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Office for the Advancement of Research and Scholarship

102 Roudebush Hall • Phone: 513-529-3600• Fax: 513-529-3762

Graduate Student Research Opportunities

INTERNAL PROGRAMS

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE - A&S

A&S GRADUATE STUDENT TEACHING AWARD. This annual award recognizes superior teaching by graduate assistants and teaching fellows. Two or three graduate student teachers within A&S will be chosen to receive $500 for professional expenses. The nomination is through a department chair to A&S. Contact: PHYLLIS CALLAHAN, Associate Dean, 143 Upham, 529-1234; callahp@muohio.edu.

Graduate Student Teaching Enhancement Program (GSTEP): All Miami graduate students with teaching responsibility are eligible to participate in a one-semester series of seminars, workshops, and activities about teaching and learning. Upon completion of the program, core members will receive a $200 professional development account and a certificate of participation from the Provost and the Center for the Enhancement of Learning & Teaching. To join or learn more about his program see the website at http://www.muohio.edu/celt/cohort/gstep.php, or contact Cecilia Shore (shorec@muohio.edu).

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE ADVISING OFFICE

Nationally Coveted College Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships & Postdoctoral Awards

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MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIPS. See the Website at http://www.marshallscholarship.org/applications/rules2009.pdf Miami Contact: SARA McINERNEY SPEH, Assistant to the College of Arts & Science Dean, 146 Upham, 529-3031; mcinersl@muohio.edu The scholarship program was established by the British Government in 1953 as an expression of gratitude for the American role in Europe's economic recovery after World War II. Up to forty men and women under 26, are selected annually as Marshall Scholars. The scholarship provides funding for two years of study at either the undergraduate or graduate level in a wide range of subjects (including the sciences and humanities) at 44 British Universities.

Each candidate must submit his/her application on the online form provided. Applications must be endorsed by the President, Provost, or Academic Dean of the applicant's undergraduate educational institution. The online application must be submitted and authorised by a designated member of staff at the applicant's educational insitution (or employer). In exceptional circumstances candidates may be nominated by their Graduate School or their employer, however, special permission must be sought from the Marshall Commission.

The internal deadline for candidates to submit to their institution will be displayed on the online application form. All items including the four letters of recommendation must be submitted online and received at the regional centre no later than October 2, 2008. NB: Academic transcripts cannot be submitted online and therefore must be sent by mail or courier, and should be marked with the id code given and be received no later than October 2, 2008. The Commission recommends that applications be submitted well in advance of the deadline to avoid any last minute problems.The average award is 15,500 pounds a year for tuition and fees, books, living allowance and travel. Applicants must have a distinguished academic record and at least a 3.7 grade point average.

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LIFELONG LEARNING

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MIAMI UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL SUMMER WORKSHOPS ABROAD. Competitive scholarships $1000 per person based on need and student credentials, are available for graduate and undergraduate students who have enrolled in Miami University international summer workshops. Many scholarship applications are available online for your convenience. In order to give yourself the best advantage, we strongly recommend that you consult with your academic advisers and study abroad adviser for assistance in completing the forms, especially with the personal statements and appropriate budget information.Applications will be available in November. The deadline for applications is in January 2009. For further information, please contact, LORENE H. MOORE, Lifelong Learning, 102 Joyner House 529-1508; moorelh@muohio.edu.

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GRADUATE SCHOOL - GS
For Detailed information go to http://muohio.edu/graduateschool

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS FOR REGULAR SEMESTERS. March 1 is the annual deadline for all graduate departments, except for the following:

January 1 for Botany, Clinical Psychology, January 6 for Speech Pathology, January 10 for History, January 15 for Architecture and Art, January 20 for Environmental Sciences, January 31 for Educational Leadership.

February 1 for Accounting, Computer Science and Systems Analysis, Educational Psychology, English, Geography, Gerontology, Kinesiology and Health, Mathematics and Statistics, Political Science, Student Affairs in Higher Education. Interested students should apply to their departments by this date for Graduate Assistantships. February 15 for Philosophy.

GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE SUMMER OF 2009. Criteria for eligibility and guidelines for Graduate Scholarships for the Summer of 2009 are contained in A Handbook for Graduate Students and Faculty, available as a pdf file at grad school handbook or from The Graduate School, 102 Roudebush Hall, 529-3734.

GRADUATE GRANTS-IN-AID. Support for full-time graduate students as a waiver of the Instructional Fee and out-of-state tuition surcharge (if applicable). There are no stipend payments and no required duties for the recipient of a graduate grant-in-aid. Grants-in-Aid are available for either one or both semesters of the regular academic year and/or the summer session. First-time degree students are given preference for these grants, due to high demand. You can obtain an application for a grant-in-aid from the Graduate School Office, 102 Roudebush Hall, or from the Office of International Education Services, 216 MacMillan Hall. The deadline for application is March 1.

THE MARJORIE POST FARRINGTON SCHOLARSHIP. This $1,000 scholarship is for full-time graduate students in any area of study. The award is made primarily on merit and secondarily on financial need. The student selected may also be appointed to a graduate assistantship or teaching associateship. No service responsibilities are required of the recipient. Previous deadline was April 1, 2009. Selection of the recipient is made by the Graduate Council, Student Financial Aid Committee. For further information please contact Lou Ann Haines, The Graduate School, 102 Roudebush Hall, 529-3734; hainesla@muohio.edu

MASTER'S THESIS OR DISSERTATION RESEARCH SUPPORT. The Associate Provost for Research and the Dean of the Graduate School will entertain requests for unusual expenses associated with a student's research for the doctoral dissertation. There is no application form, but you must briefly describe your dissertation or thesis project and explain why these expenses are necessary and offer a tentative budget. Students must also submit a letter of support from the advisor. Awards will not exceed $600 for doctoral students and $300 for Master's students, and will often be less, depending on the demand. To be eligible a doctoral student must have passed the comprehensive exams. Decisions on this special funding will be made after November 3, 2008 and April 3, 2009. Written requests to: BRUCE J. COCHRANE, Dean of the Graduate School, 102 Roudebush Hall, 529-3734: cochrabj@muohio.edu

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OHIO BOARD OF REGENTS-OBOR.
Ohio Board of Regents Graduate/Professional Fellowships. This program recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of Ohio's most talented baccalaureate graduates, and encourages their pursuit of graduate or professional degrees in Ohio. About 70 fellowships will be awarded each year, with at least one award to a senior from each Ohio public and private college or university. Miami will nominate up to three academically outstanding seniors. Fellowships are $3,500 per year for two years of study in a graduate or professional school of an Ohio institution. Typical Miami deadline is in early January. Contact: BRUCE J. COCHRANE , Dean of the Graduate School, 102 Roudebush Hall, 529-3734: cochrabj@muohio.edu

Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (formerly Mercury Seven Scholarship). The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation will award a scholarship of not less than $10,000 to an outstanding Miami University student studying in the fields of engineering, natural or applied sciences. Scholarship candidates are nominated by faculty in their department with nominations being directed to the Dean of the Graduate School. A Miami student has been supported by the foundation for each of the past ten years. Submission guidelines may be found at http://www.AstronautScholarship.org. Previous deadline was February 29, 2008. Contact Sara Speh, Assistant to the Dean, College of Arts and Science Advising Office, 529-3031, mcinersl@muohio.edu for more details, as the application material must be submitted electronically.

