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EPOL Graduate Student Forum

EPOL Graduate Student Forum. Oct. 17 th , 2012 Preparing Fellowship Proposals. Sample List of Funding Agencies. Spencer Foundation American Educational Research Association (AERA) National Science Foundation (NSF) Social Science Research Council (SSRC) Ford Foundation

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EPOL Graduate Student Forum

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  1. EPOL Graduate Student Forum Oct. 17th, 2012 Preparing Fellowship Proposals

  2. Sample List of Funding Agencies • Spencer Foundation • American Educational Research Association (AERA) • National Science Foundation (NSF) • Social Science Research Council (SSRC) • Ford Foundation • Fulbright Study Abroad • Discipline/Area Specific

  3. Graduate College Fellowship Office • They are a Resource – USE THEM! • http://www.grad.illinois.edu/extfellowships/resources

  4. Thinking about Fellowships • Identify the Appropriate Organization(s) • Read Guidelines Carefully • Does it align with your research? • Are you at the Right Stage to Apply?

  5. Preparing a Pre-Proposal • START EARLY! • At least 2 months prior to deadline date • Make a rough outline of the proposal • Talk your proposal through with advisor and others • Compose a draft

  6. General Elements of the Proposal • What’s your central research question or thesis? • Literature Review • How are you situating your study? • Discipline-based? • Methodology • Theoretical Framework • Significance of Research • What advancement are you making in the field?

  7. Writing the Proposal • Avoid jargon • Write in an accessible language • Read by reviewers from different disciplinary backgrounds • Be focused, don’t overreach • Provide clear organization • KNOW your topic

  8. Sharing the Draft • Have at least one faculty read your proposal • Have the Graduate College read your proposal • Have peers read your proposal • Have someone outside your area read the proposal

  9. Letters of Recommendation • Seek letter writers who can speak to your research – specialists in that area • Share drafts with potential letter writers and ask for feedback • ASK EARLY!!

  10. Enhancing Skills • Proposal writing as an additional skill that creates future opportunities • Keep working to hone your skills

  11. Good Luck! • You can do it!

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