Raoul Wallenberg International Summer Travel Fellowship
Graduate and graduate/professional students must be in good standing academically, pursuing a degree full-time, and enrolled for at least one semester following return to the U.S.
In the spirit of Raoul Wallenberg's experience at Michigan, the Wallenberg International Summer Travel Fellowship will allow selected students to take part in a community service project or civic participation anywhere in the world. The fellowship will support such experiences as, for instance, volunteer work with a humanitarian organization such as a school, clinic, or aid program, or the exploration of humanitarian issues not well understood in the United States.
Several fellowships will be made for summer 2011, each in the amount of up to $5,000 to cover transportation, room and board, and local excursions made in connection with the project.
For 2011, inspired by the dedication of the 2010 Wallenberg medalist Dr. Denis Mukwege, preference will be given to proposals concerned with health systems facing crises, especially those related to gender, reproductive and human rights.
- Application form
- A statement of purpose, that describes purpose and goals of the proposed project or experience and how it addresses the purpose of the Wallenberg International Travel Fellowship.
- A full budget and timetable that show anticipated costs and any other source of support, pending or confirmed. Equipment will not be funded.
- A recommendation from the applicant’s principal adviser or another faculty member who can assess the student’s readiness to undertake the proposed project.
- An unofficial copy of the University of Michigan academic transcript.
- Letter of affiliation from any supervising or sponsoring agency.
- A résumé/curriculum vitae.
Submission: Applications will be accepted through electronic submission only.
Projects should be at least four weeks in duration and take place outside of the U.S. between May and August 2011. The University’s international travel policies will be followed.
Upon return to the U.S., Wallenberg Travel Fellows will be asked to prepare a brief report and to meet with members of the Wallenberg Committee to discuss their experience. Fellows are also expected to take part in the annual Wallenberg Lecture and outreach activities in the year following their fellowship.