Deadline: 15 October 2013
Open to: graduate students who are U.S. and non-U.S. nationals in all disciplines
Fellowship: maximum of $25,000 (gross amount) and include a $1,000 research account, office facilities, computer and printer, access to University libraries and other facilities, and weekly seminars and events
Description
The Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study (NDIAS) is dedicated to fostering and supporting integrative scholarship addressing ultimate questions at the intersection of the arts, engineering, humanities, law, and natural, physical, and social sciences, especially those which transcend disciplinary boundaries.
The NDIAS encourages graduate student applicants to include questions of values in their analyses, to integrate diverse disciplines, and to ask how their findings advance civilization. The Institute offers its fellows the opportunity to engage not only in analysis but also in evaluating what should be done, to analyze the world in substantive and collaborative ways, and to think through the implications of present behavior for the future of the world.
As a collaborative academic community, the Institute cultivates the contemplative ideal that is an essential factor in the Catholic intellectual tradition and vital for the progression of scholarship. The greatest advances do not occur in solitude, but in the company of others who share a passion for advancement and are open to dialogue and collaboration.
The NDIAS offers fellowships to advanced graduate students for a full academic year (fall and spring semesters, August through May). The Institute also encourages graduate students to address ultimate questions and questions of value while a member of the Institute’s academic community.
Fellowship
Graduate fellowships range up to a maximum of $25,000 (gross amount) and include a $1,000 research account, office facilities in the Institute, a computer and printer, access to University libraries and other facilities, and weekly Institute seminars and events.
The Institute does not provide medical insurance to graduate student fellows; appropriate individual arrangements must be made for coverage during the fellowship period. Additional information about medical insurance is available on this link HERE.
Eligibility
The Institute welcomes applications from graduate students in all disciplines, including the arts, engineering, the humanities, law, and the social and physical sciences with projects that are creative, innovative, or align with the intellectual orientation of the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study. Graduate students from all institutions are invited to apply.
The Institute seeks applicants with:
- excellent records of scholarly, artistic, or research accomplishment in their field(s);
- projects that touch on normative, integrative, or ultimate questions, especially as they engage the Catholic intellectual tradition;
- projects characterized by clarity of thought, coherence, and impact;
- the ability to interact with other fellows and to engage in collegial discussions of research presentations; and
- a willingness to contribute to a cooperative community of scholars.
One goal of the fellowship selection process is the creation of a diverse and collaborative community of scholars. Applicants who are members of traditionally under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. There are no citizenship requirements for fellowships; non-U.S. nationals are welcome to apply.
Application
The NDIAS Fellowship application must be submitted in English using Times New Roman 12-point font (or its equivalent). All applicants can apply online HERE and see application instructions HERE.
The application is comprised of the following:
- completed online application form;
- current curriculum vitae (no more than four pages);
- proposal abstract (no more than 400 words);
- fellowship research proposal (no more than six pages, double-spaced);
- proposal bibliography (no more than two pages, single-spaced);
- up to two pages of non-text materials supporting the research proposal (optional);
- cover letter (optional); and
- three letters of reference.
Applications for the 2014-2015 Fellowships at the NDIAS must be submitted online by 11:59pm (EDT: Eastern Daylight Time) on Tuesday, October 15, 2013.
Check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section HERE
For more information please visit the official website
