The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), supports graduating seniors and graduate students for study or research in Germany in a broad range of academic disciplines.
Program descriptions:
Study Scholarships are available to highly qualified graduating seniors (fourth-year students in Canada), recent graduates and graduate students of all disciplines to do independent study in Germany or to complete a full Master's degree. The Study Scholarship is for 10 months and must take place during the German academic year (October1, 2010 to July 31, 2011). Students in degree-granting courses in Germany may receive an extension of up to one year for Master's courses. All scholarship holders must take courses at a German university.
Research Scholarships are available to highly qualified PhD candidates, and post-doctoral researchers for research at universities or institutes in Germany. Individuals wishing to complete a doctoral program in Germany should also apply for a Research Grant which can be extended up to three years. Young post-doctoral researchers and assistant professors with less than two years of teaching experience are also encouraged to apply. All academic disciplines are eligible. Research grants can either be short-term (1 - 6 months) or long-term (7 - 10 months). Short-term grants must occur between June 1, 2010 and January 31, 2011. Long-term grants must occur within the time frame of the German academic year (October 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011).
Application Procedure: Interested applicants need to go to the DAAD Web site (www.daad.org) and fill out the on-line application. Print out the application and send it to: Attn: Shawn Reynolds, Bryan Hall 104, 107 S. Indiana Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405 along with ALL supporting documents. We must receive one original set of documents and three copies of all documents. Do NOT staple, laminate or bind the application in a folder (use of a binder clip is acceptable). One application form needs the applicant's original signature. DAAD will make the final decision regarding selection for all candidates.
Awards: Air transportation, tuition, maintenance and book allowances, insurance.
Deadlines: October 1, 2009.
Contact: Shawn Reynolds, OVPIA, Bryan Hall 104, IU Bloomington; Phone: 812-856-9024; Fax: 812-855-6884; E-mail: shreynol@indiana.edu
The Office of the Vice President for International Affairs 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.
Awards: Air transportation and living stipend.
Deadline: October 28, 2009 for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Contact: Shawn Reynolds, OVPIA, Bryan Hall 104, IU Bloomington; Phone: 812-856-9024; Fax: 812-855-6884; E-mail: shreynol@indiana.edu
To help students pursue academic training which adds or enhances an international component of their graduate degree program. Training activities supported include: enrollment in a foreign language or an area studies course not offered at IU; participation in a structured international internship or a formal training program or workshop on an international topic.
Awards: Up to $2,000
Deadlines: Mid-October for spring; mid-February for summer; mid-April for fall.
Contact:Paul Fogleman, OVPIA, 201 North Indiana Avenue, IU Bloomington;
Phone: 812-855-3948; Fax: 812-855-6271; E-mail: pfoglema@indiana.edu
The John H. Edwards Trust Fund will provide income for 4-5 fellowships of approximately $20,000 each for graduate students at Indiana University in academic year 2008-2009. The John H. Edwards Fellowship is one of the University's most prestigious academic awards. A university-wide committee selects the fellows from nominations made by the deans of all divisions and professional schools within the University that award terminal graduate degrees.
As dean of your school, you may nominate one candidate for the committe's consideration. It is important that this person be one of your most "outstanding graduate students who might otherwise find it impossible to continue their education" without such financial support, and whose nomination is strongly supported by the appropriate documents.
In accordance with the bequest, the John H. Edwards Fellowship will be awarded on the following basis:
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.
The Committee interprets the above paragraph as an instruction to nominate a candidate of superior scholastic ability and intellectual capacity, and good citizenship and character as demonstrated by a strong record of voluntary public service. Consistent with University policy, nominations for this award should be made without regard to sexual orientation or disability.
Description of the Fellowship
Nominees should have completed at least 24 credit hours of graduate study at Indiana University by February, 2008, be enrolled as a full-time student for AY 2008-2009, and be working satisfactorily toward completion of a terminal graduate degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., M.D., J.D., M.F.A., M.A.T., etc.).
Nominees should have a clear record of voluntary public service.
Special consideration will be given to nominees who can demonstrate financial need in order to complete their studies (see attached Nominee Financial Statement Form). NOTE: Successful nominees who are awarded an Edwards fellowship during AY 2008-2009 may not also accept financial assistance from another source for that academic year.
Each nomination must have the written endorsement of the dean or director of the relevant graduate division.
Nomination Process and Required Documents
The nomination should include:
A completed Nomination Form (see attached form);
Two concise letters of recommendation by faculty knowledgeable about the nominee that describe his or her academic record and progress, commitment to public service, and promise as a leader in his or her field;
A supporting letter from a public service agency or organization where the nominee has volunteered that states the agency's mission, how the nominee contributed to that mission, the duration and commitment of time volunteered, and the impact of the nominee's efforts;
A resume from the nominee including public service activities and volunteerism;
A personal statement (maximum of two pages single spaced) by the nominee addressing his or her academic goals and the relationship of public service and volunteerism to these goals;
A statement of financial need from the nominee (see attached Financial Need form);
Transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work, including those from Indiana University and other institutions. Photocopies are acceptable.
Deadlines: Mid-February (Awards are announced in mid-March.)
Contact: The nomination should be sent to the Edwards Trust Fund Committee, Bryan Hall 104.
The Office of Overseas Study provides financial aid and grants to IU students interested in pursuing study abroad opportunities. Applications are submitted through Office of Overseas Study.
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: April 20, 2009.
The application and information materials will be sent electronically to all grad students from PRC at the end of March with a deadline of April 20. A decision on the fellowships will not be made until after the spring grades are posted in early May.
Contact: Edda Callahan, OVPIA, Bryan Hall 104, IU Bloomington; Phone: 812-855-5021; Fax: 812-855-6884; E-mail: egcallah@indiana.edu
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.
Awards: Transportation and $1,000 stipend.
Deadlines: Mid-February
Contact:Paul Fogleman, OVPIA, 201 North Indiana Avenue, IU Bloomington;
Phone: 812-855-3948; Fax: 812-855-6271; E-mail: pfoglema@indiana.edu
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/fellowship.
The Won-Joon Yoon Scholarship/Fellowship 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; include name and student ID number) describing what the scholarship/fellowship will enable them to accomplish in their academic programs. The scholarship/fellowship should be taken up during summer 2009 or the 2009-2010 academic year.
Candidates must submit a resume or curriculum vitae and an unofficial transcript.
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 with student ID number.
Awards: The scholarship has a value of approximately $2,500.
Deadlines: March 30, 2009.
Contact: Edda Callahan, OVPIA, Bryan Hall 104, IU Bloomington; Phone: 812-855-5021; Fax: 812-855-6884; E-mail: egcallah@indiana.edu
