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FAQ's
1. Do you accept late applications?
No.
2. May I apply for more than one MacMillan Center fellowship?
Yes. There is no limit to the number of fellowships for which you may apply.
3. A Professor who is writing my letter of recommendation is out of town. May his/her letter of recommendation arrive after the deadline?
Please check with the Council/Program administering the grant/s you are applying for.
4. May my Professor e-mail his/her letter of recommendation?
Letters may be e-mailed for all EXCEPT the following fellowships administered
by the Council on East Asian Studies (CEAS);
| * East Asian Studies Summer Language Mini-Grants |
| * East Asian Studies Summer Travel and Research Grants |
| * East Asian Studies Dissertation Research Grants |
| * The Charles Kao Fund |
| * FLAS |
CEAS specifically requests that letters be sent in sealed envelopes with the faculty signature over the envelope seal. CEAS may make special considerations if a faculty member is out of town and accept emails/faxes.
Letters should be e-mailed to the Council/Program Administrator of the grant for which you are applying.
5. I am currently studying abroad. May I apply for a MacMillan Center fellowship ?
Yes. You may submit your application either via mail, e-mail, or fax.
6. Do I have to submit an official transcript?
Generally, no. If you are a Yale student you may submit an unofficial transcript. To be certain please check with the Council/Program administering the grant/s you are applying for.
7. How do I demonstrate "attestation of language proficiency?"
The following are accepted as proof of "language proficiency:"
| * A letter from a language instructor |
| * A completed Language Evaluation Proficiency Form |
* A personal statement listing all applicable language classes taken
and/or knowledge of language |
8. I am applying for a summer FLAS. Where can I find a list of approved language programs ?
No such list is available. All language programs must be reviewed and approved by the US Department of Education separately each year. The Council Administrator may be able to provide you with a list of programs that have been approved in the past, however that is no guarantee that they will be approved again in the future.
9. I am applying for multiple MacMillan Center fellowships. How much funding should I request from each fellowship? Should I always request the full amount or only a partial amount?
If your total project budget exceeds the maximum amount of the award it is recommended that you apply for the full amount from each fellowship. All MacMillan Center fellowship awards are reviewed before final decisions are made, ensuring that you will not receive more funding than needed.
10. How competitive is the MacMillan Center fellowship I am applying for?
All MacMillan Center fellowships are competitive. The level of competitiveness varies from year to year based on the number of fellowship applications received.
11. When will I be notified of the funding decision?
Generally most applicants are notified of the funding decision by late April. Check the fellowship application for specific information.
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