Graduate Seminar on Global Transformations
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Applicant Eligibility Comments:
This seminar is open to students in the early stages of graduate training with interests in international and area studies who can demonstrate goals of completing training and research through the doctorate. Graduate students from across disciplines are invited to apply.
Keywords:
General support
International
International students
Research/field research
Travel
Funding Abstract:
The Center for International and Comparative Studies (CICS) announces a not-for-credit seminar for master's students and doctoral students at the pre-candidacy level intending to pursue field-based research outside the United States. The seminar explores epistemological connections and dissonance among disciplines and professions involved in global transformations. It meets approximately seven times a term for two-hour sessions, which are organized around the discussion of presentations by participating students. Several sessions will also be devoted to the discussion of papers, research proposals, and faculty and visitor presentations.
Application Process and Required Materials:
1 electronic copy of the following items must be submitted by the deadline:
Completed CICS funding request cover sheet
Twoâ€Âpage letter that addresses the purpose of the seminar
Two letters of support from a faculty advisor and/or departmental director of graduate studies
Official transcript of grades Fund Usage:
Travel, language instruction, preliminary research
Funding Restrictions:
Students must commit to participating in the seminar for three terms, and will be expected to make a presentation to the group following their research trip, and to discuss methodology, challenges, and results with seminar participants. A threeâ€Âpage report on findings must be submitted to CICS within six weeks of return from the research trip. This report may be used in CICS publications.