IRTL Funding Alert - September 2015

NOVEMBER 2015

MSU CoEd Dissertation Completion Fellowship (DCF) **ANTICIPATED**

Sponsor: Michigan State University (MSU) Graduate School & College of Education
Dissertation: Write-Up
Most recent deadline: November 2014, specific deadlines vary by department
Program requirements: To accelerate the completion of the dissertation. Recipients may hold no more than a quarter-time assistantship. Materials are submitted to department for internal review before ranked nominations are submitted to the College of Education. College review panel evaluates applications and submits select applications to the Graduate School, which will make the formal award. Nomination packet includes up to 30-page dissertation proposal, letter of support from dissertation director, and copy of MSU transcript. Contact specific departments for internal deadlines and process.
Citizenship: Any.
Eligibility: Advanced doctoral student positioned to submit final versions of their dissertations by the end of the summer semester following the application deadline. Projected spring and summer graduates are eligible. Must have passed comprehensive exams and have record on file with the Graduate Records Office.
Award: ~120, $6,000; ~20 for CoEd students
Website: http://education.msu.edu/resources/financial/grad-scholarships-fellowships.asp
Last updated: 8/31/15

IRA Elva Knight Research Grant

Sponsor: International Reading Association (IRA)
Pre-Dissertation: Research Grants
Dissertation: Data Collection
Most recent deadline: November 1, 2015
Program requirements: Supports research in reading and literacy. Projects may be carried out using any research method or approach so long as the focus of the project is on research in reading or literacy. Activities such as developing new programs or instructional materials are not eligible for funding except to the extent that these activities are necessary procedures for the conduct of research. Projects should be completed within two years.
Citizenship: Not specified.
Eligibility: Applicants must be current members of the International Reading Association.
Award: Up to $8,000
Website: http://www.reading.org/resources/awardsandgrants/research_knight.aspx
Last updated: 8/31/15

NACADA Academic Advising Research Support Grant

Sponsor: National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
Pre-Dissertation: Research Grants
Dissertation: Data Collection
Most recent deadline: November 1, 2015; March 15, 2016
Program requirements: Research support is intended to facilitate research related to academic advising. Quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methodologies are welcome. Program assessment is not funded. NACADA has a particular interest in soliciting proposals that document the outcomes of different advising models.
Citizenship: Any.
Eligibility: Practicing professionals and graduate students from any institution (U.S. or international) seeking support for research in academic advising are eligible to apply.
Award: Up to $5,000 for single-year awards; Up to $5,000 annually for multi-year awards.
Website: http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Events-Programs/Awards/Research-Grants.aspx
Last updated: 8/31/15

Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fieldwork Grants

Sponsor: The Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Inc.
Dissertation: Data Collection
Most recent deadline: November 1, 2015; May 1, 2016
Program requirements: Grants are awarded to aid doctoral or thesis research. The program contributes to the Foundationâ€™s overall mission to support basic research in anthropology and to ensure that the discipline continues to be a source of vibrant and significant work that furthers our understanding of humanityâ€™s cultural and biological origins, development, and variation.
Citizenship: Any.
Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled for a doctoral degree and have all doctoral degree requirements complete, other than the dissertation/thesis, by the start date.
Award: Up to $20,000
Website: http://www.wennergren.org/programs/dissertation-fieldwork-grants
Last updated: 8/31/15

SSRC Mellon Mays Predoctoral Research Grants

Sponsor: Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
Pre-Dissertation: Fellowships & Training; Research Grants
Dissertation: Data Collection; Write-Up
Most recent deadline: November 1, 2015
Program requirements: Several funding opportunities for Fellows: Graduate Studies Enhancement (GSE) may fund travel, equipment, books, journal subscriptions, software, etc. for $1,500 up to four times; Pre-doctoral Research Development (PRD) Grant may fund small-scale, preliminary research and other activities; Dissertation Completion Grant (DCG) is available after completing the fifth year of graduate school with dissertation completion expected within 12 months.
Citizenship:
Eligibility: Applicants must have been selected as Mellon Mays Fellows as undergraduates, and must be enrolled in a doctoral program.
Award: $3,000
Website: http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/mellon-mays-predoctoral-research-grants/
Last updated: 8/31/15

