Any Rackham program on the Ann Arbor campus may nominate up to two international graduate students who are in their second or third academic term and are actively pursuing a degree. Preference will be given to students who do not have other sources of funding. US citizens and permanent residents are not eligible.
The Rackham International Student Fellowship assists outstanding international students, particularly those who may be ineligible for other kinds of support because of citizenship. Nominees must have a strong academic record, be making good progress toward the degree, and demonstrate outstanding academic and professional promise.
Student must be nominated by their programs. A program may nominate no more than two students.
Nomination materials must include two copies of the following:
*A completed nomination form signed by the graduate chair with the names of the nominated student(s), UMID(s), and brief reason for each nominated attached
*An information sheet to be completed by the student
*A one-page statement from the student describing his/her research and future goals
*An unofficial copy of the University of Michigan graduate academic record (transcript)
Awards may be used as stipend or tuition. Students may receive this award only once.
Grantees will be required to provide a brief report (2–5 pages) outlining the experience within one month of their return to the United States. Grantees are also encouraged to write an article or submit photographs (or both) to be considered for publication in International Institute materials.