Peace Studies Program - Graduate Fellowships

Introduction: The Peace Studies Program will award several graduate student fellowships for the 2009–10 year.  The fellowships cover tuition plus a stipend and health insurance for Cornell Ph.D. students whose research explicitly treats issues of security, conflict, or collective violence.  Preference will be given to students whose work would benefit from and contribute to the inter-disciplinary exchange fostered by the Program.  Successful applicants are expected to participate in Program activities, including the weekly seminar and monthly research dinner seminar.

 Eligibility:  Ph.D. students whose research explicitly treats issues of security, conflict, or collective violence. Preference will be given to students whose work would benefit from and contribute to the inter-disciplinary exchange fostered by the Program. In general, preference will be given to students who plan to be in residence at Cornell during 2009-10, but we will also consider applications from students who are planning field work where the research is clearly relevant to a peace studies topic.

How to Apply:  To apply for one of the fellowships a student should submit: a cover sheet  (form available by clicking here, or in the office)a short thesis prospectus, including a section on research methods; or a general statement of research interests, if the applicant is not at the dissertation stage ,a copy of his/her Cornell transcript, a letter of recommendation from his/her committee chairperson.The applicant should submit materials to: Fellowship Committee ,Peace Studies Program,130 Uris Hall.

Application Deadline : March 13, 2009

Source:  http://www.einaudi.cornell.edu/PeaceProgram/funding/graduate.asp

INTRODUCTION:
Annual award for the purpose of funding advanced education and graduate study grants to attract and support students with outstanding character and ability who hold promise for achievement and distinction in their chosen fields of study.

Fields: Any recognized field of study in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering, architecture or other formal professional training) and scholarly publications focusing on Armenian studies and culture.

ELIGIBILITY:
-U.S. citizens who have an outstanding undergraduate record, are enrolled in an accredited college or university of the United States and demonstrate financial need.
-Further restrictions apply. Limit 3 applications per institution - see application procedures below.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications are available in 143 Caldwell Hall. Please note all restrictions.

Direct applications to Sarah Hale,
Assistant Dean of Student Services,
350 Caldwell Hall.
E-mail: ssh2@cornell.edu.

For more information: http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/liebmann/

Applications: http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/pubs_and_forms/forms/liebmann_fund.pdf

DEADLINE:
January 15th, 2009

SOURCE:
http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/?p=132&id=A1259&cat=&d=&s==

Tags: Undergraduate Scholarships