessary for successfully completing an independent year-long project, such as seriousness of purpose; interest in and openness to others; eagerness to learn and curiosity about the world; self-reliance, poise and maturity; and creativity and resourcefulness. Fellowship support will start on August 15, 2013 and last between eight and twelve months, ending no later than August 14, 2014.

Application

Applications include the following:
  • Application form
  • Project proposal of no more than 1,250 words
  • Project budget that details the costs associated with the proposed activities
  • Personal statement of no more than 1,000 words
  • Up to three letters of recommendation from faculty, advisers or mentors
  • Curriculum Vitae or résumé
  • Transcript
Project proposal. Your proposal should describe a creative self-directed plan for experiential learning or exploration that will engage you with the lives of people and their communities. Your plan may be to build on an experience or interest you have. It may be directed at a life-long ambition that allows you to make use of skills you have acquired. Your plan may include a combination of internships, apprenticeships, research, informal learning, volunteer activities, service or other forms of meaningful interaction and engagement that you initiate and that will allow you to meet your goals. You may include travel to several destinations, but these must be part of a coherent and persuasive overall plan. You must design your own plan and not rely on opportunities provided by another party or organization. The project should not be in a local area where you have previously lived or studied for an extended length of time, nor should it have employment or a formal course of study as the primary activity. Proposals may not include travel to destinations under University Travel Restrictions.

Present your plan in terms of the following:
  • Focus: What questions, issues or area of discovery do you want to explore, and what activities do you wish to undertake to do this?
  • Preparation: What assets do you bring to your proposed activity? What skills, study, research, experience and other preparation will help you successfully accomplish your plans?
  • Engagement: How do you plan to interact with people and communities in meaningful ways?
  • Goals: What do you hope to accomplish? How will your proposed undertaking develop your knowledge and interests and broaden your experience in ways that will contribute to your future path and plans?
  • Impact: What impact will your activity have on the places and communities you visit? How will it broaden your humane understanding of the world and help prepare you to make a difference in the lives of others?
  • Feasibility: How do you plan to stay within your budget? Are there practical constraints with visas or other permissions for the destinations you propose? What are the potential health and safety risks?
Budget statement. A budget template is provided for you to show and explain all anticipated costs associated with the proposed project. If you intend to travel to expensive destinations, explain how you plan to stay within your budget. You must provide information about other anticipated sources of funding. If you are proposing international travel, the budget must include international health insurance and emergency evacuation insurance, such as that offered by HTH International, and any required immunizations. Ineligible expenses include cameras, laptops, digital recorders, telephones, other personal equipment, and personal items such as clothing and medication.

Personal statement. Discuss how your background and life experience, including opportunities and challenges, motivate your decision to apply for the Wallenberg Fellowship. The personal statement should reflect on the personal significance of the proposed project. It should realistically assess your readiness for meeting the demands of an independent year-long project and your commitment to make a difference in the world.

Letters of recommendation. Ask up to three faculty, advisers, or mentors to send letters of recommendation using the provided form. One letter may come from someone outside the University who knows you well. These should offer candid assessments of your academic and personal achievement; of your aptitude and readiness for carrying out the proposed project; and your potential for benefitting from the experience.

Curriculum Vitae or résumé. The curriculum vitae describes your secondary and undergraduate education; your work, research, teaching or other significant experience relevant to your proposed project; professional or volunteer affiliations, activity and community engagement; honors and awards; and publications, performances or exhibitions. Please include a section describing the destinations and durations of any international travel experience you may have had.

Transcript. Include an unofficial University of Michigan transcript and transcripts of other post-secondary study, including summer school.

Selection process

Application is a two-stage process. Seniors must apply to the Dean’s Office of their school or college. Each school or college will review applications and select nominations, and may forward up to two nominations to the Wallenberg Fellowship Selection Committee, made up of representatives from the President’s Office, the Provost’s Office, Rackham, LSA, and Engineering.

