Kellogg Institute Professionalization Grant

Purpose

This grant offers financial support for professional training that helps graduate students become better prepared to enter the academic workplace. Kellogg created this opportunity in 2011 to provide support that is not otherwise available through departments or other campus sources.*

Eligibility

Any graduate student enrolled in the departments of Economics, Political Science, History, Sociology, Theology, or in the JSD program in International Human Rights whose research interests pertain to international studies may apply.

Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program or the JSD program at the University of Notre Dame and be in good academic standing.
Students cannot combine applications for this award with any other award offered by the Kellogg Institute.
Students are eligible for one grant per academic year, with a limit of two awards during their time in graduate school.

Levels of Support

Individual grants will not normally exceed $1,500. Applicants are required to notify the Kellogg Institute of any funding received from another source; in some cases the Institute may adjust the award.

Application Procedure

Please submit:

A narrative summary that describes how the program proposed will support your overall training and career goals
An up-to-date CV
An official transcript (e-transcripts will be accepted)
A budget of the expenses to be incurred, including information on other sources of funding. The Kellogg Institute will support per diems for food and lodging up to 50% of the domestic and international rates available on the State Department website at www.GSA.gov.
Letter of recommendation from principal advisor

Criteria for Evaluating Proposals

Relevance of proposed program to student’s overall career plan
Academic standing

Deadline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and should be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to the start of the program.
Please submit your application to:
Denise Wright
Professionalization Grant Fund
University of Notre Dame
Kellogg Institute, 237 Hesburgh Center
Notre Dame, IN 46556-5677