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. | External, small | Any researchers affiliated with an academic institution | Language Learning | Small Grants Research Program | Language science | Any public or private academic institution | $10000 | December 1st | April 1 of the ensuing year | 10 page max narrative on the project. | Information disseminated via Language Learning (every first issue of the year). http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/117984952/HTMLSTART | Alister H. Cumming, acumming@oise.utoronto.ca | |
. | External, small | PhD | Language Learning | Dissertation Grant Program | Aimed at facilitating the research work of doctoral candidates in the language sciences (psychology, linguistics, cognitive science, educational inquiry, neuroscience, ethnography, socio-linguistics, sociology, semiotics, S/FL acquisition, language education, bilingualism, literacy, language representation in mind and brain, culture, cognition, pragmatics, intergroup relations). 15 dissertation grants per year. | Applicants should be at the level of advanced candidacy. Dissertation proposal should have been approved by the departmental authorities. | $1500 | on-rolling basis | ? | Abstrct of the dissertaition proposal, detailed research budget, letter of endorsement by dissertation advisor. | Language Learning journal 1st issue of the year. | Submission: aguiora@umich.edu | |
. | External, small | PhD | TOEFL | Small Grants for Doctoral Research in Second or Foreign Language Assessment | To make available small cash awards to promising students working in the area of foreign- or second-language assessment that will help them finish their dissertations in a timely manner. | Registered PhD student within or outside US, leading to a degree with specialization in S/FL assessment and completed course & examination requirements. Dissertation proposal that has been approved by an appropriate committee at the candidate's university. | Up to $2,000 | October 1 or February 16 | Notified by December 15 or April 15 | A letter explaining the relevance of the dissertation to F/SL assessment and describing the specific purpose(s) for which grant funds will be used; a copy of the approved dissertation proposal; recommendation letter by the chair of the dissertation committee; an official transcript; a letter from the executive officer of the dept that certifies the student's eligibility for this award; a budget; a completed application form | http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.c988ba0e5dd572bada20bc47c3921509/?vgnextoid=15bdaf5e44df4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD&vgnextchannel=367ed898c84f4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD | TOEFL_awards@ets.org | |
. | Eternal, small | PhD | TOEFL | The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF) Doctoral Dissertation Grant | The DDG funding is intended to support worthy applicants who have advanced to candidacy in their doctoral programs and whose dissertation research plans to address topics which TIRF has prioritized. Research priorities topics: (1) the age issue, (2) the proficiency of English language teachers, (3) technology in language learning and teaching, (4) effective grammar instruction, (5) bilingualism and plurilingualism in business and industry, and (6) language assessment. | Individuals who have advanced to Ph.D. candidacy in accordance with the requirements of their institution (this criterion is absolutely necessary and must be attested by the doctoral supervisor). | $5000 max | May 1st, 2009 | 10/19/2009 | Cover page, project summary (200-250w), detailed proposal (6 pages, single sp), detailed budget and brief rationale, short current CV. Send completed applications to the TIRF Research Advisory Committee at tirf@lists.utah.edu. | http://www.tirfonline.org/2009ddgcall.html | | |
. | External | Post-doc | The De Vincenzi Foundation | Psycholinguistics Postdoctoral Fellowship
| a 1-year fellowship for Italian students to pursue post-doctoral study preferably in the US or in another country (Italy excluded), beginning September 1, 2009. The fellowship is for study and research in the area of grammatically-oriented psycholinguistics at an institution of the applicant's choice. | In case the candidate does not hold the PhD at the deadline of submission of the application, the faculty advisor should send a statement of assurance that the PhD will be completed by July 31st, 2009. | $33,000 plus economy air fare | 2/28/2009 | April 2, 2009. | CV; a four-page statement of purpose describing the proposed plan of study/research; papers, reports, Ph.D dissertation written in English or Italian (If dissertation is in Italian, a 12 page summary in English will be needed); name and contact information for a sponsor at the University or research center chosen; letter of agreement from the sponsor indicating the individual's willingness to serve as a sponsor if the fellowship is awarded. Applications should be submitted to: borsedistudio@fondazionedevincenzi.org. Candidates should arrange for three referees to submit confidential letters of reference via email borsedistudio@fondazionedevincenzi.org. | | borsedistudio@fondazionedevincenzi.org | |
. | External, large | MA, PhD, Post-doc | AAUW Educational Foundation | Doctorate Fellowship | The program provides support for one year of graduate or postgraduate study in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Preference is given to women who show prior commitment to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, or professional work. Fellowships are available for study in the United States. | For full-time graduate or postgraduate study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents | $20000 | 12/1/2008 | Notified by April 15, 2009; Fellowship year: July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010 | Online application form, 3 recommendation letters, $30 filing fee, official transcripts, proof of BA degree, letter of admission, acknowledgment postcard | http://www.act.org/aauw/internat/index.html | 319/337-1716 ext. 60, e-mail aauw@act.org, | |
. | External, large | PhD, Post-doc | AAUW Educational Foundation | Dissertation fellowships | Support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations and scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave or for preparing completed research for publication. For dissertation writing grant, scholars engaged in science, technology, engineering and math and also researching gender issues are especially encouraged to apply. | Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. | $20000 | 11/15/2008 (application available: Aug 15th) | Fellowship year: July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010 | Electronic application, recommendations, and application fee submitted online, Institution Certification Form, transcripts | http://www.aauw.org/education/fga/fellowships_grants/american.cfm | 319/337-1716 ext. 60, e-mail aauw@act.org, | |
. | External, large | MA, PhD, Post-doc | AAUW Educational Foundation | Summer/Short-Term Research Publication Grant | Summer/Short-Term Research Publication Grants fund women college and university faculty and independent researchers to prepare research for publication. Time must be available for eight consecutive weeks of final writing, editing, and responding to issues raised in critical reviews. Funds cannot be used for undertaking research. Applicants must have received their doctorates by the application deadline. Scholars with strong publishing records should seek other funding.
| Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. | $6000 | 11/15/2008 (application available: Aug 15th) | Fellowship year: July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010 | Electronic application, recommendations, and application fee submitted online, Institution Certification Form, transcripts, proof of PhD | http://www.act.org/aauw/amdissert/index.html | 319/337-1716 ext. 60, e-mail aauw@act.org, | |
. | External, large | MA, PhD, Post-doc | AAUW Educational Foundation | Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowships | The fellowships offer one-year support for women who will have earned a doctoral degree by Nov. 15, 2008. Postdoctoral fellowships are available in the arts and humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Limited additional funds may be available when matched by the fellow's institution. | Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. | $30000 | 11/15/2008 (application available: Aug 15th) | Fellowship year: July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010 | Electronic application, recommendations, and application fee submitted online, Institution Certification Form, transcripts | http://www.act.org/aauw/ampostdoc/index.html | 319/337-1716 ext. 60, e-mail aauw@act.org, | |
. | External, large | PhD | Social Science Research Council | International Dissertation Research Fellowships | 9 month--12 month dissertation research. Empirical and site-specific dissertation research outside the US. Dissertation research grounded in a single site, informed by broader cross-regional and interdisciplinary perspectives, as well as applications for multi-sited, comparative, and transregional research. Proposals that identify the US as a case for comparative inquiry are welcome; however, proposals which focus predominantly or exclusively on the United States are not eligible. | full-time PhD students in the humanities and social sciences -- regardless of citizenship | $20000 | November 5th, 2008 at 9 p.m. EST | July 2009 | 2 reference letters, research relevance narrative, research proposal and bibliography (12 page max). | http://programs.ssrc.org/idrf/ | idrf@ssrc.org | |
. | UHM | Grad | Center for Japanese Studies | Center for Japanese Studies Graduate Fellowships | No description | Full-time UHM graduate student | $15000 | February 15, 2008 | | (a) application form, (b) official transcripts (undergrad & grad), (c) GRE, if available, (d) 3 reference letters | http://www.hawaii.edu/cjs/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=62#uhawards | Dr. Chizuko Allen, School of Pacific & Asian Studies, Moore 321, tel: (808) 956-2210, chizuko@hawaii.edu | |
. | UHM | Grad | Center for Japanese Studies | CJS Graduate Student Travel Awards | For UHM graduate students who focus on Japan to present papers at conferences on the U.S. mainland and abroad. The award is up to $1,000 for airfare, per diem, and other conference-related expenses. | Full-time UHM graduate student | Up to $1,000 | November 1, February 1, May 1, and August 1. | ? | (a) Summary sheet, (b) letter of acceptance or invitation, (c) CV, (d) budget, (e) paper abstract (written for the non-specialist), (f) printed material relating to the conference, (g) letter from chief adviser | http://www.hawaii.edu/cjs/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=62#uhawards | CJS School of Pacific & Asian Studies, Moore Hall 216, Tel: 956-2665 Fax: 956-2666 E-mail: cjs@hawaii.edu | |
. | UHM | Grad | Graduate Student Organization | GSO Travel fund | Travel (for research, conferences, etc), Research (materials, travel, training, etc). The GSO can fund just about any project that will aide a graduate student in completing their degree or grad school objectives. | All classified and unclassified graduate students who pay GSO fees | | a monthly deadline of the 15th of each month | Reimbursement made within 10 weeks. | Application Form, grant funding agreement, itemized budget, technical and non-technical abstract/proposal/summary, cover letter, 2 recommendation letters. | http://gso.hawaii.edu/html/gsoinfo.php?name=grants | GSO, (808) 956-8776, Hemenway 212 gsogrants@gmail.com | |
. | UHM | Undergrad | University Research Council | Undergraduate Summer Research Award | Established by the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education, the Undergraduate Summer Research Award encourages and supports research by undergraduate students. For the purpose of this award, research is a broad category of academic endeavor that includes empirical investigation, scholarly study in the humanities and artistic performance, and creative activities. | Full-time undergraduates who will not be graduating before spring of next year. Students who plan to receive academic credit for the summer research are not eligible for stipend support. | around $3,000, which will provide a stipend and cover expenses related to research and travel | TBA | ? | 1. Undergraduate Summer Research Award Application Form (22.82 KB). 2. A three-page proposal (including charts, photos and/or references) addressing the following: 3. Objectives and significance of the project, 4. Procedures and methodology to be employed, 5. A brief bibliography indicating that literature relevant to the project (if any) has been reviewed. 6. Brief resume. 7. Summary of the applicant’s previous research experience in this area, if any. 8. Letter of recommendation from a sponsoring faculty member.
