These fellowships provide funds for travel and living expenses for UCLA graduate students in the Humanities to conduct research in foreign countries. Awards typically range from $2,000 to $6,000 each, depending on the extent of the research proposed. Awards can cover a period ranging from about three months to one year. These fellowships are meant for research only and are not to be used for activities such as enrolling in foreign institutions or paying tuition at UCLA.
Application Materials:
1) A CV
2) A two-page (maximum) description of the student’s proposed project including the following details: a budget breakdown that also specifies the length of time to be spent abroad, explanation of the need to travel abroad, information about the archival holdings and locations the student needs to visit, evidence substantiating that the project can be carried out, such as supporting letters from archives abroad.
3) A letter of recommendation from the student’s dissertation director or other suitable faculty member.
Please consult with your individual department Student Affairs Officer on the process for being nominated for this fellowship. Only open to students in the Division of Humanities.
The application deadline for students to submit their materials to their department for AY 24-25 will be set by your department, please contact your department Student Affairs Advisor. The Department deadline for submission to the Dean’s office on March 1st, 2024.