NWO Rubicon Postdoctoral Fellowships 2010, Netherlands

NWO Rubicon Postdoctoral Fellowships 2010, Netherlands

About NWO:
The NWO Organization comprises several units. Eight Divisions for Sciences develop new research programmes, assess subsidy requests and monitor projects that NWO finances. This also applies to the NWO Foundation WOTRO, though its focus lies with research in aid of developing countries. For the use of large scale research facilities NWO often operates as an intermediary. In 1990 the Netherlands National Computing Facilities Foundation, a.k.a. NCF, was founded to mediate for computing power. To meet new trends in science and society, NWO has also set up various Temporary Task Forces. These task forces are aimed at speeding up the development of promising technologies. Furthermore, NWO encompasses nine Research Institutes with years of research expertise and hightech large scale instruments for research into earth’s oceans, outer space, man, society, nature, technology, the smallest building blocks, and the bedrock principles of science.

Detail:
The aim of the Rubicon programme is to encourage talented researchers at Dutch universities and research institutes run by KNAW and NWO to dedicate themselves to a career in postdoctoral research. Rubicon offers researchers who have completed their doctorates in the past year the chance to gain experience at a top research institution outside the Netherlands (maximum of two years). The Rubicon programme also offers talented researchers from abroad the opportunity to obtain grants to spend a maximum of two years in the Netherlands to conduct research.

Eligibility:
1. Postgraduates who are currently engaged in doctoral research or who have been awarded a doctorate in the twelve months preceding the relevant deadline. Applicants who are still engaged in doctoral research may only apply if their supervisor provides a written declaration approving their thesis.
2. Women especially are urged to apply.
3. Researchers from abroad may apply

Application Procedure:
A period of up to two years at an institution outside the Netherlands or at a Dutch institution. The minimum duration is twelve months. Standard awards have been set both for periods spent abroad and for periods spent in the Netherlands.

Extra Information:
In order to promote mobility among researchers, applications will be admissible only if the candidate is to conduct the research at an institution other than the one where he or she graduated or that awarded his or her doctorate. The research must also be conducted in a country other than the one where the applicant graduated or obtained the doctorate, unless that country is the Netherlands. It is not allowed to combine research at different institutes. Depending on the nature of the project, applicants may conduct field research. Candidates may apply for a Rubicon grant only once. An application will be deemed to have been made if the application has been accepted for consideration by NWO. Past recipients of Talent grants will not be eligible for consideration under the Rubicon programme. Applications must be submitted by individual researchers and not by pairs or teams of researchers. Application must be submitted via NWO’s electronic submission system Iris.

Deadline: Closing date for submitting applications is 1 September 2010. There are three selection rounds a year for Rubicon grants.

Selection Criteria:
Proposals will be assessed on the basis of quality criteria (as listed in the brochure which can be downloaded from this website) and certain policy criteria.

Procedure:
* Multidisciplinary advisory committees will assess the applications.
* The views of external referees will not be sought.
* The final award decisions will be made by the boards of the relevant divisions/foundation.
* The entire assessment procedure will take approximately 4 months.

Committees:
Three multidisciplinary advisory committees will be appointed by NWO:
* the Social Sciences (MaGW) and Humanities (GW) divisions will appoint a single advisory committee for the alpha and gamma cluster;
* the Earth and Life Sciences (ALW) and Medical Sciences (ZonMw) divisions will appoint a single advisory committee for the life sciences cluster;
* and the Physical Sciences (EW), Chemical Sciences (CW) and Physics (N) divisions and the Technology Foundation (STW) will appoint a single advisory committee for the beta cluster.

Contact:
P/O Box 93138 – NL2509 AC Den Haag
phone +31 (0)70 344 06 40 – fax +31 (0)70 385 09 71
email nwo@nwo.nl

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HRSA Scholarship 2010 in Texas Woman?s University, USA

TWU – HRSA SCHOLARSHIP 2010 – USA

HRSA Scholarship 2010 in Texas Woman’s University, USA


About TWU
Texas Woman’s University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation’s largest university primarily for women. Its campuses in Denton, Dallas and Houston are joined by an e-learning campus offering innovative online degree programs in business, education and general studies. Eight consecutive years of growth have produced a record enrollment of 13,338.

Detail:
Texas Woman’s University is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded TWU funds through the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students Program.

