CREES Research, Internship, and Fellowship (CRIF) Program Grants
Applicants must be enrolled in full-time undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree programs at the University of Michigan. Grants will not be considered for students graduating in the current Winter Term. Applicants for research grants may be at preliminary or more advanced stages of their research; applicants for internships should identify the venue for their internship in a governmental agency, business, or non-governmental institution in the region.
CREES seeks applications from students in REES-related B.A., M.A., Ph.D., and professional degree programs for a limited number of grants ranging from $500 to $1,500 toward summer or semester-long research projects or internships at institutions and businesses in Eastern Europe or the former Soviet Union.
Application Requirements: Applicants must submit the following application materials:
1. Summer funding application (see link below)
2. Statement of purpose (1-3 pages) including proposed time period, institutional affiliation, location, your reasons for pursuing the internship or research project, and how this experience will contribute to your career goals
3. One letter of recommendation
4. Budget worksheet
5. Curriculum vitae or resume
6. Official University of Michigan transcript