| http://wwwdev.hawaii.edu/urc/announce/index.php?page_id=13 | Dr. Harold J. McArthur, hmcarthu@hawaii.edu | |
. | UHM | Grad, undergrad | Arts& Sciences Advisory Council | Arts & Sciences Student Research Awards | Funds for a scholarly/research activity he/she individually initiates and will carry out before completion of his/her intended degree. The application must describe the purpose of the research activity, show how the student will benefit from the activity, and demonstrate that he/she is well qualified to carry it out successfully. | Arts & Science students (upper division undergraduate with a declared major; classified graduate student accepted into a degree program) | Max $2500 for undergrad, Max $3000 for a grad | Friday, March 6, 2009 | ? | 1. Short description of student’s academic career showing prior study which has led up to the proposed scholarly pursuit 2. Description of activity and applicant’s role in it 3. Projected budget and justification for items listed 4. Letter of recommendation by the faculty member who will serve as activity supervisor. (original + 2 copies in ONE sealed envelope provided by faculty member). Recipient must submit 1-2 single-spaced page report describing the results of the activity and evaluating its outcome(s) in relation to the purposes and expected career benefit(s) specified in the application. | email | Karin Mackenzie (karinm@hawaii.edu) | |
. | UHM | Undergrad | ASUH | ASUH partial tuition awards | Partial-tuition awards were set aside for those demonstrating exemplary academic achievement. To be eligible for these awards, applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. | Undergraduate student with GPA of 3.5 or higher | up to $1,000 tuition awards | March | ? | an application, write an essay explaining why he or she deserves an award and submit a copy of his or her transcript, a letter of recommendation from a teacher and his or her Student Aid Report. Pick up application form at ASUH office in Campus Center 211-A. | Kaleo | Campus Center 211-A | |
. | UHM | Grad, undergrad | DIS | UHM Study abroad scholarships--DIS | Available to UHM students who are accepted to the Semester or Summer program in Copenhagen, Denmark. | 3.0 GPA, U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien, applying for a regular UHM SAC semester program | $3,000 for semester programs and $250 & $500 for the3/6 credit programs respectively for the summer | Oct 15 for Spring, April 1 for Fall | | ? | http://www.studyabroad.org/fund/scholarships.php | | |
. | UHM | Undergrad | College of Arts & Sciences Alumni Association | UHM Study abroad scholarships--DIS | Available to full time undergraduate students in Arts & Sciences. Applicants must have graduated from a Hawaii High school. | 3.0 GPA, U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien, applying for a regular UHM SAC semester program | ? | Oct 15 for Spring, April 1 for Fall | | ? | http://www.studyabroad.org/fund/scholarships.php | | |
. | UHM | Grad, undergrad | Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) | JASSO scholarship | Scholarship available to students accepted to a program to study in Japan. Recipients are not eligible for Konan University Consortium Scholarship. There is no application form required for this scholarship
| 3.0 GPA, U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien, applying for a regular UHM SAC semester program | ? | Oct 15 for Spring, April 1 for Fall | | No application needed | http://www.studyabroad.org/fund/scholarships.php | | |
. | UHM | Grad, undergrad | Konan University | Konan University Consortium Scholarship | Available to students who have been accepted to the Kobe Year-In-Japan Program who were not awarded the JASSO scholarship. There is no application form required for this scholarship | 3.0 GPA, U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien, applying for a regular UHM SAC semester program | ? | Oct 15 for Spring, April 1 for Fall | | No application needed | http://www.studyabroad.org/fund/scholarships.php | | |