Dorothy M. and Maurice C. Shapiro

Dorothy M. and Maurice C. Shapiro

Traveling Fellowship Program

Application Deadline:

Friday, March 3, 2017 (all materials)

THE DOROTHY M. AND MAURICE C. SHAPIRO

TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

PURPOSE: The Dorothy M. And Maurice C. Shapiro Traveling Fellowship enables students to carry out original and substantial intellectual, cultural, artistic or humanistic projects that will generally (but not exclusively) require travel abroad, and which otherwise might be impossible to undertake. Eligible projects may range from public service, to independent or sponsored research and writing, to artistic endeavors. Eligible projects may also involve, but should not be limited to, formal study at a university. The Shapiro Traveling Fellowship especially encourages creative but serious proposals that may or may not fit the usual or traditional models for study abroad. The proposed plan will generally involve an international experience (which can involve more than one country), but outstanding domestic proposals will also be considered.

ELIGIBILITY: Graduating seniors and recent graduates of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Public Health and Health Services, or the Elliott School of International Affairs are eligible to apply. U.S. citizenship is required, as is a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.4. Preference will be given to applicants with the least experience abroad. Applicants who have spent substantial time in the country/countries proposed in their applications will not be considered. Full- or part-time regular employees of governmental agencies are not eligible to apply.

DURATION: One academic year. Non-renewable.

PROPOSAL: Preference will be given to fellowship proposals that involve substantial independent research abroad, innovative public service, and/or creative projects involving foreign or domestic travel. Formal academic study may form a part of the proposed project, but should not be the sole activity. The award may be used toward direct reasonable travel costs and living expenses, tuition, fees, or other expenses directly related to the purpose stipulated. The program expects that the proposed plan will generally involve an international experience (which can involve more than one country), but outstanding, creative domestic proposals will also be considered. Innovative but serious proposals that may or may not fit the usual or traditional models should offer exceptional opportunities for the student's intellectual, cultural, artistic, humanistic, or personal growth and development. Proposals must include a detailed justification of the program or project.

CRITERIA: Proposals are accepted from all disciplines, majors and fields within the Elliott School of International Affairs, the School of Public Health and Health Services, and the Columbian School of Arts and Sciences. Three selection criteria are mandatory: 1) Proven academic accomplishments; 2) Demonstrated civic and/or public service commitment; 3) Evidence of leadership qualities. Preference may be given to students with a clearly developed plan for applying for prestigious national fellowships - such as the Fulbright, Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell and/or Gates awards - subsequent to their Traveling fellowship.

DOCUMENTATION: 1) Application form, completed and duly signed; 2) Resume (must include any honors, scholarships/fellowships, internships, employment, professional training, and significant campus and community activities); 3) Transcript(s) of all university work (official or unofficial, including at GW; please no GWeb transcripts); 4) Proposal (a detailed outline of your proposed plan of academic study, public service, research related to your thesis or dissertation, or a combination of the areas); 5) Personal essay; 6) Two letters of reference; [Please note - the following items require advance contact with your cooperating individuals and organizations - please be in touch with these at the earliest possible moment if you plan to apply for a Shapiro Traveling Fellowships] 7) Verification from a faculty member (in the US and/or abroad) that he or she will generally supervise research (not for credit) - (research proposals only); 8) Letter from affiliating organization(s) through which public service will be performed stating their willingness to place the Fellow and confirming that the Fellow will not be paid - (if appropriate); 9) Letter of acceptance from academic institution (academic plans only).

DEADLINE: All application materials must be returned to the Center for Undergraduate Fellowships and Research (800 21st St, NW Suite 505, Washington, DC 20052) by Friday, March 3, 2017.

REQUIREMENTS: All Shapiro Fellows will, at the end of their fellowship period, prepare two written reports drawing upon the experience and knowledge acquired during their Fellowship. The first report would describe the Fellow's experiences during the Fellowship period. The second would be on a topic of his or her choice, suitable in style and quality for publication.

*Note: Activities undertaken by recipients may not include any program or project involving any initiatives which cause pain (physical or psychological) or death to animals. The Shapiro Fellowships are also not intended to support students in the study or advocacy of a specific religious faith. Fellowship candidates will be considered and selected without regard to gender, race, color, creed or other comparable irrelevant criteria.

PERSONAL DATA:

Last Name: / First Name: / GWID:
Street Address: / City, State, Zip:
Phone: / E-mail:
Place of Birth: / High School, City and State:

SCHOOLS ATTENDED (Undergraduate and Graduate Schools):

From
mm/yy / To
mm/yy / Name/Location / Major Study / Degrees, certificates, or diplomas awarded

PROFICIENCY IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES:

Language / Oral Proficiency
Fluent/Moderate/Slight / Writing Proficiency
Fluent/Moderate/Slight / Reading Proficiency Fluent/Moderate/Slight
1.)
2.)
3.)

PREVIOUS STAYS ABROAD:

From
mm/yy / To
mm/yy / Country / Reason for Visit

PROPOSED BUDGET FOR PROJECT/STUDY:

Outline below a proposed budget for your project. For the 2017-18 academic year, approximately $16,000 will be available to fund all or part of a Shapiro Traveling Fellowship, depending on the proposed cost of the project.

Site(s) of Proposal:
Brief Summary of Fellowship Plans:
Proposed Costs:
Transportation / + Housing / + Tuition/Fees (if applicable) / + Other Expenses / = Total Required
Total Required / - Applicant's Contribution / = Fellowship Request

DEPENDENTS (to be completed by applicants with accompanying dependents only):

List the names of any accompanying dependents and specify their relationship to you (i.e., spouse, child, etc.). Please note that the Shapiro Traveling Fellowship does not provide funds for accompanying dependents.

Dependent 1:
Full Name: / Relationship:
Dependent 2:
Full Name: / Relationship:
Dependent 3:
Full Name: / Relationship:

REFERENCES:

Please list the names and address of two individuals who will be providing references.

Reference 1
Name: / Address:
Reference 2
Name: / Address:

WRITTEN STATEMENTS (Submit each essay on a separate pages):

PROPOSAL (two pages):

The proposal can be for research, public service, or a creative project undertaken in an international setting. The proposal can include travel in more than one country but should not be between the U.S. and another country or countries (except for departure and return). In two pages (single-spaced), present your proposal in as much detail as possible. Include a general time line. Research proposals must evidence specific methodology.

PERSONAL ESSAY (one page):

In this statement, describe your reasons for applying for the Shapiro Traveling Fellowship. Please recount the sources of your interest in and motivations for your proposed project and how your proposal relates to your longer-term personal and professional goals and aspirations.

Signature: / Date:

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