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GRADUATE STUDENTS' ACHIEVEMENT FUND COMPETITION. Graduate students making satisfactory progress in a degree program and enrolled on a full- or part-time basis at the time of application are eligible to apply. The purpose of the fund is to recognize significant completed achievement in external (to the home department) research or creative activity. The awards will normally not exceed $300. Previous deadlines were November 3, 2008 and April 3, 2009. Application forms are available in The Graduate School. Contact: LOU ANN HAINES, The Graduate School, 102 Roudebush Hall, 529-3734; hainesla@muohio.edu

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OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL EDCATION- OIE

NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM (NSEP) FOR UNDERGRADUATE and GRADUATE GRANTS. A federal grant program to provide study abroad support to U.S. students (undergraduate and graduate) in selected majors (Anthropology, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English, Environmental Science, Health, History, International Affairs, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology) who will pursue the study of less commonly taught languages and cultures. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing serious study, including appropriate and integrated study of a foreign language, as a complement to U.S. academic and career goals. NSEP aims to enlarge the base of future leaders in all fields who can deal effectively with global issues. Sites in Western Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand will NOT be considered. Applications will be available in September. For more information, please contact Marcia B. Waller, Study Abroad Advisor and NSEP campus representative, Office of International Education, 216 McMillan Hall, 529-5985

STUDY ABROAD. Miami University has a variety of study abroad opportunities. They include: the Miami University Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg, and exchange programs with the Kansai University of Foreign Studies in Osaka, Japan; the University of Glasgow in Scotland; the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration in Austria; the University of the Americas in Puebla, Mexico; Aarhus University in Denmark; Jonsei University-Wonju in Korea, and the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) which offers a number of study abroad opportunities at over 100 universities worldwide. The deadlines are February and September. Many other programs throughout the world suitable for all majors are availiable. You can find out more information at the Study Abroad Resource Center in McMillan Hall. Contact: Marcia B. Waller, Study Abroad Advisor, Office of International Education, 216 McMillan Hall, 529-5985

HAVIGHURST INTERNATIONAL MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP. The deadline is March 2008. Information is available at http://www.units.muohio.edu/internationalprograms/scholarships.php. For information about this scholarship and other grant opportunities from internal or external funding sources for study abroad contact: Marcia B. Waller Study Abroad Advisor, Office of International Education, 221 McMillan Hall, 529-5985

KAREN OSTBERG PRIZE FOR STUDY ABROAD. This program will award one to two $500 grants. Other scholarships from $200 to $2,000 are also available. The application deadline is March 2008. Information is available at http://www.units.muohio.edu/internationalprograms/scholarships.php. Contact Marcia B. Waller, Study Abroad Advisor and NSEP campus representative, Office of International Education, 221 McMillan Hall, 529-5985

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THE MIAMI UNIVERSITY JOHN E. DOLIBOIS EUROPEAN CENTER IN LUXEMBOURG (MUDEC). Scholarships are available from $700 to $4,000. For applications and for information about financial and scholarship aid contact CORDELIA STROINIGG, MUDEC Coordinator, 217 MacMillan Hall, 529-5050

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STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

GRANTS, LOANS, FEDERAL WORK-STUDY; SCHOLARSHIPS; AND CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT
The Office of Student Financial Assistance on Miami's three campuses has many programs of assistance. The types of assistance available may vary from campus to campus and may depend on a family's financial situation. A financial assistance counselor can help answer your questions: Contact:
. MIAMI UNIVERSITY OXFORD, Office of Student Financial Assistance, 121 Campus Avenue Bldg., 529-8734. On the Web go to: http://www.muohio.edu/financialaid

NEED-BASED AID. Graduate students may receive Direct Stafford Loans and Federal Work-Study. The student must be enrolled at least half time to receive student loans or Federal Work-Study.

CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT. On the Oxford Campus, the student employment area in the Office of Student Financial Assistance coordinates all student employment, both those seeking Federal Work-Study and those seeking a campus job paid entirely from University funds. For more information, go to the website: http://www.muohio.edu/studentemployment.

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OTHER SELECTED AWARDS, INTERNSHIPS, PRIZES, AND SCHOLARSHIPS

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AUSTRIA-STUDY IN AUSTRIA SCHOLARSHIPS. Graduate/undergraduates with sufficient German can apply anytime for these scholarships for study at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration under the existing exchange program with Miami University. Access to other Vienna Universities is also possible. Typical awards are up to $1,500 per semester or $2,500 per year. The scholarships were established by Austrian students who have participated each summer in Miami's Oxford campus Austrian Student Program. Turn in applications by October 1 for the spring semester and March 1 for the fall semester. Contact: MARCIA B. WALLER, Office of International Education, 221 McMillan Hall, 529-5985; wallermb@muohio.edu

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PHI KAPPA PHI. The organization has a national fellowship program that provides up to $8,000 (from the National Competition) for the first year of graduate study. The deadline is February 1, 2008. For more information, go to http://www.phikappaphi.org/Web/Scholarships/graduatefellowship.html.

