Applicants must submit the following application materials:

• Summer funding application (http://www.ii.umich.edu/UMICH/ceseuc/Home/Resources/Student%20Resources/2011%20Summer%20Funding%20Application.pdf)
• statement of purpose (1-3 pages) 
• one letter of recommendation 
• budget worksheet (http://www.ii.umich.edu/UMICH/ceseuc/Home/Resources/Student%20Resources/2011%20summer%20budget.pdf)
• curriculum vitae or resume
• official University of Michigan transcript

A written report based on the project will be required at its conclusion.

Applications should include:

1.   Personal Data--Name, Address, Citizenship, e-mail, phone, etc.

2.   Academic Record, to include: (i) a chronological list of all educational institutions attended above high school level, naming institutions, fields of study, years of study and degree; (ii) a transcript of graduate work completed, listing courses and grades; (iii) a list of published works, articles or topics of research papers undertaken during graduate study including a copy of published work or research paper; (iv) a list of academic distinctions, fellowships, etc., including those currently held or applied for.

3.  International Experience. List the foreign countries in which you have lived or traveled, indicating the dates, duration and purpose of these stays (business, education, pleasure); describe in not over 300 words any aspect of these experiences, or others, that you believe have contributed notably to your academic career or to your proposed professional interests, including language training.

4.  Foreign Language Proficiency. (i) List those foreign languages of which you have a speaking, reading and writing knowledge, indicating under each of these headings if knowledge is elementary, medium or advanced; (ii) French Language: a successful program at the Geneva Institute requires a working competence in the French language, e.g., a speaking and reading knowledge adequate for research as well as for participation in technically oriented discussions and lectures. Please indicate among your referees an individual whom we can consult on your language competence.

5.  Study Program. Write an essay of up to 1,500 words, describing your research program, showing how the Institute's curriculum of research, seminars, etc., as well as institutions located in Geneva will contribute to it. Candidates are advised to study the institute's catalogue in formulating their programs. Please be specific as to subject, scholarly importance, methodology, sources, practical applications (if any), and limitations of the proposed research.

6.  Career Intentions. Describe briefly your professional objectives and how you see your current studies and those proposed at the institute contributing to them. In such a statement, any professional work which you may have already undertaken in the international field should be described, including teaching assistantships, participation in research programs, publications and awards.

7.  References. The above information should be supplemented by letters from four individuals who are familiar with your proposed research program, including your thesis supervisor. If possible, one should be able to judge your competence in the French language. These letters of reference should be sent directly to the above address when you submit your completed application. These letters should include the office and e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of those sending them.

Interested individuals should submit 5 paper copies of their application to:

Allen Lynch, 120 Vincennes Rd., Charlottesville, Virginia  22911-8538  

1. Apply online at http://www.graham.umich.edu/forms/Proposal.php?pid=DOW:14

2. The description of work must be a single document (PDF format) that is no longer than 1500 words (one schematic may be included within the document). 

All initial application materials should be directed to the relevant departments and to Rackham Graduate School. Also please note that departments have their own application deadlines that may be prior to the nomination deadline.

Nominating departments/schools must provide:

1. A copy of all application materials submitted for consideration of admission.
2. A letter of support from the department chair and/or faculty advisor, including;

a.       information on other funding to be offered to the nominee

b.       the proposed use of Armenian Studies Fellowship funds

c.       a brief explanation about how this student's work--if not obvious from the application--would contribute to Armenian studies.