OIP Grants for Students
	External Grants for Graduate Students

Graduate Student Exchanges
The Office of International Programs maintains exchange agreements which provide a variety of opportunities for Indiana University graduate students to conduct research, study, and teach at selected partner institutions abroad. Applicants may be students from any discipline, department, or campus. Each applicant must submit a proposal for a program that would constitute an integral part of a well-conceived graduate degree program at Indiana University. See annual announcement for list of eligible partner institutions.
Award: air transportation and living stipend.
Deadline: mid-January for the upcoming academic year.
Contact: Shawn Reynolds, OIP, Bryan Hall 104, Bloomington , IN 47405 ;
Telephone: 812-856-9024, Fax: 812-855-6884; E-mail: Shawn Reynolds
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Summer Pre-Dissertation Travel Grants
To support research-related summer travel abroad a full year prior to conducting dissertation research abroad. Activities supported include exploring potential research sites, archives, or other research resources; establishing institutional affiliations; identifying and meeting local scholars and contacts.
Award: transportation and $1,000 stipend.
Deadline: mid-February.
Contact: Rose Vondrasek, OIP, Franklin Hall 315, IU Bloomington;
Telephone: 812-855-7557; Fax: 812-856-3851; E-mail: Rose Vondrasek
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Latin American Fellowship
This fellowship is jointly funded by IU and the Indiana federation of Clubs to support graduate research and study in Latin America.
Award: $1,500.
Deadline: March 3 for the following academic year.
Contact: Rose Vondrasek, OIP, Franklin Hall 315, IU Bloomington;
Telephone: 812-855-7557; Fax: 812-856-3851; E-mail: Rose Vondrasek
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Starr Fellowships
Approximately five fellowships are awarded annually from the Starr Foundation endowment to full-time graduate students from the People's Republic of China who demonstrate satisfactory progress toward a degree.
Awards: Approximately $8,000.
In order to qualify, a student must be enrolled full time in a graduate or professional program at Indiana University and be making satisfactory progress toward a degree. He or she must also be a citizen of the People's Republic of China (US permanent residents cannot be considered). Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of academic achievement, goals and promise, as well as financial need (student should not have departmental support).
Deadline: early April.
Contact: Edda Callahan, OIP, Bryan Hall 104, IU Bloomington;
Telephone: 812-855-5021; Fax: 812-855-6884; E-mail: Edda Callahan

Won-Joon Yoon Memorial Scholarship
On Sunday 4 July 1999, a bright and promising young Korean graduate student was killed as he was entering his church. He was the victim of a random act of extremist violence. Indiana University is united in deploring the hatred and intolerance that caused this senseless tragedy and is committed to the principles and ideals that make this university a place where people from all walks of life and from all nations and religions, can join together in pursuit of knowledge and mutual respect. As a way of underscoring Mr. Yoon’s legacy, Indiana University established this scholarship.

The Won-Joon Yoon Scholarship will provide financial support for IU students who have exemplified tolerance and understanding across racial and religious lines through service, personal commitment, academic achievement and future potential.

• Candidates may be graduate students or undergraduates who have completed at least one academic semester of study at Indiana University at the time of application. Candidates may be citizens of any country.
• Candidates must be full-time students pursuing Indiana University degrees.
• Candidates may be self-nominated (apply themselves) or be nominated by Indiana University faculty or staff members.
• Candidates must submit a statement (not to exceed 750 words) describing what the scholarship will enable them to accomplish in their academic programs. The scholarship should be taken up during summer 2008 or the 2008-2009 academic year.
• Candidates must submit a resume or curriculum vitae.
• Three letters of support are required, at least one of which should be from an Indiana University faculty member.
• Faculty or staff who nominate candidates, please provide a letter of nomination and at least two additional letters of support. If possible, please also enclose a copy of the student’s resume or curriculum vitae.