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STUDENT INITIATIVE FUND. This fund provides support to encourage and develop student creativity and ideas. The fund can not be used to finance day to day operations of an activity or student organization, but can instead be used for a new project or idea.. For further information, see Article V, Sec. 7 of the Associated Student Government Constitution (in the Miami Bulletin). Contact: THE ASSOCIATED STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICE, 374 Shriver Center, 529-6019; asg@muohio.edu
. Small Grants are less than $500. Any individual student or registered student organization may apply.
. General Grants are for $500 or more, and only registered student organizations may apply. Applications will be made available for both programs twice each semester.

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WOMEN'S STUDIES PROGRAM
For further information contact: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Director of Women's Studies, 126 MacMillan, johnsocl@muohio.edu, 529-4616;
. Memorial Award in Women's Studies. The awards are designed to promote womanist/feminist work by undergraduate and graduate students which goes beyond the bounds of the classroom, by providing up to $150 to reimburse the costs of such work. The awards are made in memory of a number of Program Affiliates who have died over the last several years, and who believed in the importance of encouraging womanist/feminist scholarship and activity: Sherry Corbett, Ann Davis, Alice Fox, Laurie McDade, Linda Singer, and Rick Troiden. Applications will be considered throughout the year.
. Women's Studies Essay Contest. $200 cash award for two prizes (The Barbara E. Nicholson Prize and the Women's Studies Essay Prize) in recognition of outstanding work by an undergraduate in the area of Women's Studies.

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Nationally Coveted College Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships & Postdoctoral Awards

EXTERNAL PROGRAMS
SELECTED PRIVATE AND PUBLIC (FEDERAL OR STATE) OPPORTUNITIES

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION- AAUW
Fellowships and Grants. For an AAUW brochure that describes each program and eligibility or for an application call: 319-337-1716. American Association of University Women Educational Foundation (AAUW) International fellowships are awarded to full-time study or research to women who are not U.S citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited institutions are supported. Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree by September 30, 2008, and must have applied to their proposed institutions of study by the time of application (no later than Dec. 1, 2008). For more information, go to http://www.aauw.org/education/fga.

AMERICAN FELLOWSHIPS FOR DISSERTATION WORK. http://www.act.org/aauw/amdissert/index.html The Dissertation Fellowships provide $20,000 for the final year of doctoral work. The fellowships are available to women who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States. The deadline is November 15, 2008.

Postdoctora Fellowshipl:
http://www.act.org/aauw/ampostdoc/index.html

Publication Grants Summer/Short-Term Research:
http://www.act.org/aauw/ampub/index.html

View the program guidelines at http://www.aauw.org/education/fga/fellowships_grants/american.cfm.

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Department of Defense SMART Scholarship Service Program
The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories - Application Deadline 12/15/08. Learn More >>>>>

FULBRIGHT PROGRAM FOR SENIORS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS

Information for the Fulbright Programs, for students currently enrolled at Miami University, are available from DAVID J. KEITGES, Campus Fulbright Adviser and Director of International Education, 529-5628, keitgedj@muohio.edu.

FULBRIGHT GRANT COMPETITION. Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants are funded under the Fulbright-Hays Act, sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of State, and administered by the Institute of International Education. The Fulbright grants are available for persons to study or conduct research abroad. Miami University is required to interview and rank all applicants. The internal Miami deadline is typically the 1st week in October.

