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SOLOMON RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS IN LGBT STUDIES

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ELIGIBILITY: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors

PURPOSE: Supports research in LGBT studies in the U.S. or abroad during the summer

STUDENT GRANTS DATABASE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, February 28, 2008

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12:00 Noon, Monday, March 3, 2008
  1. Application Form
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  3. Recent Solomon Research Winners
  4. IEFP Policies

DESCRIPTION:

The Solomon Research Fellowships in LGBT Studies provides a limited number of fellowships to support original undergraduate research projects in sexuality studies, especially in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender studies. The award is made possible through the generosity of Andrew Solomon (class of 1985) who has an active interest in promoting research and scholarship in LGBT studies.

ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA:

Stipend support of $4000 to $5000 is normally granted for a full time 8-10 week summer research experience. When necessitated by the academic objectives of the project, research experiences of shorter duration may be considered for support at proportionate levels. In exceptional cases, support may be considered for other research-related expenses. Currently enrolled freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to those students, especially juniors, whose research is intended to contribute to their senior essays. Upon completion of the grant period, Fellows are required to submit a report to the Office of International Education and Fellowship Programs. This report will be included on the IEFP Web site.

International students are not normally given grants for projects conducted in their home countries. If there is a question, see an IEFP advisor.

Recipients of this fellowship who receive need-based financial aid during the spring semester may be eligible for the Summer Income Contribution (SIC) grant portion of the International Summer Award (ISA) Program. Only projects carried out abroad for four or more weeks qualify.

Yale University policy requires that certain types of research projects involving human subjects be reviewed by an institutional review board (IRB) prior to the start of the study to ensure that the project meets University requirements and any applicable regulations. Click here to see if your project needs to be reviewed, for advice on working with human subjects, and for more information about the process and requirements.

YALE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL POLICY:

All students must adhere to the Yale University International Travel Policy.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT:

Specific questions about projects should be addressed to Rachel Pepper, Coordinator of Lesbian and Gay Studies at . Students with general questions about the fellowship process may schedule an appointment with Linda De Laurentis, Director of the Fellowship Program, or Tim Stumph, Freshmen and Sophomore Fellowship Adviser, by calling 203-432-8685. No IEFP appointments can be made via e-mail. For the schedule of open hours and appointment times, visit our Staff Schedules.

 APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS: Download application  (Notice for Mac users)

Please submit one (1) original copy of the following to the IEFP office by the deadline:
  1. A Student Grants & Fellowships Database registration page for the Solomon Research Fellowships in LGBT Studies. (Learn "How to Register" here.)
  2. One letter of recommendation in a sealed envelope (if not already submitted electronically by your recommender to iefp.applications@yale.edu). The letter should include an evaluation of the qualifications and potential of the applicant and the scholarly and pedagogic merits of the proposed project. If not specified in the body of the letter, the recommendation should be accompanied by a cover memo indicating for which fellowship(s) it is to be used.
  3. IEFP Language Proficiency Evaluation Form (in a sealed envelope or submitted directly to IEFP by your language evaluator).  If you previously submitted a Language Proficiency Evaluation Form to IEFP with a prior 2008-09 fellowship application, you may also use it for this application.  Please inform the IEFP staff when you submit the other portions of this application.
At the same time, submit one (1) original plus three (3) copies of your complete application packet, in the following order, to IEFP:
  1. A completed IEFP Fellowship application packet includes (download application):
    1. IEFP Fellowship Application Form (pages 1 & 2).
    2. A written proposal (1,000 words maximum, double spaced) describing in detail the project or program of study and travel, its objectives and challenges, your preparation, and how it will enhance and diversify your personal and academic goals. A well-planned itinerary should be included, if appropriate.
    3. A current résumé, including significant extracurricular activities, work experience, awards and honors (one-page maximum).
    4. Unofficial transcripts from any institution attended, other than Yale, for post-secondary studies.*
    5. IEFP Language Proficiency Evaluation Form (unless submitted directly to IEFP in a sealed envelope or by your language evaluator).

*You are not required to submit a Yale transcript. IEFP will obtain unofficial Yale transcripts for all applicants.

Use a paper clip to secure the originals and a separate paper clip for each of the three (3) copies of your complete application packet.

All materials must be submitted to the IEFP office by 12:00 PM (noon) on Monday, March 3, 2008.

Submit your application and all supporting materials to:

The Solomon Research Fellowships in LGBT Studies

Office of International Education and Fellowship Programs, Yale University

55 Whitney Avenue, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 208351

New Haven, CT 06520-8351

Or hand-deliver to IEFP, 55 Whitney Avenue, 3rd Floor, Room 309. (map)

NOTE: This award is subject to taxation (awardees will receive a 1099 form from University Accounting).

This page was last updated on May 20, 2008.