Eligibility:
Students eligible to apply for funds must meet the minimum requirements of:
1. Documented Financial Need
2. US Citizen
3. Full-Time Student
4. Admitted into the Undergraduate Nursing Program (pre-nursing students are not eligible) or the Graduate Occupational Therapy Program
5. Good Standing with TWU
6. Must Comply with Post Award Reporting (i.e. provide the name and location of post graduate employment)

Award:
TWU will be making scholarship awards for full time Occupational Therapy Students and full time upper level Baccalaureate Nursing Students including RN to BSN (pre-nursing students are not eligible). The scholarship awards for the 2010/2011 academic year will range from $2,500 to $6,000 and over 140 awards will be made.

Financial Need Eligibility – For the purpose of this application, the parents’ income will be used to determine a student’s eligibility in all cases except in those cases where the student is at least 24 years old and has not been listed as a dependent on his or her parents’ income tax for 3 or more years.
Size of family *
Income Level must
not exceed**
1 $43,320
2 58,280
3 73,240
4 88,200
5 103,160
6 118,120
7 133,080
8 148,040
* Includes only dependents listed on federal income tax forms.
**Adjusted gross income for calendar year 2009

Deadline: Applications may be faxed, e-mailed or mailed and received by August 13, 2010

Application Form: http://ping.fm/kWcGK

Contact:
U.S. Mail – Texas Woman’s University
Office of Student Life
Attn: HRSA Scholarship
P.O. Box 425739
Denton, TX 76204-5739
Fax: (940) 898-3629
E-Mail: HRSAscholarship@twu.edu

Source: http://www.twu.edu/

Alpha Beta Gamma Foundsation Scholarships Are For Graduate And Undergraduare Students 2010 In USA

ALPHA BETA GAMMA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP 2010 – USA

Alpha Beta Gamma Foundsation Scholarships Are For Graduate And Undergraduare Students 2010 In USA

Job Description:
Application are invited for graduate and undergraduate students.Eligibility:
-You must be at least a sophomore to apply.
-Applicants must be a full time student and a member of Alpha Gamma Delta in good standing toreceive a scholarship in the upcoming fall term.
- Please do not reproduce this application on a computer. Complete this form or a photocopy.
- No double-sided copies or staples please.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Application:
A four-page application formApplications are to be typed or printed in black ink.(Note: Signatures on pages 2 and 4 are required for a complete application.)

Narrative:
- An original transcript of grades from your universityPhotocopies of transcripts or transcripts downloaded from the internet are NOT acceptable unless they bear an original stamp or seal from your university’s registrar’s office.- One completed recommendation form from a member of Alpha Gamma DeltaThis recommendation should be from an advisor, if applicant is a collegian.- Two completed recommendation forms from non-members Professors or employers may write non-member letters.It is highly recommended that you mail all parts of the application in one envelope. This helps prevent delays or mistakes. If the university or an individual completing a recommendation form prefers to send information directly to the Foundation office, they may do so. Don’t assume it has been done! To prevent misunderstandings, check with your college or university and the individuals writing recommendations well ahead of the deadline to be sure all parts of your application have been mailed on time.The selection ofscholarship recipients is a lengthy process. All applicants will be notified via mail by mid July of their application status. Notification will be sent to the permanent address you list on yourscholarship application.mplete the form by following the directions on the instructions page. Use the instructions page as a checklist since applications will not be considered unless complete and postmarked by March 1, 2011.


Mail to: Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, 3905 Vincennes Road, Suite 105, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
Address:
Alpha Gama Delta Foundation
3905 Vincennes Road
Suite 105

Last Date To Apply: 1 March 2011

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Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) In Australia 2010

AUSTRALIA – MIRS SCHOLARSHIP 2010

Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) In Australia 2010

About MIRS:
The Melbourne Scholarship Program (MSP) aims to provide access to a world class university for the best Australian and international students. As detailed elsewhere on our website, at the graduate research level the MSP comprises scholarships that provide a living allowance (ie. stipend), fee remissions and funding to help facilitate study and research overseas.

Description:
The Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) is awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University of Melbourne, Australia. MIRSs are funded by the University with each faculty having a limited number to award.

Number of Scholarships:
Each year the University offers about 220 new Melbourne Research Scholarships (MRSs), of which about 100 are normally awarded to international students as MIRSs.

Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for a MIRS, applicants need to have an unconditional offer of a place in a graduate research degree course (eg. masters by research, PhD or other research doctorate) at the University of Melbourne. Please click on the following link for further information concerning the eligibility criteria. Both commencing and currently enrolled international research higher degree students may apply.

Selection Citeria:
Selection will be based on the eligibility criteria and academic merit. Scholarship assessment guidelines, tips for applicants and other funding opportunities may be found on the Scholarships Resources webpage.

How To Apply:
International students are automatically considered for all of the scholarships listed below once they receive an unconditional course offer for an eligible course. Applicants must apply for admission using the online application available at http://ping.fm/dxa8D
There is no separate scholarship application form.
1.) Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)
2.) Melbourne International Fee Remission Scholarships (MIFRS)
3.) Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS)
4.) Human Rights Scholarships (HRS)

The Only Exceptions are:
Applicants for the Human Rights Scholarship must also complete the 2011 International HRS Application Form (PDF: 50kb); students who are already enrolled in the course for which they seek a scholarship must apply online via the Student Portal. The online application must be submitted with the required documents, including Referee Reports, by the closing date.
Applicants wishing to reapply must submit a new application via the Student Portal and also submit a ‘Form to Reapply’. The MSO travelling scholarships (please check the details for the travelling scholarships as each has its own application procedure and closing date.)

Closing Date and Timelines :
MIRS applicants should submit their ‘Application for Admission: International Graduate Student‘ form (PDF) or online application by 31 October 2010. Applications received after this date will only be considered for any MIRSs that remain at the time the application is assessed for scholarship. In order to be considered for the greatest range and number of scholarships, it is highly recommended that you submit your application by the IPRS closing date of 31 August 2010.

Contact:
Melbourne Scholarships Office
3rd Floor, John Smyth Building
Gate No. 6, Swanston Street
Telephone: + 61 3 8344 8747
Contact Hours: 9:00am – 5:15pm, Monday to Friday.

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University Of Western Australia India?s Scholarships 2010

INDIA’S SCHOLARSHIP 2010 – UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

University Of Western Australia India’s Scholarships 2010

Introduction:
Eligible Indian applicants, who can commit to paying fifty-percent (50%) of their full tuition fees to undertake a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at The University of Western Australia, may apply for an India SIRF Scholarship. This scholarship will cover fifty-percent (50%) of all tuition fees for up to 4 years, as well as Overseas Student Health Cover, and provide a full living allowance scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria:
In order to apply for an India Scholarship for International Research Fees (Indian SIRF), applicants must:
• be citizens of India
• be able to commit to funding personally or have a commitment from a recognised sponsor fifty percent (50%) of the full tuition fees for up to 4 years
• demonstrate English language proficiency to an acceptable standard (see http://www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/postqrad/doctorates/admission/enqlish for more information)
• have completed a relevant undergraduate degree requiring at least four years of study with First Class Honours, or the equivalent
• be prepared to enroll as a full-time candidate for a higher degree by research
The duration of the scholarships is up to two years for Masters courses and up to four years for PhD courses. In order to be offered an India SIRF, applicants must have guaranteed funding for fifty percent (50%) of the their tuition fees for the full four-year duration of their candidature. Successful India SIRF applicants will be provided with a full living allowance scholarship. Living allowances are payments made to students while they are studying to cover living expenses. Scholarship students are only permitted to work limited hours and must enroll full-time so it is extremely important that students have a source of funds on which to live while they carry out their studies. In 2010, the living allowance scholarship will be $25,427 per annum tax-free. Successful applicants will normally be expected to start their PhD study program at UWA within 12 months of the scholarship being awarded.

Contact:
Scholarships Officer
Graduate Research and Scholarships Office
The University of Western Australia (M358)
35 Stirling Highway, Crawley
Western Australia 6009
Telephone: +61 8 6488 2807
Fax: +61 8 6488 1919
Website: http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/
Email address: internationalscholarships@uwa.edu.au

Last Date for Applications: August 14, 2010

Source: http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/

RESEARCH TRAVEL GRANTS ? PhD STUDENTS IN INDIA 2010

RESEARCH TRAVEL GRANTS – PhD STUDENTS IN INDIA 2010

Inlaks Research Travel Grants Scholarship For Phd Students In India 2010

Introduction:
The Foundation has been supporting innovative work in research and scholarship for more than two decades. It now launches a new “Inlaks Research Travel Grant” to assist registered Ph.D. students of Indian universities to undertake short-term visits to universities abroad to collect material, use facilities and consult experts.