IIE Fulbright Program for Graduate Study and Research Abroad
These Fulbright grants, administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), support graduate study or research abroad in any academic or professional field in participating countries.
Award: air transportation, maintenance stipend, and insurance.
Deadline: mid-September.
Contact: Rose Vondrasek, OIP, Franklin Hall 315, IU Bloomington;
Telephone: 812-855-7557; Fax: 812-856-3851; E-mail: Rose Vondrasek

Fulbright-Hays Grant for Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad
Grants support doctoral dissertation research in non-Western European countries in modern foreign languages and area studies.
Award: air transportation, maintenance stipend, research expenses, and insurance.
Deadline: early October.
Contact: Rose Vondrasek, OIP, Franklin Hall 315, IU Bloomington;
Telephone: 812-855-7557; Fax: 812-856-3851; E-mail: Rose Vondrasek

DAAD Annual Grants
The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), supports graduating seniors and graduate students for study or research in Germany in a broad range of academic disciplines.
Award: air transportation, tuition, maintenance and book allowances, insurance.
Deadline: mid October.
Contact: Rose Vondrasek, OIP, Franklin Hall 315, IU Bloomington;
Telephone: 812-855-7557; Fax: 812-856-3851; E-mail: Rose Vondrasek

Students for the Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill and Mitchell scholarships will have to be nominated by Indiana University and have to submit an application to the nominating committee. The application should include:

The IU deadline for all is September 17. There will be an information meeting about all the scholarships on September 7 at 3:30 p.m. in the Honors House, 324 N. Jordan. If you have any questions regarding the scholarships or possible programs of study, please contact the chair of the nominating committee, Trevor R. Brown, brownt@indiana.edu or Edda Callahan, International Programs, Bryan Hall 104, 855-5021, egcallah@indiana.edu.

Rhodes Scholarship (http://www.rhodesscholar.org) 
The Rhodes Scholarship has been awarded since 1902 to outstanding students from around the world. This scholarship is intended for students of proven intellectual achievement, integrity, leadership, energy, and concern for others. All fields of study are considered although the proposed course of study must be available at Oxford University.

To be eligible, the applicant

Marshall Scholarship (http://www.marshallscholarship.org)
Support for two to three years of graduate study at almost any university in the United Kingdom. Geared toward students who have distinguished academic records, strong aspirations for graduate study and who are in their senior year or within two years after graduation; no age limit. 40 scholarships awarded each hear
National deadline: October 4.

Churchill Scholarship  (http://www.winstonchurchillfoundation.org/Scholarships.html)
Supports one year of graduate study in engineering, math, or science at Churchill College, Cambridge University, Great Britain. Geared toward students of exceptional ability who are in their senior year or beyond and 19-26 years of age.  10 scholarships awarded each year.  (Take GRE in October so scores are available by November.)
National deadline: November 12.

Mitchell Scholarship (http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html)
This scholarship, sponsored by The US-Ireland Alliance, was named in honor of former Senator George J. Mitchell. Senator Mitchell made a pivotal contribution to the peace process in Northern Ireland. The Mitchell Scholarship encourages American students to serve their community and country, and exhibit qualities of intellectual distinction, leadership, integrity, excellence and fairness. The scholarship intends to familiarize and engage the next generation of American leaders with the island of Ireland.

The Mitchell Scholarship provides support for one academic year of postgraduate study at institutions of higher learning in Ireland, including the seven universities in the Republic of Ireland and the two universities in Northern Ireland. All fields of study are considered that these universities offer and for which students are prepared.

To be eligible, an applicant

Nominees must submit:

EPA Marshall Scholarships (http://www.marshallscholarship.org/applicationepa.html)
Students nominated by Indiana University and then selected in national competition for a Marshall Scholarship may wish to apply for an EPA Marshall Scholarship.  Jointly funded by the Marshall Commission and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), these Scholarships will support research specifically in the area of the environment and can be in any related field. Applicants may study at any appropriate UK Institution.

To be eligible for the EPA Marshall Scholarship, applicants must first be selected as Marshall Scholars, applying in the usual way, and must be pursuing a graduate degree in one of the following areas:

The proposed program of study must be demonstrably relevant to environmental protection, restoration or stewardship; environmental public health; or ecosystem health. Applicants whose work emphasizes the study of global environmental problems, international collaborative approaches to environmental problem solving, technology exchange programs or research to improve international dialog regarding the environment will be given first consideration.

The Marshall Commission will pay for the first two years of the Scholarship and the Scholar will spend this time in the UK.  The EPA will pay for up to three additional years of study, which can be spent in the UK or the US, providing this research culminates in a doctoral degree.
Deadlines: See http://www.indiana.edu/~iubhonor/hds/marshall.php for details on IU and national deadlines and processes.

For complete information and application forms, please review the Web sites listed above.