Awards for Study in Scandinavia

Sponsor: American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF)
Pre-Dissertation: Research Grants, International Research
Dissertation: Data Collection
Most recent deadline: November 1, annually.
Program requirements: Applicants must have a well-defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential. ASF offers fellowships and grants to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year. Fellowships are intended to support a year-long stay. Grants are for visits of one to three months in duration. Priority for fellowships is given to candidates at the graduate level for dissertation-related study or research.
Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Eligibility: Must have completed undergraduate education by the start of the project in Scandinavia. Some ability in the language of the host country is desirable. For projects that require a command of one or more Scandinavian (or other) languages, candidates should defer application until they have the necessary proficiency.
Award: Fellowships up to $23,000; Grants up to $5,000. Number of awards varies according to total funds available.
Website: http://www.amscan.org/grants_americans.html
Last updated: 8/31/15

Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship Program for New Americans

Sponsor: Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Pre-Dissertation: Fellowships & Training
Most recent deadline: November 1, 2015
Program requirements: Fellows are selected on the basis of merit â€“ the specific criteria emphasize creativity, originality, initiative, and sustained accomplishment. Program designed to meet needs of New Americans at critical points in their educations, and call attention of all Americans to the extensive and diverse contributions of New Americans to the quality of life in this country.
Citizenship: New Americans â€“ permanent residents or naturalized citizens if born abroad, born outside US and adopted by US citizens, or children of naturalized citizen parents.
Eligibility: At time of selection, must be early in the graduate program for which they request support. Fellows can study in any degree-granting program in any field at any university in the U.S. Must not be 31 years or older as of application deadline. Must hold bachelorâ€™s degree or be a college senior.
Award: Tuition and living expenses that can total as much as $90,000 over two academic years. 30 fellows selected annually.
Website: http://www.pdsoros.org
Last updated: 8/31/15

Leo Baeck Institute / DAAD Fellowship â€“ Research in the Federal Republic of Germany

Sponsor: Leo Baeck Institute / Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst
Dissertation: Data Collection, International Research
Most recent deadline: November 1, 2015; May 1, 2016
Program requirements: Leo Baeck Institute supports new research on German-Jewish culture and history.
Citizenship: U.S. citizens.
Eligibility: Must be affiliated with an accredited U.S. institution of higher education and be a Ph.D. candidate (doctoral student) or recent Ph.D. who has received a degree within the preceding two years.
Award: One six-month graduate fellowship or two three-month graduate fellowships are available per year. Each fellowship consists of a monthly stipend to cover expenses.
Website: https://www.daad.org/leobaeck
Last updated: 8/31/15

ACPA CPP Burns B. Crookston Doctoral Research Award

Sponsor: American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Commission for Professional Preparation (CPP)
Writing Awards
Most recent deadline: November 2, 2015
Program requirements: This award recognizes research by a doctoral student or students which must entail original, journal-quality, research that brings greater understanding to the learning or development of students or the organization and administration of student affairs practice.
Citizenship: Not specified.
Eligibility: Doctoral student(s). All writing must strictly conform to APA 6^th edition.
Award: $400
Website: http://www.myacpa.org/commission-professional-preparation-research-and-writing-awards - Descrip 1
Last updated: 8/31/15

ACPA CPP Nevitt Sanford Award

Sponsor: American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Commission for Professional Preparation (CPP)
Pre-Dissertation: Research Grants
Dissertation: Data Collection
Most recent deadline: November 2, 2015
Program requirements: The purpose of this award is to provide financial assistance for research within student affairs. The award may be used to help support dissertations, theses, or specific graduate student research projects. Entries must address the purpose, methodology, and significance of the research and how the award money would be spent.
Citizenship: Not specified.
Eligibility: Doctoral student(s). All writing must strictly conform to APA 6^th edition.
Award: $400
Website: http://www.myacpa.org/commission-professional-preparation-research-and-writing-awards - Descrip 4
Last updated: 8/31/15