For all grants, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen and hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent by the beginning date of the grant. All applicants must have sufficient proficiency in the language of the host country to carry out their proposed study or research. Applications are submitted on-line and interested students are strongly encouraged to contact the Campus Fulbright Adviser and become familiar with the requirements and application material by visiting the website at: http://www.fulbrightonline.org. The 2008-2009 U.S. Student Fulbright Competition will open on May 1, 2008. The deadline for applications is October 22, 2008.

David Keitges (international education) announced "Again for 2007-08, Miami students have succeeded in winning the prestigious Fulbright Student Award in competition with students from universities all across the United States," he said. "Miami's students succeed in this competition well above the national norms, and we are very proud of their accomplishments."

Read the full article about the 2007-08 awardees in the Miami Report>>>

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FULBRIGHT-HAYS DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH ABROAD. This program provides opportunities for graduate students to engage in full time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies. Area studies is defined as a program of comprehensive study of the aspects of a society or societies, including the study of their geography, history, culture, economy, politics, international relations, and languages. The Dept. of Education will give preference to application for doctoral dissertation research abroad that focuses on Africa, East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, South Asia, the Near East, East Central Europe and Eurasia, and the Western Hemisphere (Central and South America and the Caribbean). An institution of higher education is responsible for transmitting in a single submission all recommended individual Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad applications. The deadline is in early November 2008. View the program guidelines at http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsddrap/applicant.html

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JACOB K. JAVITS FELLOWS PROGRAM The purpose of this program is to award fellowships to eligible students of superior ability, selected on the basis of demonstrated achievement and exceptional promise to undertake graduate study leading to a doctoral degree or the Masters of Fine Arts in selected fields of the arts, humanities, or social sciences. The program announcement should be available in late fall and information will be sent to the graduate faculty advisors at Miami University for English, Political Science, Psychology, School of Fine Arts, Student Financial Aid; and The Graduate School. The deadline is October 3, 2008. View the program guidelines at http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/applicant.html

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JAMES MADISON FELLOWSHIPS There are two types of fellowships offered. Junior Fellowships are awarded to students who are about to complete, or have recently completed, their undergraduate couse of study and plan to begin graduate work on a full-time basis. Senior Fellowships are awarded to experienced teachers who wish to undertake work for a graduate degree on a part-time basis through summer and evening classes. Senior Fellows have up to five years to complete their degree. The deadline is March 1, 2009. View the program guidelines at http://www.jamesmadison.com

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MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIPS The scholarship program was established by the British Government in 1953 as an expression of gratitude for the American role in Europe's economic recovery after World War II. Up to forty men and women under 26, are selected annually as Marshall Scholars. The scholarship provides funding for two years of study at either the undergraduate or graduate level in a wide range of subjects (including the sciences and humanities) at 44 British Universities.

Each candidate must submit his/her application on the online form provided. Applications must be endorsed by the President, Provost, or Academic Dean of the applicant's undergraduate educational institution. The online application must be submitted and authorised by a designated member of staff at the applicant's educational insitution (or employer). In exceptional circumstances candidates may be nominated by their Graduate School or their employer, however, special permission must be sought from the Marshall Commission.

The internal deadline for candidates to submit to their institution will be displayed on the online application form. All items including the four letters of recommendation must be submitted online and received at the regional centre before the deadline.. The deadline for the program will be the first week of October. The Commission recommends that applications be submitted well in advance of the deadline to avoid any last minute problems.The average award is 15,500 pounds a year for tuition and fees, books, living allowance and travel. Applicants must have a distinguished academic record and at least a 3.7 grade point average. For more information, go to http://www.marshallscholarship.org. Contact: SARA McINERNEY SPEH, Assist. to the Dean, 146 Upham, 529-3031; mcinersl@muohio.edu

 

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION - NASA

GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCHER PROGRAM (including the Underrepresented Minority Focus Component; NASA Graduate Student Fellowships in Global Change Research; and High Performance Computing and Communications Fellowships). Graduate Student Researchers receive $30,000 a year (renewable for up to three years) and work at NASA national laboratories. Previous deadline was February 1, 2008. Detailed information is in NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program book available at: http://fellowships.hq.nasa.gov/gsrp/nav.

