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.edu, 734-764-9135). 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.  University of Michigan International Institute Fellowships & Grants 1080 South University Ave, Suite 2660 Ann Arbor, MI  48109-1106 Find us on  Facebook