Undergraduate Fellowship for Research on Topics Related to Women

Luann Dummer Center For Women

Undergraduate Fellowship for Research

On Topics Related to Women

Luann Dummer Center For Women

Undergraduate Fellowship for Research On Topics Related to Women

The Luann Dummer Center for Women is pleased to offer an undergraduate fellowship to students who will conduct research on topics related to girls and/or women. This award has been offered since the 1996-1997 academic year.

Proposals are accepted from students in all academic disciplines who will be juniors or seniors during the year of the fellowship.  Students must be enrolled at UST during most or all of this time period.   The grant recipient can complete his or her research during the 2008-2009 academic year, or during the summer of 2008.  Students who apply must secure a faculty sponsor; present research questions and goals, along with a timetable; demonstrate knowledge of current literature and research methods; and, indicate how the proposed research fits into the student’s development as a research scholar.A $4,000 stipend will be awarded to the student to support work on the project, and a $1,500 stipend will be provided to the faculty sponsor. 

 Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated using the following criteria: 

·         the degree to which the student is prepared to approach the subject

·         the clarity of the objectives and of the process for conducting the research

·         the overall academic strength of the applicant and the reasonableness of the time-line

·         faculty sponsor support

·         originality of the proposal, including its use of alternative methodologies

 The research fellow agrees to credit the Luann Dummer Center for Women as co-sponsor and funder in all research papers, publications, or other outcomes of the research.  The fellow also agrees to submit a formal research report and to present their work at a Feminist Friday in the Luann  Dummer Center for Women during spring semester 2009.

 To Apply:

Submit four copies of the following by Wednesday, April 16, 2008  to the Luann Dummer Center for Women Advisory Board, Mail Box #4075 or Room 103 OEC:

 1.     A cover sheet with the following information:

·         Name

·         Major

·         Mail #

·         Phone

·         Faculty Sponsor

·         Expected Graduation Date

 2.     A research proposal, typed and either 1.5 or double-spaced, no more than 5 pages, including:

·         the focus, goals and significance of your research proposal

·         an overview of related literature, including important citations

·         research activities and methods

·         a timetable for your work

·         a description of your preparation for this research, and how it fits into your development as a scholar

3.     Letter of support from faculty sponsor

 4.     Transcript (unofficial is acceptable)

5.  What other sources of funding for this research do you currently have or have you applied for?

 Questions?  Contact Dr. Corrine L. Carvalho, Director, Luann Dummer Center for Women at 962-6118 or via e-mail to clcarvalho@stthomas.edu