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NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL - NRC

The National Research Council (NRC). Annually administers several graduate fellowship programs for governmental and private agencies. Applications will be available mid-September directly from NRC or Miami's Graduate School. NCR contact: Fellowship Office, National Research Council, 500 Fifth St., NW, Washington DC, 20001. For information on the web see http://nationalacademies.org/nrc.

FORD FOUNDATION PREDOCTORAL, DISSERTATION, AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR MINORITIES. Open to U.S. citizens or nationals of the United States at the time of application who are members of the following minority groups: Alaskan Natives (Eskimo or Aleut), Black African Americans, Mexican Americans/Chicanos, Native American Indians, Native Pacific Islanders (Polynesian or Micronesian), and Puerto Ricans. Awards are for research-based doctoral programs (Ph.D. or Sc.D.) in selected academic disciplines that will lead to careers in teaching and research at the university or college level in the behavioral sciences, humanities, social sciences, life sciences, chemistry, earth sciences, physics and astronomy, engineering, mathematics, and computer science.

DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS- Deadline is November 28, 2008.
PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS- Deadline is November 14, 2008.
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS- Deadline is November 28, 2008.

For the complete program guidelines, go to: http://www.nationalacademies.org/grantprograms.html

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION - NSF

DOCTORAL DISSERTATION IMPROVEMENT GRANTS FOR THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES. The Foundation awards grants to improve the scientific quality of doctoral dissertation research. Awards are made to allow doctoral candidates opportunities for greater creativity in the gathering and analysis of data than would otherwise be possible. Grants are intended to cover research-related expenses. These include expenses for field equipment and supplies and for travel to and from research sites. Awards will be made for up to $12,000. Proposals are submitted by the thesis advisor or concerned faculty member on behalf of the graduate student. Doctoral candidates who wish to apply for a dissertation improvement grant should contact directly the appropriate research division. Full Proposal Deadline Date: November 21, 2008. View the program guidelines at:http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08564

NSF GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. This program awards fellowships for graduate study leading to research-based master’s or doctoral degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) relevant to the mission of the National Science Foundation. NSF welcomes applications for interdisciplinary programs of study and research. Applicants must be United States citizens or nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States. Fellowships are intended for individuals in the earliest stages of their graduate study. Applicants must have completed no more than twelve months of full-time graduate study or the equivalent in part-time study. The Fellowship award is currently $44,550 (which includes the stipend, educational allowance, and travel) for a 12-month period The 2009 GRFP application is now OPEN and closes in early November 2008. The application is available on NSF's FastLane module. Contact: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), P.O. Box 3010, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-3010, Voice: 865-241-4300, Fax; 423-241-4513; E-mail: nsfgrfp@orau.gov. View the program guidelines at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2007/nsf07576/nsf07576.htm.

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RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS. Thirty-two scholarships are awarded to U.S. citizens and four are set aside for residents or students of Ohio and Pennsylvania. The Scholarship includes approximately 10,000 pounds yearly plus tuition for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years of study at one of the colleges of Oxford University, England. Candidates must be U.S. citizens between 18 and 24 years old by October 1, 2008 in the year of application. They must also have academic standing sufficient to assure completion of a bachelor’s degree before entering Oxford the following October in the event of election to a Scholarship. No allowance is made for the expenses of a married applicant’s spouse.  Miami University nominees are selected by the United Kingdom Scholarship Committee.  Students seeking university nomination must submit an application by Miami's internal deadline.  Contact: TIMOTHY MELLEY, Department of English, 529-5268; melleytd@muohio.edu.View program guidelines and current deadline at http://www.rhodesscholar.org

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ROTARY FOUNDATION AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS. The Rotary Foundation offers numberous scholarships to both undergraduate and graduate students to study outside the U.S. and serve as "ambassadors" to Rotarians and others they meet abroad. The academic year (ten-month) grant offers up to $25,000 in funding, and the three-month and six-month grants offer up to $12,000 in funding. All grants cover roundtrip transportation, tuition and fees, and reasonable living expenses. Persons in a bachelor or advanced degree program may apply for support to pursue additional studies. Applicants must have completed two years of university or college work when the scholarship begins. The annual campus application deadline is February 1 . Rotary districts typically decide their nominees to the Rotary Foundation in May or June, and the scholarship period begins approximately 15 months later. Prospective applicants should contact DAVID KEITGES, Rotary Campus Adviser and Directior of International Education, 529-5628; keitgedj@muohio.edu. For more information, go to http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html.

