Graduate Student Professional Development
This funding is available to graduate students in in PhD and MFA programs only. It is intended to satisfy special, one-time needs that cannot be met by the funding allocated specifically to departments for graduate students. Such needs might include expenses associated with doing or presenting research, or expenses associated with language or other skill training.
This funding will be allocated on a competitive basis: deadline for applications for the 2008-09 year is March 16th, 2009.
The maximum grant allowable under this scheme is $1,000.00
Applications should come from the student and should outline and justify the need for the funding, explaining exactly how it will assist the student's progress through their degree. The student's letter should state what year of the degree she/he is in. A proposed budget should also be included, which itemizes and justifies each expense. The application should also indicate other funding sources available to the student, as well as dates by which she/he will know the success of other funding applications. If the budget is denominated in a foreign currency, please provide the $US equivalent, including the exchange rate.
Applications also need a letter of support from the DGS which should be sent directly to the ISLA office. If there is more than one application from the same department, the DGS should write a single letter covering all applications, and rank order them.
All application materials must be submitted in hard copy to the ISLA office at 101 O'Shaugnessy.
Graduate student applicants should also consult the Graduate Fellowship database for further information about funding. See http://www.grad.nd.edu/gfd/
Students whose work has a European focus are also encouraged to apply to the Nanovic Institute for research funds.
Deadline: Submit 4 hard copies of your proposal no later than March 16, 2009, by 4:00 p.m. to the ISLA office, 101 O’Shaughnessy Hall.