Deadlines
  • End of January: information session for schools/colleges, students 
  • March 15: complete applications due to the school/college 
  • April 1: deadline for nominations to the Wallenberg Fellowship Selection Committee; three finalists will be selected for interviews 
  • Mid-April: recommendations submitted to Provost/President 
  • Early May: announcement at Commencement
Staying in touch

The Wallenberg Fellow will have a University of Michigan adviser throughout the year. The Fellow is encouraged to share reflections and evaluate the project regularly during the year, and to consult with the adviser about problems or difficulties. The adviser must be notified in advance of significant changes in plans or itinerary. If a change in plans is necessary, this should be in the spirit of the original proposal. The Fellow also will provide a final report on activities and expenses, and must seek prior approval before expending $1,000 or more from Fellowship funds for purposes not in the project proposal. 

Questions?

Contact Dr. John Godrey at jgodfrey@umich.edu 

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

1/24 @ 6 PM: Panel on Language Learning & Careers in Global Health


Today 2-6 PM: Winter Career Expo


Winter Career Expo
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2-6PM 
Michigan Union (2nd floor)


List of participating organizations: 

Interested in global work or going abroad?  Here's the result of searching for location: International/non-US

For 60+ additional opportunities for studying, working, interning, volunteering or teaching abroad, see the organizations that came to the International Opportunities Fair in October 2012:


Need advice?  Contact us!

Bill Nolting & Kelly Nelson
University of Michigan International Center
603 E. Madison Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
Phone: 734.647.2299, Fax:  734.647.2181
http://www.internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

UM Fellowship & Funding Deadlines for Internships & Research Abroad

UM FELLOWSHIP AND FUNDING DEADLINES FOR INTERNSHIPS & RESEARCH ABROAD (for continuing students)

You should have your internship arrangements in place by the time you apply, in order to be competitive. Here are a few of the major funding sources through UM units, with deadlines.   Most opportunities are open to undergraduate and graduate students.  Opportunities reserved for graduate students are listed near the end of this message. In addition to the opportunities below, be sure to contact your own department and school/college to see whether they have additional funding opportunities.

Fellowships open to Undergrads and Graduate Students

Fellowships open to Graduate Students Only

Additional Resources
  • Click here to view the International Career Pathways presentation on "Funding for Research and Internships Abroad," which took place in November. Administrators of several of the grants below talk about their funding opportunities, including tips for applying.
  • Click here, then on "Tips..." to view a Statement of Purpose Writing Workshop presented by Sweetland Writing Center. 
  • For a list of offices that offer funding, please see the Funding section of the Global Michigan website.

Friday, January 18, 2013

Upcoming CGIS Study Abroad Deadline



Where will you be next summer, fall, or academic year? Does it fit into your academic plan? Can you participate in an internship while taking classes?

Make sure your questions are answered before you submit your application on February 1, 2013. Don’t forget to apply for the CGIS Scholarship due on February 1 as well!

Browse and apply for programs: http://www.mcompass.umich.edu

Center for Global and Intercultural Study
cgis@umich.edu
734-764-4311
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/cgis
G155 Angell Hall, 435 S. State St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Apply by Feb 1st: Research Funding for Rackham Students






Rackham International Research Awards (RIRA)

Award Description:  The Rackham Graduate School announces 2013 Rackham International Research Awards (RIRA) to support doctoral and master’s students conducting degree-related research outside the United States and Puerto Rico.  The grant is intended to defray the costs of conducting clearly defined research projects that are directly related to the applicant’s dissertation or thesis.  The maximum award amount is $10,000.
Eligibility:  Doctoral students must reach candidacy by September 2013 and have an approved dissertation topic.  Students in master’s programs must be engaged in a non-course related research project required for their degree.  Students of any citizenship may apply.  Students may not apply exclusively for language training, but may submit proposals that combine language study with research.  Students with external research fellowship support may apply, but must demonstrate convincing need for additional funding.  Students who have previously received a Rackham International Research Award are ineligible. 
Deadline:  Applications should be submitted by 11:59pm on Friday, February 1, 2013.
Application:  The online application and further information are available on theRIRA webpage
Contact: Kelly Peckens (kpeckens@umich.edu734-764-9135). Open office hours for advising on a first come, first serve basis from 1:30pm to 4:00pm on Tuesdays & Wednesdays - walk in, call in, or Google chat during those times. 

