Graduate Awards for Research & Training
2008 – 2009

INSTRUCTIONS

Completed applications must include:

o  Application cover sheet (see below)

o   One- to two-page, single-spaced project statement indicating:

1.  title of proposed project

2.  description of research, conference or language/methods training

3.  specific information on research location, conference site or training program
4.  research, conference or training plans
5.  significance of proposed project for future research

o      Bibliography (maximum two pages—required for research & conference applications only)

o  Detailed budget accompanied by a one-page budget narrative. The budget on this application should reflect the entire cost of the project and not just that portion requested from the Center for International Studies. Students are encouraged to apply for additional awards from Duke and other sources.  The composite award total from all sources may not exceed the amount indicated in the proposed budget. 

o      CV and official Duke transcript

o     A supporting letter from your dissertation committee chair, faculty advisor or director of graduate studies, and a second letter from a faculty member familiar with your work. 

Additional Notes :

For additional information, please contact Nancy Hare Robbins: 684.6454 or nancy.robbins@duke.edu.

Deadline:  Wednesday, March 5, 2008 by 5pm

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Graduate Awards for Research & Training
2008– 2000
Application Cover Sheet
The Duke University Center for International Studies will make awards to graduate and professional students for (1) research, (2) conference participation, or (3) language/methods training that will culminate in a master's thesis, doctoral dissertation (both pre-dissertation and dissertation projects will be supported) or other terminal degree project.  Please complete this sheet and use it as the cover page for your application.
Name:                                      ____            
Social Security#:                 ____  Duke Unique ID#:__________
I am a participant in (check all that are applicable):
o      Globalization, Governance & Democracy
o     Graduate Seminar on Human Rights
o     Graduate Seminar on Global Health
I will use the award for:
o     Pre-Dissertation research
o     Dissertation research
o     Conference participation
o     Foreign language or methods training
Mailing address:                                                                         ________________          
Home phone:                          _         
Work phone:____                                                
E-mail address:                      ____                                   
Department:                             ___            Degree sought:                                     
Project/dissertation title:                                                                                                                   
Research/conference or training site(s):            ______________________                   
Tentative departure date:                             Tentative return date:                            
Total funding required:                              
Other funding received:                               
Other awards applied for (include amounts):                                           
Applicant's Signature:                                       ___________           

Date:         _____                         
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Signature:                                ______________          Chair, Doctoral Committee or  Director of Graduate Studies