Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships for Minorities

The National Research Council administers the Ford Foundation Fellowships
for Minorities Program.

The Dissertation Fellowships are for applicants studying the behavioral
and social sciences, mathematics, engineering sciences, and the
humanities with the exception of fine arts and performing arts.

Dissertation Fellowships: are intended for PhD or ScD degree candidates
     who have finished all course work, exams, language requirements and
     all other departmental and institutional requirements except for 
     the writing and defense of the dissertation by mid-February 2002.
     Also, applicants must have gained approval of the dissertation 
     proposal/topic.

Eligibility: US citizens who are members of the following: Alaskan Natives
     (Eskimo or Aleut), American Indians, Black/African Americans, Mexican
     Americans/Chicanos, Native Pacific Islanders and Puerto Ricans.

Period: The tenure of a dissertation fellowship will be no less than 9 
     months and no more than 12 months, with tenure beginning no earlier
     than June 1, 2001 and no later than September 1, 2001.

Stipend: A stipend of $24,000 is awarded to each fellow. Expenses paid
     to attend three Conferences of Ford Fellows.

Deadline: December 3, 2001 (postmark)

Contact: Fellowship Office 
         National Research Council
         2101 Constitution Avenue
         Washington DC 20418
         Tel. (202) 334-2872
	 Fax (202) 334-3419
	 Email: infofell@nas.edu
	 Website: http://national-academies.org/fellowships


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gigsGSAS@nyu.edu                                    [forddis]