Ann Arbor, MI  48109-1106
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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

International Institute Individual Fellowship --Former Grantee Panel




International Institute Individual Fellowship (IIIF)
Former Grantee Panel

Presentations by three of the 2012 IIIF Grantees

Joshua Shake
Urban Planning Ph.D. pre-candidate
Research in Brazil

Ann Duong
LSA senior
Internship in Vietnam

Sarah Hodin
LSA senior
Research in Kenya and Uganda

Thursday, January 24, 12:00-1:00pm
2609 School of Social Work Building

Grantees will discuss preparing their projects & applications, making in-country contacts, and the focus of their projects.  Q & A will be held after presentations.

About the II Individual Fellowship: The International Institute Individual Fellowships are designed to support University of Michigan students, regardless of citizenship, who are enrolled in a degree program and wish to participate in internships or conduct research abroad. Award amounts are up to $5,000.

Eligibility Criteria: University of Michigan undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students are eligible, regardless of citizenship. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program. Ph.D. candidates are not eligible.  Students graduating before the start of the project are not eligible.  Eligible students must return to campus for at least one term prior to graduation. Eligible internship or research projects must be at least one month in length, constitute at least a 30-hour-per-week time commitment (exclusive of language training), and meet all requirements of the University Travel Policy and the Institutional Review Board.

Project Categories:
  • Internships
  • Research Projects
  • Preliminary Dissertation Research
Deadline: The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2013. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Submission: Electronically submit each of the items listed below.  

  1. The International Institute Individual Fellowship on-line application.
  2. A statement of purpose
  3. A letter of invitation (required for internship applicants
  4. A budget
  5. A resume or curriculum vitae.
  6. An unofficial U-M transcript.
  7. One letter of reference from a U-M faculty or staff member
Results will be announced by mid-April 2013.


Contact: Kelly Peckens (kpeckens@umich.edu734-764-9135). Open office hours for advising on a first come, first serve basis from 1:30pm to 4:00pm on Tuesdays & Wednesdays - walk in, call in, or Google chat during those times.

Ann Arbor, MI  48109-1106
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Friday, January 11, 2013

Thurs Jan 17th @ 10AM: Statement of Purpose Writing Workshop


statement of purpose Writing workshop
Tips for writing your statement of purpose for international fellowship funding applications

Expert advice from a Sweetland writing professional
· Formulating your research question
· Appealing to the selection committee
· Explaining why you need foreign language training
· Defining goals for overseas travel

Thursday, January 17, 2013
10:00-11:00 am
1636 International Institute
School of Social Work Building

Funding Opportunities Include:
Grants from Area Studies Centers (please check individual Centers for opportunities)



Upcoming Education Abroad Info Tables & Info Sessions

All information tables will take place in the Michigan Union, ground floor lobby (outside of the bookstore)

Information Sessions will take place in the International Center, Room 9

*****

Tuesday, January 15th
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Arcadia University Study Abroad

Wednesday, January 16th
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
CIS Abroad

Tuesday, January 22nd
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM 
Intrax Internships Abroad
ProWorld Service Corps
Intrax/ProWorld Info Session: 4:00-5:00 PM in the International Center, Room 9 (603 E. Madison Street)

Friday, January 25th
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
CIEE Study Abroad

Friday, January 25th
3:30 PM, International Center, Room 9 (603 E. Madison Street)
Teach on the Beach Information SessionU-M Contact: Yolanda Chapman (ychapman@umich.edu) 

Tuesday, January 29th 
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
AIFS Study Abroad

Tuesday, February 5th
 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ISA Study Abroad

Thursday, February 14th 
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Boston University Study/Intern Abroad

Friday, February 15th
11-2:30 PM
U-M Dearborn: International Summer Program in Management 
INFO SESSION: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, International Center, Room 9

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Apply by Feb 1st: CEW Grad Student Fellowship for South or Southeast Asia


The Center for the Education of Women at U-M presents the following fellowship:

