The entire application (except the letters of recommendation) must be submitted electronically as a SINGLE, COMPLETE PDF document to fellowshipsapplications@gwis.org “SDE/GWIS Fellowship Application” and applicant’s name in the subject line no later than 4pm applicant’s time on January 15, 2008.
Checklist:
(Note: checklist should not be submitted with application)
_______ 1. Application form.
_______ 2. Abstract of proposed project (written for a non-specialist; maximum of 200 words, 12 point font, margins at least 0.75 inches).
_______ 3. Project proposal description. The description must be sufficient to allow a reviewer familiar with the general area of the work to evaluate the underlying hypothesis and the methods to be used in the experimental approach.
Descriptions should include:
• a testable hypothesis
• specific aims
• the significance of the project to the applicant's field of study
• a broad account of experimental techniques and methods to be used to
test the hypothesis, including innovative approaches
• a brief account of background and preliminary data
• some discussion of the expected results, their interpretation, and potential
problems
This section must not exceed four typed pages, excluding references and figures. The description MUST be typed and with a size no smaller than 12 point font. Descriptions may be single or double spaced. Margins should be at least 0.75 inches. More than 4 pages, too small type, photocopy reductions, or "cut-and-paste" to squeeze more material will disqualify an application.
_______ 4. Proposed budget and budget justification.
Fellowships funds may be used for such things as expendable supplies, small equipment to be used by the recipient (not for general use), publication of research findings, travel and subsistence while performing field studies, or travel to another laboratory for collaborative research. These costs must be clearly justified in the proposal and integral to the research design. Funds cannot be used for the following: tuition, child care, travel to professional meetings or to begin a new appointment, administrative overhead or indirect costs, personal computers, living allowances, or equipment of general use. A maximum of $10,000 may be requested.
_______ 5. Recommendations. Two letters, one from an advisor or department head plus one other who is qualified to evaluate the applicant's ability to perform the proposed research are required. Please ask referees to email letters DIRECTLY to fellowshipsapplications@gwis.org with applicant’s name in the subject line, by January 15, using an electronic signature if possible. Referees should also mail hard copies of their letters for verification to Dr. Jennifer Ingram:
SDE/GWIS Fellowships Coordinator
Dept. of Medicine
Duke University
Box 2641
275 MSRB, Research Drive
Durham, NC 27710
_______ 6. Copies of animal/human subjects approval OR collecting permits. Please scan these items and append to your application.
In addition, the following must be included if application is to be reviewed:
_______ 7. An application processing fee of US $20 payable to SDE/GWIS in US funds must be mailed to:
Dr. Jennifer Ingram
SDE/GWIS Fellowships Coordinator
Dept. of Medicine
Duke University
Box 2641
275 MSRB, Research Drive
Durham, NC 27710
Please electronically send all of the above items (except the recommendation letters and application processing fee) as a single, complete PDF document with “SDE/GWIS Application” and applicant’s name in the subject line to fellowshipsapplications@gwis.org by 4pm on January 15, 2008.
FAILURE TO SUPPLY ANY OF THE ITEMS ON THIS CHECKLIST, OR FAILURE TO COLLATE THE APPLICATION INTO A SINGLE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE APPLICATION WITHOUT REVIEW. THIS INCLUDES LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION – REMIND YOUR REFEREES THAT JANUARY 15 IS THE DUE DATE. LATE LETTERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Please direct questions to:
Fellowships Coordinator
Jennifer Ingram
fellowshipsquestions@gwis.org
Or visit our Frequently Asked
Questions page.