Subjects for which the grant is available:
Humanities and Social Sciences

Who Can Apply:
The applicants must:
1) hold confirmed Ph.D registration for at least two years but for not more than four years.
2) have a first class degree at either Bachelor’s (Honours) or Master’s level, preferably both.
3) be under 35 years of age on 31 December in the year of applying.

What does the award offer:
“Inlaks Research Travel Grant” offers financial support for a maximum of 3 months at a university/institution/library abroad.
The Grant will cover:
1) Discounted air fare
2) Maintenance expenses at a modest rate
3) Funds for buying material and books, and making copies of relevant literature.

How To Apply:
1) Fully filled form for “Inlaks Travel Grant”. The forms may be downloaded from the website.
2) Sample of written work (3000-5000 words) on the subject of the candidate’s research. This should preferably be a draft (with full annotation and documentation) of the chapter of the Ph.D thesis along with details regarding the reading list, surveys, or any other work done towards the thesis.
3) Evidence of having communicated with concerned persons or institutions abroad and having received a positive response.
4) A written and signed statement from the applicant’s supervisor stating:1) the candidate’s ability,focus and progress in the work done under her/his supervision.
2) the candidate’s need to go abroad that the funds for the visit cannot be obtained from any other source.
3) The fully filled in forms and other enclosures must be sent by post to the following address::
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation,
C/o Inlaks India Foundation,
86/87 Atlanta,
Nariman Point,
Mumbai 400 021

Important Conditions:
1.) Any material collected by the selected candidates (books, copies, instruments etc.) must become the property of the candidate’s institution for wider use by future scholars.
2.) All this material must carry a statement regarding the support received from the Inlaks Research Travel Grants.
3.) The grants must be utilized within nine months of the date of award.
4.) The students must furnish vouchers/evidence for major expenses like lodging, library fees, buying books, etc.

Selection Procedure:
The candidates will be expected to go through a two-tier selection procedure.
First round: short-listing on the basis of the written record submitted by the candidate.
Second and final round: Personal interview of the short-listed candidates.
(NOTE: The candidates short-listed for the interview will be informed by early to mid October. The final interviews will be held by end October).

Download Application Form: http://ping.fm/NroXr

Last Date of Receiving Application Forms : 21 September 2010

Address:
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation,
C/o Inlaks India Foundation,
86/87 Atlanta,
Nariman Point,
Mumbai 400 021
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Maulana Azad National Scholarship 2010

SCHOLARSHIP FOR NATIONAL 2010 – MAULANA

Maulana Azad National Scholarship 2010

Introduction:
The Foundation was established on the occasion of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s birth centenary celebrations. His eventful life was packed with outstanding achievements in the diverse fields. He was towering figure on the Indian political scene and a scholar rated high in the realms of Urdu Literature. To this, he added a trend-setting innings as a journalist. But his greatest claim to fame was his contribution as a thinker with a world vision and humanist outlook. A dogged freedom fighter and an un-failing upholder of secular and democratic values. Maulana Azad deserves to be introduced afresh to the modern generation of Indians.

The Foundation is a voluntary, non-political, non-profit making social service organization, established to promote education amongst educationally backward sections of the Society. It is fully funded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India. The Hon’ble Minister of Minority Affairs is Ex-Officio President of the Foundation. It was registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 on 6th July 1989.

Eligibility:
Maulana Azad Education Foundation is providing Maulana Azad National Scholarship of Rs. 12,000/- each (6,000/- in XI & 6,000/- in XII) to meritorious girl students belonging to National minorities (ie. Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist and Parsi).

