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

International Institute Individual Fellowship --Former Grantee Panel

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International Institute Individual Fellowship (IIIF)

Former Grantee Panel

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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.

Website:  Click here to learn more.

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.

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University of Michigan International Institute
Fellowships & Grants

1080 South University Ave, Suite 2660

Ann Arbor, MI  48109-1106

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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:

Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships

International Institute Individual Fellowships

Rackham International Research Award (RIRA)

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

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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 Session: U-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

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

dmurasky@umich.edu

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. 

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