ACPA CPP Roberta Christie Essay Award

Sponsor: American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Commission for Professional Preparation (CPP)
Writing Awards
Most recent deadline: November 2, 2015
Program requirements: This award is presented to a current graduate student for writing an essay that best captures the theme of the conference. This year's conference theme is "Consider. Collaborate. Create. And Commit.â€ A more detailed description of the conference theme can be found on the annual convention Web site.
Citizenship: Not specified.
Eligibility: Current graduate student student(s). All writing must strictly conform to APA 6^th edition.
Award: $200
Website: http://www.myacpa.org/commission-professional-preparation-research-and-writing-awards - Descrip 3
Last updated: 8/31/15

NCID Postdoctoral Fellows and Scholars Program

Sponsor: University of Michiganâ€™s National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID)
Post-Dissertation: Postdoctoral Fellowship
Most recent deadline: November 2, 2015
Program requirements: To promote outstanding early-career scholars in diversity at the University of Michigan and other major research universities. Applications are welcomed from scholars with interests that reflect the NCID strategic agenda, including innovative scholarship, research, or creative work on some aspect of diversity in the broadest sense; bridging interdisciplinary scholarship with innovation to address challenges and opportunities of diversity; and building partnerships among scholars and policy-relevant leaders engaged in exemplary multilevel change activities at various levels.
Citizenship: Not specified.
Eligibility: Must hold or receive a Ph.D. from an accredited university prior to the start date of the fellowship / July 30^th of the year for which they are applying.
Award: Two one-year postdoctoral fellowships available for 2015-2016. Includes protected research time, faculty mentoring, and career development opportunities. $50,000 salary and health insurance.
Website: http://www.ncid.umich.edu/fellows/postdoc.shtml
Last updated: 8/31/15

AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research

Sponsor: American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Dissertation: Data Collection
Most recent deadline: November 2, 2015
Program requirements: The purposes of the program are to advance education research by outstanding minority graduate students and to improve the quality and diversity of university faculties. This program offers doctoral fellowships to enhance the competitiveness of outstanding minority scholars for academic appointments at major research universities by supporting their research and by providing mentoring and guidance toward completion of their doctoral studies.
Citizenship: U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Eligibility: This program is targeted for members of racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in higher education (e.g., African Americans, Alaskan Natives, American Indians, Asian Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islanders). Applicants must be at an accredited university in the United States. Dissertation proposal will need to be approved prior to the start of the grant period.
Award: 1-year stipend of $19,000 and up to $1,000 in travel support to attend the AERA Annual Meeting. Present research at invited AERA poster session. Mentoring and career development workshop.
Website: http://www.aera.net/ProfessionalOpportunitiesFunding/FundingOpportunities/AERAMinorityFellowshipProgram/tabid/10243/Default.aspx
Last updated: 8/31/15

SSRC Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF)

Sponsor: Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
Dissertation: Data Collection
Most recent deadline: November 3, 2015
Program requirements: The program invites proposals for dissertation research conducted, in whole or in part, outside the U.S., about non-U.S. topics, for nine to twelve months of research outside of the United States. Applicants must complete all Ph.D. requirements except on-site research by the time the fellowship begins or by December 2015, whichever comes first. The IDRF program will not support study at foreign universities, conference participation, or dissertation write-up.
Citizenship: Any.
Eligibility: Graduate students in the humanities and social sciences enrolled in Ph.D. programs in the U.S.
Award: 80 awards. Average of $20,000 per award.
Website: http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/idrf-fellowship/
Last updated: 8/31/15

National Academy of Education / Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Education

Sponsor: National Academy of Education (NAEd); Spencer Foundation
Post-Dissertation: Postdoctoral Fellowship
Most recent deadline: November 5, 2015
Program requirements: The National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports early career scholars working in critical areas of education research. This nonresidential postdoctoral fellowship funds proposals that make significant scholarly contributions to the field of education. The program also develops the careers of its recipients through professional development activities involving National Academy of Education members.
Citizenship: Any.
Eligibility: Applicants must have received their PhD, EdD, or equivalent research degree within the five calendar years (Jan 1-Dec 31) preceding deadline. Applicant should have a demonstrated record of research experience in education.
Award: Up to 25 fellowships awarded. Fellows will receive $55,000 for one academic year of research, or $27,500 for each of two contiguous years, working half-time.
Website: http://www.naeducation.org/NAED_080201.html
Last updated: 8/31/15

