Application for doctoral fellowships

Please note that the fellowship process is separate from the admissions process,
and that you must be admitted to a program prior to being considered for a teaching assistantship. Questions should be directed to the graduate director.

Fields with asterisks (*) are required.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

I am applying for the *

Sarasohn Dissertation Fellowship

Leda McIntyre Hall Fellowship

What semester and year did you enter the program? *

What is your major field of study? *

What are your minor fields? *

GPA to date in the graduate program *

Have you completed your written comprehensive exams? *

Yes

If you have completed your written comprehensive exams, when?

If you have not completed your written comprehensive exam, when do you plan to complete exams?

Who is your dissertation chair or primary advisor? *

Prospectus defense date (actual or planned)

What courses/dissertation credits do you plan to register for in the upcoming academic year?

Fall courses/dissertation credits

Winter courses/dissertation credits

Describe your research interests. Please limit your answer to 100 words. *

⚠️ Important: The Sarasohn award requires a nomination letter from your dissertation chair (by email to gradpolisci@wayne.edu). Please contact your chair before you apply for this award.

Briefly describe your academic goals for the coming year. If you were awarded a fellowship, what would you seek to accomplish? Please limit your answer to 250 words. *

Briefly describe your professional development during your time in the graduate program. How have you been engaged within the department, the university and the field? Please limit your answer to 250 words. *

Résumé or curriculum vitae *