Experiencing The World (ETW) Fellowships

Application Process

To apply for an Experiencing the World Fellowship, complete the Common application at https://urapply.nd.edu. We strongly encourage you to look at the system several days before applying to make sure you have all the necessary materials. An explanation of the requirements for an ETW Fellowship is below.

The Common application for this fellowship requires the following:

Budget

A detailed budget for anticipated expenses incurred during the fellowship period, including travel, food and lodging, and other expenses. Please use the budget justification sheet to explain expenses in detail, including flight itineraries (if you have them), materials, etc.

Proposal Packet (downloaded as one document)

A two-page, double-spaced project proposal (minimum margins one inch top, bottom, and sides; minimum type size 10 points or 12 characters per inch). The project description should include details about your proposed work during this time, the length of time you intend to spend on the project (both in country and upon return), and an explanation of how the project fits with your long-term academic goals.

Organization description (If you intend to work with a specific organization, please include detailed information about the organization.)

Proposed travel itinerary and schedule.

Letters of Recommendation:

Two letters of recommendation (at least one should be from a Notre Dame faculty member who has thoroughly read your proposal). If one of your recommenders does not work at Notre Dame, the letter should be sent by email to whurley@nd.edu.

In addition to the Common application, you must submit the following directly to the Kellogg Institute office:

An Official University TRANSCRIPT sent to the Kellogg Institute office–130 Hesburgh Center. (Click here for transcript request info.) Courses for the current semester should be included.

Levels of Support

Funding is available for a variety of project costs, including research materials and assistance as well as travel. Individual awards will not exceed $5,000, and proposals will be considered for any amount below this figure. Applicants are required to notify the Kellogg Institute of any funding received from another source; in some cases the Program may adjust the amount of its award. Undergraduates are eligible for only one ETW Fellowship.

Deadline for Applications: Friday, March 5, 2010

Questions about the program should be submitted to Holly Rivers at 631-6023.

Questions about the status of an application should be submitted to Wendy Hurley.