MAEF invites applications for providing Maulana Azad National Scholarship 2010 with the following criteria:
* New MAEF Scholarship 2010 application forms, state wise quota, list of last year’s Scholarship holders as well as further details terms & conditions are available on the MAEF website www.maef.nic.in from which the MAEF Scholarship application form can be downloaded free of cost. The MAEF Scholarship application forms are also available free of cost in the office of the Foundation at New Delhi as well as with State Government. Photocopy of the forms can be used freely.
* Duly filled in application for MAEF Scholarship 2010 alongwith necessary enclosures should be sent directly by Post / Courier / Submitted in person to the mentioned:
The Secretary, Maulana Azad Education Foundation, Social Justice Service Centre, Chelmsford Road, New Delhi – 110 055.
* Scholarship is strictly based on the marks obtained in 10th Class and the quota fixed for each state based on minority population. No recommendation from State / any other authority is required.
* Scholarship amount is directly sent to the successful applicant by bank transfer / Cheque.
* There is no fees / charges for either application form or for any other service in this regard. Nothing is to be paid to anyone.
* No other scholarship or financial assistance is given by MAEF to students of any other class except as mentioned above.
* The Maulana Azad Education Foundation has no branch or authorised offices / agency anywhere in India for this purpose.

Last Date for Submitting Applications: August 31, 2010

Address:
Maulana Azad Education Foundation
(Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India)
Social Justice Service Centre, Chelmsford Road
Opposite New Delhi Railway Reservation Centre
New Delhi 110055
Contact No. +91-11-23583788/23583789
Fax No. +91-11-23561945
Website: http://maef.nic.in/

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Truman Fellowship At Sandia National Laboratories 2010 In USA

TRUMAN FELLOWSHIP 2010 – SNL IN USA

Truman Fellowship At Sandia National Laboratories 2010 In USA

Introduction:
Sandia National Laboratories announces the establishment of the President Harry S. Truman Fellowship in National Security Science and Engineering to attract the best nationally recognized new Ph.D. scientists and engineers.

Requirements:
Eligibility criteria include: U.S. citizenship, the ability to obtain a DOE “Q” clearance; research in areas of interest to national security; the candidate must have been awarded a Ph.D. (minimum 3.5 undergraduate and 3.7 graduate GPA preferred) within the past 3 years at the time of application or will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment; and, candidates seeking their first national laboratory appointment (pre postdoc internships excluded).Research at SandiaSandia National Laboratories is a federally funded research and development organization and contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy. Sandia has research focus areas in advanced computing; information systems and mathematics; bioscience and technology; combustion, chemical, and plasma sciences; cyber security; engineering sciences; geosciences; intelligent systems and robotics; materials science and technology; microelectronics and microsystems; nanosciences and technology; nuclear and alternative energy; pulsed power and directed energy; and remote sensing and satellite systems.

How To Apply:
The Truman Fellowship is a three-year appointment normally commencing on October 1. The number of appointments is limited. A panel of senior scientists and engineers at Sandia will review candidates.The application deadline for fellows is December 5 of the year prior to the October start date. Applicants for the Truman Fellowship may be considered for other positions.Instructions:
1. Read the Truman Application Guidelines [word icon] (Word 102KB) and provide the required documentation as detailed within the Guidelines.
2. Go to Sandia’s web-based system.
3. Apply for the Harry S. Truman Fellowship, Job #635052

The Fellowship:
The Fellowship provides the opportunity for recipients to pursue independent research of their own choosing that supports the national security mission of Sandia National Laboratories. The appointee is expected to foster creativity and to stimulate exploration of forefront science and technology and high-risk, potentially high-value R&D.Truman Fellowship candidates are expected to have solved a major scientific or engineering problem in their thesis work or will have provided a new approach or insight to a major problem, as evidenced by a recognized impact in their field.

Benefits:
The salary for Truman Fellows is $110,800. The Labs also offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance; savings and income plan (401K); and paid holidays and vacation.Fellows may work at either of the Laboratories’ principal locations. Both Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Livermore, California, offer a complete range of cultural and recreational activities.

Last Date To Apply;December 5,2010

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Amsterdam University Offers PhD Position In Music Cognition 2010 In USA

PhD Position In USA – University Of Amsterdam

Amsterdam University Offers PhD Position In Music Cognition 2010 In USA

Detail:
The PhD student will take part in the CSCA research programme: The role of neural plasticity in conscious perception and will be supervised by the principal investigator Prof. Henkjan Honing and a postdoctoral researcher. This programme consists of three intertwined projects addressing the following three questions:
* Does consciousness require synaptic plasticity?
* Does perceptual learning depend on consciousness and not on attention?
* Does conscious perception depend on previous learning of image statistics?