David L. Clark National Graduate Student Seminar in Educational Administration & Policy

Sponsor: University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA); American Educational Research Association (AERA) Divisions A & L; Sage Publications
Dissertation: Fellowships & Training
Most recent deadline: November 5, 2015
Program requirements: The seminar brings emerging educational administration and policy scholars and noted researchers together for two days of presentations, generative discussion, and professional growth. Seminar is held at the beginning of the AERA meeting. Nominations must be accompanied by a student research proposal.
Citizenship: Any.
Eligibility: Must be outstanding doctoral students in educational leadership, administration, and/or policy, seeking careers in research. Must have substantially completed their courses and must have formulated a dissertation proposal. Each university may nominate up to two students.
Award: 40 invitations issued to doctoral students.
Website: http://www.ucea.org/graduate-student-opportunities/david-clark-seminar/
Last updated: 8/31/15

East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI)

Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Pre-Dissertation: Fellowships & Training, Research Grants, International Research
Most recent deadline: November 12, 2015
Program requirements: NSF and selected foreign counterpart science and technology agencies sponsor international research institutes for US graduate students in seven East Asia and Pacific locations at times set by the counterpart agencies between June and August each year. These Summer Institutes (EAPSI) operate similarly and the research visits to a particular location take place at the same time. Although applicants apply individually to participate in a Summer Institute, awardees become part of the cohort for each location. Applicants must propose a location, host scientist, and a research project that is appropriate for the host site and duration of the international visit. An EAPSI award provides U.S. graduate students in science, engineering, and education: 1) first-hand research experiences in Australia, China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore or Taiwan; 2) an introduction to the science, science policy, and scientific infrastructure of the respective location; and 3) an orientation to the society, culture and language. It is expected that EAPSI awards will help students initiate professional relationships to enable future collaboration with foreign counterparts.
Citizenship: U.S. citizens or permanent residents
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a research-oriented Masterâ€™s or Ph.D. degree program and be enrolled at a U.S. institution located in the U.S., proposing a research project in fields of science, engineering, and science education.
Award: Estimated 200 awards, total fund is $2,400,000, pending availability. Also includes participation in a pre-departure orientation, a summer stipend, and travel expenses to the research site. EAPSI partner agencies pay in-country living expenses during the Summer Institutes.
Website: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5284&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39&WT.mc_ev=click
Last updated: 8/31/15

HEQCO Research Intern **ANTICIPATED**

Sponsor: Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO)
Pre-Dissertation: Fellowships & Training, International Research, Internship
Most recent deadline: June 30, 2015; November 13, 2014
Program requirements: HEQCO seeks skilled policy/education/social science students or graduates to join their small and dynamic research team. Focus on helping enhance and develop knowledge and skills that will be useful for career success; familiarize with the opportunities that exist for careers in public policy research; provide extensive knowledge in higher education and the postsecondary sector in Ontario. The summer research intern may be responsible for conducting literature reviews, developing surveys; writing and preparing briefs, reports, graphs, tables, and presentations for senior researchers; assisting in statistical data analysis and evaluation using data analysis software such as SAS, STATA, or SPSS; participating in projects, workshops, conferences, etc. as part of a team.
Citizenship: Not specified.
Eligibility: Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a graduate/post-graduate program in public policy, education, social science or a related field and/or experience in applied research utilizing quantitative and qualitative methods. Knowledge of higher education, ideally the postsecondary sector in Ontario, would be an asset.
Award: Number of positions TBD, $18.40 per hour. Four month duration (January â€“ April).
Website: http://www.heqco.ca/en-CA/About Us/Career_Opportunities/Pages/Home.aspx
Last updated: 8/31/15

NSF Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST)

Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Pre-Dissertation: Research Grants
Dissertation: Data Collection
Last Deadlines: November 13, 2015
Program requirements: ITEST supports the research and development of innovative models for engaging K-12 students in authentic experiences that build their capacity to participate in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and information and communications technology (ICT) workforce of the future.
Citizenship: Any.
Eligibility: ITEST projects must include students and may include teachers.
Award: 15-20 awards, amount varies.
Website: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5467&org=NSF&sel_org=NSF&from=fund
Last updated: 8/31/15

Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships **ANTICIPATED**

Sponsor: National Research Council (NRC)
Dissertation: Write-Up
Most recent deadline: November 14, 2014
Program requirements: Focus on achieving excellence in college and university teaching. Awards will be made to individuals who have demonstrated superior academic achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, show promise of future achievement as schools and teachers, and are well prepared to use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.
Citizenship: Citizens or nationals of the U.S. Does not include permanent residents.
Eligibility: Applicants must be Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree candidates.
Award: $21,000 one-year stipend, ~30 awards
Website: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_047959
Last updated: 8/31/15

Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships **ANTICIPATED**

Sponsor: National Research Council (NRC)
Post-Dissertation: Postdoctoral Fellowship
Most recent deadline: November 14, 2014
Program requirements: Focus on achieving excellence in college and university teaching. Awards will be made to individuals who have demonstrated superior academic achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, show promise of future achievement as schools and teachers, and are well prepared to use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. Applicants are encouraged to choose a host institution other than the institution with which they are affiliated at the time of application. Applicant must present a clearly articulated plan of study or research that will further his or her career in higher education.
Citizenship: Citizens or nationals of the U.S. Does not include permanent residents.
Eligibility: Applicants awarded a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree no earlier than November 30, 2007 and no later than November 19, 2014 are eligible.
Award: ~18 fellowships, $45,000
Website: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_047960
Last updated: 8/31/15

ACPA Commission for Student Development in the Two-Year College Research Award **ANTICIPATED**

Sponsor: American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Commission for Student Development in the Two-Year College
Research Award
Most recent deadline: November 14, 2014
Program requirements: The Research Award is granted to a research project or research article that investigates or reviews a current two-year college issue and provides insight into factors that will improve or enhance student learning or development. Recipient must agree to submit research results to the Commission for publication.
Citizenship: Not specified.
Eligibility: Graduate students, practitioners, or college and university faculty members. Must be an ACPA member.
Award: $500.
Website: http://www.myacpa.org/commission-two-year-colleges-awards
Last updated: 8/31/15

Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship

Sponsor: Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation
Dissertation: Write-Up
Most recent deadline: November 15, 2015
Program requirements: The fellowships are designed to encourage original and significant study of ethical or religious values in all fields of the humanities and social sciences, and particularly help Ph.D. candidates in these fields complete their dissertation work in a timely manner. Dissertation must be completed during the tenure of the award and submit completed dissertations by August at the end of the fellowship year.
Citizenship: Any.
Eligibility: Must be a candidate for Ph.D. or Th.D. degree in an American doctoral program at a graduate school located in the U.S. Must have dissertation proposal approved by application deadline.
Award: At least 21 awards of $25,000 each
Website: http://woodrow.org/fellowships/newcombe/
Last updated: 8/31/15

Gaius Charles Bolin Dissertation and Post-MFA Fellowships

Sponsor: Williams College
Dissertation: Write-Up
Post-Dissertation: Postdoctoral Fellowship
Most recent deadline: November 15, 2015
Program requirements: The Gaius Charles Bolin Fellowships at Williams College are designed to promote diversity on college faculties by encouraging students from underrepresented groups to complete a terminal graduate degree and to pursue careers in college teaching. Fellows devote the bulk of the first year to the completion of dissertation work while also teaching one course as a faculty member in one of the Collegeâ€™s academic departments or programs. The second year of residency (ideally with degree in hand) is spent on academic career development while again teaching just one course.
Citizenship: U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Eligibility: Fellowships are awarded to applicants from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, those who are first-generation college graduates, women in predominately male fields, or disabled scholars. Applicants must intend to pursue a professorial career in the U.S. Must have completed all doctoral work except the dissertation by the end of the current academic year. Only those with degrees granted in 2014, or to be granted in 2015, are eligible to apply.
Award: Up to 3 scholars appointed annually. $38,000 annual stipend, plus health and dental benefits, relocation and housing assistance, academic support including office space and a computer, and an annual allowance of $4,000 for research-related expenses.
Website: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/graduate-fellowships-2/graduate-fellowships/
Last updated: 8/31/15