ROTARY FOUNDATION'S WORLD PEACE FELLOWSHIPS. The Rotary Foundation annually offers 70 World Peace Fellowships funded at $50,000 each to applicants worldwide who seek to undertake two-year master's degree study in a variety of fields at one of the seven Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution located in the U.S., Japan, Argentina, France, England and Australia. Recipients must study at a center outside their native country. Applicants need to have a bachelor's degree and impressive community service background to compete effectively. The annual campus deadline is February 1. Rotary districts make their nominations in June with the final decision coming in December. The fellowship period will begin approximately nine months later. Prospective applicants should contact DAVID KEITGES, Rotary Campus Adviser and Directior of International Education, 529-5628; keitgedj@muohio.edu. For more information, go to http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/centers/index.html.

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SIGMA XI

SCIENTIFIC STUDIES/SMALL GRANTS. Sigma Xi awards are made in amounts up to a maximum of $1,000 (larger amounts for astronomy and eye or vision research). At the present time awards will not normally exceed $600. Undergraduate and graduate students may apply. All funds must be expended directly in support of the proposed research, and not used for publication expenses, salary or tuition, travel to meetings, or usual institutional obligations. October 15 and March 15 are the annual closing dates for applications and supporting letters. Typical departments with Sigma Xi representatives at Miami include: Botany, Chemistry, Geography, IES, Geology, Mathematics and Statistics, Manufacturing Engineering, Microbiology, Nursing, Paper Science and Engineering, Physics, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, Western (School of Interdisciplinary Studies), and Zoology. However, students outside these disciplines/departments are eligible to apply. For current guidelines contact your department representative or ROSE MARIE WARD, PHS, 202P Phillips Hall, 529-9355, wardrm1@muohio.edu.
Miami Chapter: http://unixgen.muohio.edu/~sigmaxi.
Sigma Xi (National): http://www.sigmaxi.org/

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SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL - SSRC

DISSERTATION PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIP. The program will be open to early-stage graduate students in all disciplines of the social sciences and humanities who are currently enrolled in PhD programs at accredited universities in the United States. Fellowships will include support for sustained research and/or training, as well as participation in two workshops. These workshops include seminar discussions, collective and constructive critiques by faculty and fellow students, and presentations about securing research funding. They are structured to assist students in writing dissertation proposals that are intellectually pointed, amenable to completion in a reasonable time frame, and fundable .The 2009 Research Fields will be announced in November 2008. The 2009 DPDF student competition will open November 18, 2008. The DPDF is intended for 2nd and 3rd year students, regardless of citizenship or residency status, enrolled in a Ph.D. granting program at a US institution View the program guidelines at http://www.ssrc.org/programs/dpdf.

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SPENCER FOUNDATION

SPENCER DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS. The Foundation seeks to encourage a new generation of scholars from a variety of fields to undertake research relevant to the improvement of education. In the past, fellowships have been awarded to candidates in anthropology, architecture, art history, economics, education, history, linguistics, literature, philosophy, political science, public health, psychology, religion, and sociology. Applicants must be candidates for the doctoral degree in any field of study at a graduate school in the United States, although they need not be United States citizens. Dissertation topics must concern education and all pre-dissertation requirements must be completed by June 1 of the year in which the fellowship is awarded. Approximately 30 non-renewable fellowships of $25,000 will be awarded.to support completion of the dissertation. The Dissertation Fellowship Program is administered directly by the Foundation. The deadline for the 2009 competition is Tuesday, November 4, 2008.
View the program guidelines at http://www.spencer.org/programs/fellows/dissertation.htm.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - DOD

NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM (NSEP): David L. Boren Fellowship Program . These fellowships support U.S. graduate students pursuing the study of languages, cultures, and world regions which are critical to U.S. national security, but which are less frequently studied by students, i.e., areas of the world other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The fellowship awards are made for a minimum of one and a maximum of 12 months). The maximum level of support for a combined overseas and domestic program is $30,000. A maximum of $12,000 per semester for up to two semesters ($24,000 total) is available for overseas study. A maximum of $12,000 is available for a program of domestic only study.

Boren Scholarship Calendar

August-Early December
Students prepare essays and submit online application to NSEP campus representative
December - February
Students complete application by on-campus deadline. On-campus committee reviews applications.
February 11, 2009
Boren Scholarship Deadline!
Online application must be complete. All supplementary materials must arrive at IIE/NSEP, at the address below.

Boren Scholarships
Institute Of International Education
1400 K Street NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
1-800-618-6737

View the program guidelines at http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/graduate/default.htm.

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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY - EPA

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES. This program has internship openings for Master's students and for some undergraduates. EPA will fund select topics in a variety of areas (e.g. economics, biology, computer science). Contact MARK BOARDMAN, Director, Institute of Environmental Sciences, 102 Boyd Hall, 529-5811, boardmmr@muohio.edu. The deadline is January 22, 2008. View the program guidelines at http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/NNEMS.

FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY. At the present time, the EPA is accepting pre-applications for graduate fellowships (master’s and doctoral in academic disciplines relating to environmental research including engineering, public health, and ecological sciences. Following the merit review, top rated applicants will be required to submit a brief formal application. Master's level students may receive support for a maximum of two years. Doctoral students may be supported for a maximum of three years, with funding available, under certain circumstances, over a period of four years. The fellowship program provides up to $37,000 per year of support. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or its territories or possessions, or be lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence. The deadline is October 23, 2007. View the program guidelines at http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2008/2008_gro_grad.html.

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UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE- USIP

PEACE SCHOLAR DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS. The program supports the research and writing of doctoral dissertations addressing the sources and nature of international conflict and strategies to prevent or end conflict and to sustain peace. Peace Scholars work at their universities or appropriate field research sites. The Peace Scholar fellowship supports one year of dissertation research and writing on topics addressing the sources and nature of international conflict and the full range of ways to prevent or end conflict and to sustain peace. Successful candidates must have completed all course work and examinations toward their doctoral degrees except the dissertation, by the time their fellowships begin.The annual stipend is $17,000 for 12 months. The deadline is January 9, 2008. View the program guidelines at http://www.usip.org/fellows/scholars.html.

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WOODROW WILSON NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION

CHARLOTTE W. NEWCOMBE DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS. Dissertation fellowships support the study of ethical or religious values in all fields. Topics include: philosophy and religion; the ethical implications of foreign policy; the values determining political decisions; moral codes of other cultures; and religious or ethical values as reflected in history and literature. Applicants must be doctoral candidates with all course work completed. In the 2009 Newcombe competition, 29 Fellows will receive $24,000 for 12 months of full-time dissertation writing. In addition, their graduate schools will be asked to waive tuition and/or remit some portion of their fees. The deadline for all applications and application materials in the 2009 competition is November 14 , 2008.

By early March 2009, all applicants will be advised whether or not their candidacy has advanced to the final selection round. Results of the competition are announced in early April.

View the program guidelines at http://www.woodrow.org/newcombe.

WOMEN'S STUDIES DISSERTATION SUPPORT. Grants support dissertation research in women's studies topics, such as the evolution of women's role in society, women in history, the psychology of women, women as seen in literature, and women's health care. Fellows receive $3,000 to be used for expenses connected with the dissertation. These may include, but are not limited to, travel, books, microfilming, taping, and computer services. Eligible candidates should have completed all pre-dissertation requirements in any field of study. All applications and supporting dcouments must be received by October 13, 2008. View the program guidelines at http://www.woodrow.org/womens-studies.

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