Fellowships

Graduate Student Fellowships for 2010-2011

The CIC-AIS Consortium announces the availability of short-term fellowships for doctoral candidates at institutions participating in the CIC-AIS Consortium.

drumsThese fellowships offer support for between one and two months of dissertation research and carry stipends of up to $1500 per month. Graduate Fellow Awards may be used to fund research at libraries and archives throughout the United States, as well as the larger world. Fellowship recipients are expected to present their research at the consortium’s annual Graduate Student Conference.


To be considered, please submit the following application materials by
APRIL 15, 2010:

  • Cover letter detailing date of candidacy and expected time to degree
  • 2-3 page description of an approved dissertation project, including a discussion of the methodology to be employed and the specific archive or library collections to be consulted. (If requesting support for field research, please describe fully)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Two letters of recommendation (letters should be sent directly to the CIC-AISC at MSU)
  • Letter from the dissertation Chair, briefly describing your progress in the program and expected time to finish your degree
  • Candidates must be a participating member of the AISGSC “social network” and an active participant in CIC-AISC events.

Send to:
CIC-AISC Graduate Student Fellowships, CIC-AIS Consortium, 301 Morrill Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824

2010-11 MSU Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in American Indian Studies

The fellowship award provides office space, access to Michigan State University’s outstanding library and computing facilities and to the faculty involved in the American Indian Studies Program, benefits for the year, and a substantial stipend.

Applicants must be finished with all doctoral work but the dissertation, actively working in American Indian Studies, and committed to a career in Native Studies. It is expected that the Fellow will complete the dissertation during the award year.  Applicants may be pursuing the Ph.D. degree in any discipline or area offered at Michigan State University.

The successful applicant will be required to teach one course and will affiliate with a department or program in one of the university’s colleges, as well as participate in activities of the American Indian Studies Program.  The Fellow must reside in the East Lansing, Michigan area for the duration of the fellowship.

Annoucement Flyer

To be considered, please submit the following application materials by February 1, 2010:

  • Complete contact information, including e-mail, phone, and address
  • Cover letter detailing background, coursework, training and future plans in American Indian Studies, including any work with Native groups, organizations, or communities.
  • Curriculum vitae
  • 5 to 10 page dissertation proposal
  • Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
  • 3 letters of support from faculty on doctoral committee; one should be from your chair, indicating your ability to complete the dissertation by the end of the award period.

Send to:
American Indian Studies Program
414 Baker Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI  48824