The PhD project will mainly contribute to the second question by studying hierarchical time perception in adults. In addition, the project will be concerned with the computational modeling of the temporal aspects of music (such as rhythm, timing, and tempo) and the role of perception, attention, expectation and memory in music cognition. Next to computational modeling, we will use brain imaging techniques to identify global neural correlates of rhythm perception.

Requirements:
* A Master’s degree with excellent grades in a relevant field, such as cognitive science, music cognition, computer science or psychology
* Candidates should have a keen interest in music cognition
* Candidates should have demonstrable skills in either computational modeling and/or in experimental psychology
* Good academic writing and presentation skills
* Good social and organisational skills

FurtherInformation:
A detailed description of the research programme can be found at: www.hum.uva.nl/mmm/jobs.html

Appointment:
The PhD candidate will be appointed for a period of four years at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Amsterdam. A contract will be given in the first instance for one year, with an extension for the following three years on the basis of a positive evaluation. The gross monthly salary (on a full time basis) will be €2,042 during the first year and will reach €2,612 during the fourth year.

Job Application:
Applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two letters of reference, and an application statement should be submitted before 1 September 2010. Please sent your documents to: ILLC Office, University of Amsterdam, attn. Ms Ingrid van Loon, P.O. Box 94242, 1090 GE Amsterdam, The Netherlands, or to: i.m.vanloon@uva.nlPlease state the vacancy number and ’strictly confidential’ in the upper left corner of the envelope or in the subject field of your email.In the application statement (approximately 500 words) the candidate should express his or her interest in the programme, and is invited to specify his or her own ideas on the research questions addressed in relation to the study of the temporal aspects of music cognition.

Tasks:
* Complete and defend a PhD thesis within four years
* Regularly present intermediate research results at international workshops and conferences, and publish them in proceedings and journals
* Collaborate with the researchers in other parts of the programme supervised by Prof. V. Lamme, Prof. C. Pennartz and Prof. A. Smeulders
* Participate in the organization of the programme’s research activities and events, such as conferences, workshops, and joined publications
* Assist in teaching activities in the domain of music cognition

Last Date To Apply:1September2010

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DOCTORAL DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIP 2010

DOCTORAL DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIP 2010

Association Of College And Research Libraries Provides Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship 2010 In USA

About Us: This award fosters research in academic librarianship by encouraging and assisting doctoral students in the field with their dissertation research.

Eligibility:
The recipient of the fellowship must meet the following qualifications:
* Be an active doctoral student enrolled in an accredited degree-granting institution
* Be engaged in researching a topic related to academic librarianship
* Have completed all coursework
* Have had a dissertation proposal accepted by the institution
* A recipient of the fellowship may not receive it a second time.
* Applicant need not be an ACRL member

Criteria:
Proposals will be judged primarily on merit with emphasis on the following:
* Potential significance of the research to the field of academic librarianship. (No attempt will be made to define academic librarianship, but the subject should be consistent with topics usually published in College & Research Libraries or key refereed library and information science research journals or presented at ACRL meetings.)
* Validity of the methodology and proposed methods of analysis
* Originality and creativity
* Clarity and completeness of the proposal
* Presentation of a convincing plan for completion in a reasonable amount of time
* Evidence of a continuing interest in scholarship such as a previous publication record

Awardee Obligation:
Recipients of the fellowship are required to submit a 6-10 page report of the results of their research to the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) within two months of the project’s completion. A 500-word summary for possible publication in C&RL News is also due at that time.

Submissions:
Qualified students who wish to be considered for the fellowship may apply by e-mailing a brief (ten pages or less double-spaced) proposal that includes the following:
* Description of the research, including significance and methodology
* Schedule for completion
* Budget and budget justification for items for which support is sought. (Must be items for which no other support is available. Examples of acceptable items are printing, computer time, fees to subjects, statistical consulting, photography, artwork, typing, and professional travel.)
* Name of dissertation advisor and committee members
* Letter from dissertation advisor endorsing the proposal
* Completed checklist confirming applicant eligibility

Address:
ssociation of College and Research Libraries
American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-2795

Telephone No: (312) 280-2523

Fax: (312) 280-2520

E-Mail: acrl(a)ala.org

Award:TBD – 2011 award currently on hold.

Submission Deadline: Open Until Filled

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