AAUW American Fellowships â€“ Dissertation Fellowships

Sponsor: American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Dissertation: Write-Up
Most recent deadline: November 15, 2015
Program requirements: Dissertation fellowships support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of scholarly excellence; the quality and originality of project design; and active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities, professions, or fields of research. Open to applicants in all fields of study. Scholars engaged in researching gender issues are encouraged to apply.
Citizenship: Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Eligibility: Applicants must be women, have completed all course work, passed all preliminary examinations, and received approval for their research proposals or plans by application deadline. The doctoral degree/dissertation must be completed between April 1 and June 30, 2016. Degree conferral must be between April 1 and September 15, 2016.
Award: $20,000 for dissertation fellowship
Website: http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/american-fellowships/
Last updated: 8/31/15

AAUW Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowships

Sponsor: American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Post-Dissertation: Postdoctoral Fellowship
Most recent deadline: November 15, 2015
Program requirements: Offer one year of funding for women in tenure-track faculty positions in support of their earning tenure and further promotions by enabling them to spend a year pursuing independent research. The fellowship year will be July 1 to June 30 following application deadline.
Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents as of November 15.
Eligibility: Applicants must be female. Only applicants holding a doctorate classified as a research degree (e.g., PhD, Ed.D., DBA, DM) or an MFA by November 15, are eligible to apply.
Award: $30,000. Limited additional funds may be available when matched by the fellow's institution.
Website: http://www.aauw.org/learn/fellowships_grants/american.cfm
Last updated: 8/31/15

AAUW Summer / Short-Term Research Publication Grant

Sponsor: American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Post-Dissertation: Postdoctoral Fellowship
Most recent deadline: November 15, 2015
Program requirements: Grants provide funds for women college and university faculty and independent researchers to prepare research for publication. The grants are intended for tenure-track, part-time, or temporary faculty or new and established researchers at universities. Time must be available for eight consecutive weeks of final writing, editing, and responding to issues raised in critical reviews.
Citizenship: Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States as of November 15.
Eligibility: Candidates must be female. Applicants must hold a Ph.D., Ed.D., DBA, MFA, JD, MD, DMD, DVM, DSW, or MPH at the time of application. The grants are for tenure-track, part-time and temporary faculty, as well as new and established researchers at universities. Scholars with strong publication records should seek funding elsewhere.
Award: Grants of $6,000 are available for an eight-week grant period. While many recipients, especially full-time faculty members, will use the awards during the summer, recipients may use the funds at any time during the fellowship year.
Website: http://www.aauw.org/learn/fellowships_grants/american.cfm
Last updated: 8/31/15

ACPA CSI Research Grant **ANTICIPATED**

Sponsor: American College Personnel Administrators (ACPA) Commission for Student Involvement (CSI)
Pre-Dissertation: Research Grants
Dissertation: Data Collection
Most recent deadline: November 17, 2014
Program requirements: To encourage significant research in areas of student involvement (student organizations, leadership development, community service, and fraternity/sorority life). The research question(s) must align with the various purposes and activities of these traditional student affairs functional areas or the intersections of these areas.
Citizenship: Not specified.
Eligibility: All ACPA members are eligible. Graduate students are especially encouraged to apply.
Award: Two $500 grants awarded annually. Can be used for marketing, promotion, or incentives for participants; transcription; travel; others pending approval.
Website: http://www.myacpa.org/commission-student-involvement-awards
Last updated: 8/31/15

MSU CoEd Summer Research Fellowship (SRF) **ANTICIPATED**

Sponsor: Michigan State University (MSU) College of Education (CoEd)
Pre-Dissertation: Fellowships & Training, Research Grants
Most recent deadline: November 19, 2014
Program requirements: The award is designed to intensify and accelerate the scholarly development of our students. The summer fellowship may be used to collect data, to analyze and write-up previously collected research data, to complete an ongoing project, or to move it to the publication stage. Must have tenure-stream faculty mentor.
Citizenship: Not specified.
Eligibility: All doctoral students not yet at the dissertation stage are eligible, although it is unlikely that a first-year student would be competitive, unless they had completed a research masterâ€™s degree and were revising their thesis for publication or presentation. All fellowships are designed to support students full-time, so recipients may not enroll in any courses, nor hold any other work assignments during the summer semester. Recipients may, however, participate in one of the International Study Tours during the early summer of 2015. Recipients of University Distinguished or Enrichment Fellowship awards who are in their initial fellowship year, are not eligible to receive any of these awards; they are eligible as second and third year students.
Award: >25 $6,000 awards, $500 to faculty mentor
Website: http://education.msu.edu/resources/financial/fellowships.asp
Last updated: 8/31/15

