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Recent Award Notices:

Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program 2010

Alan Lomax Fellowship in Folklife Studies at the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress

Archie Green Fellowships at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress

2010-2011 Jewish Studies Fellowships

Trinity College & Ann Plato Fellowship

Individual Advanced Research Opportunities (Eastern Europe & Eurasia)

College of Arts & Sciences Fellowships

The following is a list of graduate fellowships and awards administered by the Graduate Office of the College of Arts & Sciences. Follow the links below for information on each fellowship. Please note that application materials must be submitted to the Department’s Graduate Recorder by the internal departmental deadline listed below, not the deadline listed on the linked websites. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Announcements will be sent out regarding the details of the fellowships and awards as the application deadlines approach.

    • Three awards for graduate students who have outstanding undergraduate records, demonstrated a need for financial assistance, and are citizens of the United States to the University Graduate School. The fellowship covers the cost of tuition, includes a stipend, and is renewable for a maximum of three years.
    • Deadline to submit application to Graduate Recorder:
      • Wednesday, December 8th, 2009, 5 pm
  • Dissertation Year Research Fellowship
    • For outstanding M.F.A. or Ph.D. candidates - selection criteria include demonstrated academic excellence, proposed use of fellowship funds, and potential for significant research contributions. These fellowships include a $15,000 stipend, but do not include fee scholarships; fellowship winners are expected to devote full time to research.
    • Applications entered online (follow the link on the College’s website)
    • Online application period begins:
      • February 1st, 2010
    • Deadline to submit application online:
      • Friday, February 19th, 2010, 12 noon
  • Forrest E. & Frances H. Ellis Summer Fellowships
    • For students who are studying in the academic disciplines of Germanic Studies, History, or Religious Studies, with emphasis on the period of 1400-1700 or the Lutheran Church. Summer Fellows will receive $2,500 in stipend, plus a 6 credit hour fee scholarship.
    • Deadline to submit application to Graduate Recorder:
      • Wednesday, February 18th, 2010, 5 pm
  • John H. Edwards Fellowship
    • Awarded on: good citizenship, character, especially attitude toward public service and the likelihood of future usefulness to society, scholastic ability, intellectual capacity, and upon such other bases and qualifications, and in such manner, as the Trustees of Indiana University in their discretion and judgment may determine from time to time, but always without regard to consideration of religion, creed, race, national origin, color, sex, or political affiliation.
    • Deadline to submit application to Graduate Recorder:
      • Monday, February 1st, 2010, 5 pm
  • Mikal Lynn Sousa Award for Excellence in Graduate Scholarship
    • For a graduate student in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science (or Department of History if there are no other applicants), with a strong preference for a woman but with no preference for area of study. Candidates may be nominated by faculty or candidates may nominate themselves following approval of doctoral candidacy.
    • Deadline to submit application to Graduate Recorder:
      • Wednesday, February 17th, 2010, 5 pm
  • Travel Award Competition
    • Aids students who have been invited to present papers at national or international conferences and who have been recommended by their departments to receive such awards. Awards are usually in the range of $300.
    • Applications entered online (follow the link on the College’s website)
      • Online application period begins:
        • November 1st, 2009
      • Deadline to submit application online:
        • Monday, November 30th, 2009, 5 pm
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University Graduate School Fellowships

The following is a list of graduate fellowships and awards administered by the University Graduate School. Follow the links below for information on each fellowship. Please note that application materials must be submitted to the Department’s Graduate Recorder by the internal departmental deadline listed below, not the deadline listed on the linked websites. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Announcements will be sent out regarding the details of the fellowships and awards as the application deadlines approach.

    • Supports graduate study at IU for graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
    • Deadline to submit application to Graduate Recorder:
      • Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
  • CIC FreeAp Program
    • A program that can waive the Graduate School application fee (financial need must be shown).
    • Apply through the CIC website (link above)
    • Application period:
      • August 15th, 2009 – November 15th, 2009
  • Educational Opportunity Fellowship
    • The award is for new/incoming M.A. or Ph.D. students, or current M.A. students bridging into the Ph.D. Program
      • Deadline to submit application to Graduate School (if new student, the deadline refers to submitting the Application for Admission)
        • January 15th, 2010
      • Current M.A. students bridging to the Ph.D. Program must approach the Admissions and Graduate Affairs Committee to be nominated for this fellowship
  • Esther Kinsley Master’s Thesis Award
    • Must have completed Master’s Thesis during the previous academic year; one $1,500 award.
    • Deadline to submit application to Graduate Recorder:
      • Wednesday, September 30th, 2009, 5 pm
  • Esther Kinsley Ph.D. Dissertation Award
    • Must have completed Ph.D. degree during the previous academic year; one $1,500 award.
    • Deadline to submit application to Graduate Recorder:
      • Friday, January 29th, 2010, 12 noon
  • Future Faculty Teaching Fellowship
    • For advanced IU Bloomington doctoral and MFA students to enhance their career preparation by experiencing faculty life in another academic environment, either within or outside of Indiana.
    • Deadline to submit application directly to Graduate School (application is not submitted to the Department):
      • Friday, October 9th, 2009
  • Graduate Scholars Fellowship
    • The award is for new/incoming Ph.D. students, or current M.A. students bridging into the Ph.D. Program
      • Deadline to submit application to Graduate School (if new student, the deadline refers to submitting the Application for Admission)
        • January 15th, 2010
      • Current M.A. students bridging to the Ph.D. Program must approach the Admissions and Graduate Affairs Committee to be nominated for this fellowship
  • Grant in Aid of Doctoral Research
    • For advanced Bloomington graduate students for unusual expenses incurred in connection with doctoral dissertation research.
    • Fall Competition:
      • Deadline to submit application to Graduate Recorder:
        • Wednesday, September 30th, 2009, 5 pm
    • Spring Competition:
      • Deadline to submit application to Graduate Recorder:
        • Friday, January 29th, 2010, 12 noon
  • Ronald E. McNair Graduate Fellowship
    • The award is for new/incoming M.A. or Ph.D. students, or current M.A. students bridging into the Ph.D. Program
      • Deadline to submit application to Graduate School (if new student, the deadline refers to submitting the Application for Admission)
        • January 15th, 2010
      • Current M.A. students bridging to the Ph.D. Program must approach the Admissions and Graduate Affairs Committee to be nominated for this fellowship
  • Wells Graduate Fellowship
    • One doctoral or M.F.A. student who exemplifies the characteristics of Chancellor Wells; single-year award of $30,000 that must be used the year it is granted.
    • Deadline to submit application to Graduate Recorder:
      • Friday, November 20th, 2009, 12 noon
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External Awards Frequently Awarded to Indiana University Students

The following is a list of fellowships, grants, and awards that have been awarded to Indiana University students in the past. These awards are external, so you must apply to them on your own. Check on the web for details on the award, application, and deadline for each:

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Other External Awards

The following is a list of fellowships, grants, and awards that you may be eligible for. These awards are external, so you must apply to them on your own. Check on the web for details on the award, application, and deadline for each:

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