University of Notre Dame Graduate Student Fellowships in ALL Fields for US and Non-US Applicants (Study In USA)

Graduate Student Fellowships

Course(s) Offered: Any discipline
Course Level: Graduate (fellowship)
Provider: Notre Dame Institute of Advanced Study (NDIAS)
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
The Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study (NDIAS) offers Graduate Student Fellowships for advanced graduate students for a full academic year (fall and spring semesters, August through May).

NDIAS is dedicated to fostering and supporting integrative scholarship addressing ultimate questions at the intersection of the arts, engineering, humanities, law, and formal, natural, and social sciences, especially those that transcend disciplinary boundaries.

While a member of the Institute’s academic community, the NDIAS encourages graduate students to address questions of values in their analyses, to integrate diverse disciplines, and to ask how their findings advance civilization. The Institute offers its fellows the opportunity to engage not only in analysis but also in evaluating what should be done, to analyze the world in substantive and collaborative ways, and to think through the implications of present behavior for the future of the world.

Eligibility
The Institute welcomes applications from graduate students in all disciplines, including the arts, engineering, the humanities, law, and the formal, natural, and social sciences with projects that are creative, innovative, or align with the intellectual orientation of the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study. Graduate students from all institutions are invited to apply.

The Institute seeks candidates with:

• excellent records of scholarly, artistic, or research accomplishment in their field(s);
• projects that touch on normative, integrative, or ultimate questions, especially as they engage the Catholic intellectual tradition;
• projects characterized by clarity of thought, coherence, and impact;
• the ability to interact with other fellows and to engage in collegial discussions of research presentations; and
• a willingness to contribute to a cooperative community of scholars.

Applicants who are members of traditionally under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. There are no citizenship requirements for fellowships; non-U.S. nationals are welcome to apply.

Selection Criteria:
Fellowship applications are evaluated according to the following criteria:

• the academic strength of the proposal;
• the clarity and compelling nature of relevant methodologies and project organization and objectives, as explained in the proposal;
• the applicant’s ability to address major questions, meta issues, and questions of value;
• the potential for producing significant research;
• how the proposed research aligns with the intellectual parameters of the Institute;
• the applicant’s ability to contribute to a cooperative community of interdisciplinary scholars, as explained in their letters of reference; and
• the significance of the research proposed by each applicant vis-à-vis other proposals submitted.

Because of the numerous criteria involved in selecting fellows, application files are reviewed and evaluated by leading scholars in the respective disciplines and fields, serving as external reviewers. The final major review, conducted by the Institute’s Selection Committee (which is made up of an interdisciplinary group of scholars), consists of a thorough review of applications as well as the evaluation of internal and external reviewers.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries

Participating Institutions
Institute for Advanced Study, University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA

Fields of study
Graduate study in ALL disciplines with projects that are creative, innovative, or align with the intellectual orientation of the NDIAS.

To facilitate their creativity and productivity, Fellows attend twice-weekly seminars and other events hosted by the Institute, present their research twice each semester at the Institute’s weekly seminars, and engage the University community intellectually in a distinctive and appropriate manner.

While in residence, NDIAS Fellows are invited to actively participate in the intellectual and cultural community at Notre Dame. Additionally, there are many opportunities to engage with colleagues and scholars from the University of Notre Dame, from universities in Chicago and nearby, and with guest speakers through the Institute’s additional events.

Fellows are asked to continue the tradition of participating in NDIAS sponsored events including colloquia, conferences and symposia.

Number of awards
Not specified by sponsor

Sponsorship duration
Covers one full academic year (fall and spring semesters, August through May).

All NDIAS Fellows are expected to reside in the South Bend area and to remain in residence at the University of Notre Dame during the period of their fellowship (except for vacation periods, holidays, and University breaks).

Scholarship benefits
Graduate fellowships range up to a maximum of $25,000 (gross amount) and include a $1,000 research account, office facilities in the Institute, a computer and printer, access to University libraries and other facilities, and twice-weekly Institute seminars and other events

Method of Application
The Institute welcomes applications from graduate students in all disciplines. All applications are made online through the official Application web portal. It is important to read the Fellowship Application Instructions and also visit the official website (link to it s below) for complete information on applying for this fellowship

DEADLINES:
The NDAS Fellowship application period for 2019-2020 closes at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Monday, September 17, 2018

PLEASE NOTE:
The University of Notre Dame du Lac (or simply Notre Dame) is a Catholic research university located adjacent to South Bend, Indiana, in the United States. The school was founded on November 26, 1842, by Father Edward Sorin, CSC. The Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study (NDIAS) is an institute within the Notre Dame Research group. NDIAS brings together leading thinkers from around the world to live and work at the University of Notre Dame as Fellows in a residential intellectual community. The NDIAS is not a degree-granting institution.

Application Deadline: 17 September 2018
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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