Menakka and Essel Bailey Graduate Fellowship
 

The Menakka and Essel Bailey Graduate Fellowship offers multiple grants up to$6,500 each for graduate students who are U.S. citizens pursuing research, field work, cultural experience, or other study relevant to their graduate degree, preferably in the areas of public health, health care, or environmental work in South or Southeast Asia (excluding China or Japan). Preference given to students seeking funds in addition to this source.
Application must be postmarked by February 1, 2013.
To apply, please submit an original plus four copies of a packet that contains the following:
  • A proposal of not more than 1500 words describing the applicant’s reasons for planning to study or conduct research in South or Southeast Asia (excluding China and Japan) as well as the objectives and methods of any planned research project
  • An Application which includes financial and project budgets itemizing all costs and showing how the Bailey funds would fit into the budget and how additional costs, if any, would be covered
  • Two letters of recommendation including the Request for Reference cover sheet, both of which should come from faculty in the applicant’s discipline(s).  The letters and cover sheets may be submitted directly by recommenders separately from the application.
  • An updated curriculum vitae
  • A transcript
  • An indication via the transcript or other means of having studied the language of the country the applicant intends to visit
  • Proof of IRB approval for the project (if relevant for the nature of the research)
Please mail or deliver your application packets to:
Center for the Education of Women
Attention: Doreen Murasky / Scholarship Manager and Senior Counselor
330 E. Liberty Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2274
Telephone: 734.764.7271 Fax: 734.998.6203

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Apply by Jan 31st: Two Summer Research Opportunities in Germany (No German Required!)

Happy New Year!

The message below outlines two great opportunities for researching abroad in Germany this summer. As the subject line notes, the application deadline for both programs is January 31st.

Neither program requires previous study of the German language.

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DAAD RISE

RISE undergrads have the opportunity to work on cutting edge research projects at top research institutions (e.g., Max-Planck-Institutes) and universities in Germany. Students are paired with German PhD students in a unique mentoring partnership to ensure immediate integration into hands-on lab work and a built-in social network with an excellent opportunity to develop new technical skills. RISE participants receive a scholarship to cover living expenses. 

These programs are targeted to students from the fields of engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, earth sciences (geology) and related disciplines.

To learn more about RISE, please visit: http://www.daad.de/rise/en or email: rise@daad.de

UROP 2013 at RWTH Aachen University

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program at RWTH Aachen University fosters research partnerships between qualified
undergraduates from top US and Canadian universities and research faculty at RWTH Aachen University. The program is specifically designed for students who wish to attain hands-on experience in fundamental research at one of the top universities of science and technology worldwide.

Available projects are mostly in the fields of science and engineering, but also include architecture, business, economics, linguistics, and psychology. To see a complete list of available projects, click here.

To learn more, please visit the website.

To view the application process, click here

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Apply by 3/15: Funding for Grad Students Pursuing field research in Latin America

LACS Tinker Field Research Grants

The Tinker Field Research Grant supports master's, doctoral, and professional school students conducting preliminary fieldwork in Latin America, providing them with the opportunity to establish professional and academic contacts, assess research sites, and refine their projects. Master’s candidates may research master’s theses or projects; Ph.D. students may carry out preliminary research for dissertations.

Financial support covers international airfare, in-country transportation, and some field-related expenses.

Eligibility: U-M students enrolled in an M.A. degree, professional degree, and/or Ph.D. degree are eligible to apply for these awards. Priority, however, will be given to students enrolled in the LACS certificate program and those purisuing a Ph.D. degree. Master's students are encouraged to apply. There are no nationality restrictions. Citizens of Latin American countries enrolled in the university may be eligible to receive awards to conduct research in their home countries as long as they have little or no previous field research experience in that country. Research projects are to be conducted in the Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking countries of Latin America (excluding Puerto Rico). The awards must be used for brief research trips, two weeks to four months in duration.

Please note that Tinker Research Grants are not to be used for dissertation research, but rather to provide graduate students with their initial exploratory experience in developing independent research projects and conducting field research in Latin America.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following materials by 5:00p.m. on Friday, March 15th, 2013:

  • Application cover sheet
  • 3-page statement (double spaced, 12pt. font) describing the project to be undertaken and how it relates to degree program
  • Proposed itinerary and budget
  • Current U-M transcript
  • Letter of recommendation from U-M adviser
  • CV
Awardees will be required to give a public presentation of their work and research experience upon coming back from the field. Generous support for these grants have been given by the Tinker Foundation, the International Institute, and LACS.

For further information, please contact LACS Assistant Director, Lenny A. Ureña, at lurena@umich.edu.

Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies

School of Social Work Building

1080 South University Ave.

Suite 2607

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106

ph: 734.763.0553

fx: 734.615.8880

e: lacs.office@umich.edu