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Gerald R. Ford Scholar Award in Honor of Robert M. Teeter

Deadline: 01.05.2007.

Scholarship administrator: Gerald R. Ford Foundation
Level: professional visit
Field of study: Social Sciences
Place of study: North America

 

Gerald R. Ford Scholar Award in Honor of Robert M. Teeter

The Gerald R. Ford Scholar Award in Honor of Robert M. Teeter is an annual award of $5000 given to a doctoral student to support dissertation research and writing on an aspect of the United States political process and public policy, broadly defined. Of special interest is the role and analysis of public opinion in that process. Doctoral students in Political Science, History, Journalism, Communications, Public Policy, Foreign Relations, or American Studies are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate their professional potential by submitting each of the following:

  • an abstract describing the dissertation, no longer than 150 words;
  • a 5 to 10 page proposal that describes the topic and outline of the dissertation. The proposal should provide both a description of the project and the ways in which Ford Library resources can advance the research on the topic. In addition, the proposal should indicate how the dissertation will relate to current scholarship on the subject.A bibliography of up to two additional pages should also be included. The proposal and accompanying bibliography should use 12-point font and be double-spaced (page count does not include footnotes or bibliography)
  • three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the applicant’s qualifications for the award (one of these letters must be from their academic director that includes a statement approving the dissertation topic)
  • unofficial transcripts from all graduate schools attended (the Selection Committee reserves the right to request official transcripts)
  • a curriculum vitae

Applicants must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. program (coursework and examinations) by the application deadline, except for the dissertation.

Please submit to:

Gerald R. Ford Library,c/o Joshua Cochran, 1000 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109.

Requirements of the Scholar/End-of-Award Reporting Responsibilities

The Gerald R. Ford Scholar will be required to conduct at least a portion of his or her research at the Gerald R. Ford Library, and, if appropriate, will be encouraged to make full use of the Robert M. Teeter Papers. The Scholar must agree to submit a brief report on the work done under the award to the Director of the Gerald R. Ford Library, 1000 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, U.S.A., no later than six months after receipt of the award and present a copy of the resulting dissertation to the Gerald R. Ford Library when it is completed and accepted. The scholar may be invited to participate in a public forum or seminar at the Ford Library in conjunction with the University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy or other academic program. The Scholar also must acknowledge the support awarded in the resulting publication(s).

Award

The Gerald R. Ford Library will present the award of $5000 when the recipient arrives at the Library to conduct research. The recipient determines use of the award money, including, but not limited to, travel, paper and audiovisual reproductions and administrative costs, and other research and writing expenses.

The application postmark deadline is May 1, 2007.

!! The award is made on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or political affiliation !!

The applicants will be notified of the Committee’s selection in writing not later than June 30, 2007. The recipient must claim the award within twelve months of receipt.

For further questions contact:

Joshua D. Cochran
Tel. (734) 205-0564
Fax (734) 205-0571
joshua.cochran@nara.gov  




 

 

 

 

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