Rackham International Research Awards
Preference will be given to doctoral students who will have reached candidacy by September 2012 and have an approved dissertation topic, and students in terminal master's programs who have a non-course related research project required for their degree. Students of any citizenship may apply. Students may not apply exclusively for language training, but may submit proposals that combine language study with research.
The Rackham Graduate School announces 2011 Rackham International Research Awards (RIRA) to support terminal master's and doctoral students conducting degree-related research outside the United States and Puerto Rico. Terminal Master's students are those in programs which do not offer a Ph.D. degree, such as an M.F.A.
Students must complete the Rackham International Research Awards application and submit one copy of:
- A statement of no more than three 12-font double-spaced pages, written in a language for non-specialists, that describes the proposed research and explains its significance and feasibility. Applicants should also discuss any language skills they may need to conduct the proposed research.
- A full budget and timetable discussion that presents anticipated costs and shows all other sources of support, pending and confirmed, for the proposed period of research.
- A letter of no more than two pages from the student's principal advisor (chair of the dissertation committee, if the student has an approved dissertation proposal). The writer should address the student's achievement and promise, previous sources of support, and any obstacles facing the student in securing external or internal funding for research abroad. The letter should be submitted electronically as part of the online application.
- An unofficial copy of the University of Michigan graduate academic record (transcript).
- A resume/curriculum vitae.
May not be used exclusively for language training, but may submit proposals that combine language training with research. May not be used for the purchase of equipment or software. RIRA is a one-time only award.
It is expected that up to thirty-five awards will be made, averaging about $7,000 each. The maximum award amount is $8,000. Funding will be available for use by mid-May 2011.
Students with external research fellowship support may apply, but must demonstrate convincing need for additional funding.