The University of Texas at Arlington Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program

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The University of Texas at Arlington Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program

The University and Program

The University of Texas at Arlington (UT Arlington) invites applications and nominations for Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Fellowships. UT Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) area, with proximity to DFW International Airport, an affordable quality of life, and many opportunities for research contacts. With approximately 25,000 students, 1,800 faculty, and 2,100 staff, UT Arlington is the third-largest institution in the fifteen-campus University of Texas System. UT Arlington is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service university,offering more degrees than any school in the region.

Recently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as the nation’s 15th most diverse university, UT Arlington has 47% White, 15% Hispanic, 14% African-American, 11% Asian, 11% International, and .5% American Indian students. Consistent with its“Be A Maverick” slogan, the university attracts bright minds and independent thinkers who achieve distinction in the classroom, laboratory, workplace, and community.

UTArlington’s Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program supports the university’s strategic plan priority to “promote a culturally diverse and inclusive university community.” The fellowship program will contribute to this priority by inviting post doctoral (and terminally degreed—e.g., MFA) and doctoral candidates who have completed their coursework, comprehensive exams, and other requirements and are in the dissertation writing phase. Candidates must have defended the dissertation proposal. Doctoral or other terminal degree candidates will be invited to the university for 9 months. Post doctoral candidates are invited for 9 months, with opportunity for renewal. Participants may be considered for tenure-track faculty positions as appropriate.

Program goals are to:

• Establish relationshipswith scholars from other institutions, with the goal of enhancing relationships between other scholars and faculty, staff, and students at UT Arlington.
• Support and enhance the campus climate of diversity and inclusion.
• Increase the number of role models for students from underrepresented minority groups in particular and majority groups as well.
• Identify potential candidates for tenure-track faculty positions.

Eligibility

The fellowship programs are open to all areas of study (see U.S. citizens or permanent residents from underrepresented minority groups who meet the following criteria may apply:

1.Graduate students in the final year of their dissertation or completion of their terminal degree.

2.Postdoctoral students or terminally degreed students (e.g., MFA) who have completed their dissertation or terminal degree between July 31, 2008 and July 31, 2009.

3. Professionals transitioning to academic careers having appropriate credentials (e.g., PhD, MFA, or other appropriate terminal degrees).

Awards

Beginning in theFall 2009, UT Arlington will award three in-residence fellowships. The duration of

the dissertation fellowships is through May, 2010. Postdoctoral fellowships run from the fall of

2009-2010 through May, 2010, but are renewable.

Stipends and Allowances

Fellows will receive an annual stipend of $30,000USDand a research allowance of $2,000USD. The university will also provide a medical and dental benefits package.

Application Procedure

Required application materials include:

1. A fellowship application (which would include a personal statement and reason for applying to UT Arlington).

2. A curriculum vitae.

3. An official transcript from institution granting terminal degree.

3. Statement of research goals.

5. Three letters of reference from individuals familiar with applicant’s scholarly or creative work.

6. Submission ofone of the following:

a. defended dissertation proposal (doctoral students who have not yet defended the dissertation)

b. statement of how the applicant’s professional experience prepares her or him for a faculty

position (for professionals entering academe after a period of receiving terminal degree).

All materials should be sent electronically to . Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Materials will not be returned.

Deadlines:

All materials must be received by February15, 2009. Applicants will be notified of decisions by March 31, 2009, and commitments must be made by April 30, 2009.

Email questions about the program to .

The University of Texas at Arlington is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.

Application on following page.

University of Texas at Arlington Faculty Fellows Program
2009 Application
Name ______
Address______
Telephone number(s)______

E-mail address______

Applying for (check one)______Post Doc

______Doctoral Fellowship/Pre-Terminal Degree Fellowship

______Date of degree completion or proposal defense

Academic specialization ______
Current university affiliation______

Baccalaureate degree focal area: ______

From: ______

Graduate or Professional degree focal area: ______

From: ______

Other degree (s) focal area: ______

From:______

Dissertation Topic or Title ______
Dissertation Advisor ______
UT Arlington Department of Interest ______
Name(s) of UT Arlington faculty with whom you would like to collaborate
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Applicant’s Signature______
Date______