MSU CoEd Summer Renewable Research Fellowship (SRRF) **ANTICIPATED**

Sponsor: Michigan State University (MSU) College of Education (CoEd)
Pre-Dissertation: Fellowships & Training, Research Grants
Most recent deadline: November 19, 2014
Program requirements: Designed to support research and scholarly development. Must have tenure-stream faculty mentor. The summer fellowship may be used to collect data, to analyze and write-up previously collected research data, to complete an ongoing project, or to move it to the publication stage. The proposal should indicate where the research will be presented or published. Plans for securing additional external fellowship support (a dissertation year fellowship for example) would be particularly well received.
Citizenship: Not specified.
Eligibility: All doctoral students who are not yet at the dissertation stage are eligible, although it is unlikely that a first-year student would be competitive, unless they had completed a research masterâ€™s degree and were revising their thesis for publication or presentation. All fellowships are designed to support students full-time, so recipients may not enroll in any courses, nor hold any other work assignments during the summer semester. Recipients may, however, participate in one of the International Study Tours during the early summer of 2015. Recipients of University Distinguished or Enrichment Fellowship awards who are in their initial fellowship year, are not eligible to receive any of these awards; they are eligible as second and third year students.
Award: ~10-12 awarded each year. $6,000 per summer, $12,000 total. Second summer conditional on meeting all of the goals for the first summer. $500 to faculty mentor.
Website: http://education.msu.edu/resources/financial/fellowships.asp
Last updated: 8/31/15

Ford Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellowships

Sponsor: National Research Council (NRC)
Pre-Dissertation: Fellowships & Training
Most recent deadline: November 20, 2015
Program requirements: Focus on achieving excellence in college and university teaching. Awards will be made to individuals who have demonstrated superior academic achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, show promise of future achievement as schools and teachers, and are well prepared to use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.
Citizenship: Citizens or nationals of the U.S. Does not include permanent residents.
Eligibility: Applicants must be Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree students. Applicants must have at least three years remaining as of fall 2015 before they would receive their Ph.D. degree and at least one of the three years is comprised of full-time course work.
Award: ~60 fellowships, three-year awards, $20,000 annually.
Website: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_166320
Last updated: 8/31/15

COGS Disciplinary Leadership Award **ANTICIPATED**

Sponsor: MSU Council of Graduate Students (COGS)
Awards
Most recent deadline: November 26, 2014
Program requirements: Consideration will be given to students who have clearly demonstrated leadership in their respective disciplines and/or professional societies at the local, state, regional, national, or international levels while a student at MSU.
Citizenship: Not specified.
Eligibility: Regularly enrolled graduate or grad-professional students in good standing. Must be enrolled in full-time status.
Award: Not specified.
Website: http://cogs.msu.edu/funding.html
Last updated: 8/31/15

NASPA SLPKC Dr. Susan R. Komives Research Award **ANTICIPATED**

Sponsor: National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community (SLPKC)
Pre-Dissertation: Research Grants
Dissertation: Data Collection, Write-Up
Most recent deadline: November 21, 2014
Program requirements: The purpose of this award is to support the creation of new knowledge focusing on the area of student leadership programs in higher education. This award is intended to support professional, doctoral, and masters-level scholarly research. Recipient will submit an article about their research to the SLP-KC newsletter in order to disseminate their findings to the KC membership and beyond. Award recipients will be recognized at the national conference.
Citizenship: Any.
Eligibility: Must be a member of NASPA. Past recipients are ineligible.
Award: Unspecified.
Website: https://www.naspa.org/about/awards/knowledge-communities/dr.-susan-r.-komives-research-award
Last updated: 8/31/15

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