Call for Applications
2011-2012 Latino Studies Dissertation Year Fellowship

The Latino Studies Program is accepting applications for a Dissertation Year Fellowship for 2011-12. The fellowship includes a stipend of $18,000 and does not include a fee remission. The award will enable a doctoral candidate to engage in focused work leading to the completion of a Ph.D. dissertation. During the fellowship year, the awardee is expected to devote full time to dissertation work and to participate in scholarly activities of the Latino Studies Program.
To be eligible, applicants must be taking their doctoral degree within the College of Arts & Sciences (COAS) and must be formally advanced to candidacy by July 31, 2011. Preference will be given to projects which enrich knowledge about Latino populations in the United States and/or the Western Hemisphere.
Application forms are available at Application materials include: curriculum vitae; transcripts; dissertation prospectus; two letters of recommendation (one of which must be from the dissertation advisor). Materials should be submitted in hardcopy to: Latino Studies Program, 814 E. Third Street, Bloomington, IN 47405.

DEADLINE: April 15, 2011

For more information contact:

Micaela Richter

Latino Studies Program

(812) 856-1795

2011-12 Latino Studies Dissertation Year Fellowship

Application Instructions

Required Application Components

(1)Completed application cover sheet (2 pages)

(2)Curriculum Vitae

(3)Copy of IU academic transcript

Unofficial copies are acceptable. Transcripts from previous academic institutions are not required.

(4)Dissertation Prospectus (no more than 5 pages)

(5)Two letters of recommendation

The letters may be sent to Latino Studies separately. At least one of the letters must be from the dissertation advisor.

Send Completed Applicationsto:

Latino Studies Program

814 E. Third Street
Indiana University

Bloomington, IN 47405

DEADLINE: April 15, 2011

Awards will be announced by May 2, 2011

2011-12 Latino Studies Dissertation Year Fellowship
Application Cover Sheet

Personal Data

Name:

Student ID#:

Street Address:

E-mail Address:

Phone:

Department & Program of Study:

Year of Entry into the Program:

Date of Doctoral Candidacy:

Names of Recommenders

1) NameTitleDepartment/Institution

2) NameTitle:Department/Institution

Dissertation Project

Dissertation Title:

Abstract (500 words, may attach document):

Summary of Dissertation Progress-to-Date and Schedule for Completion (200 words):

I certify that the information in this application is complete and accurate.

Signature:

Date: