Selection Process and Criteria Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis. A three-step process is followed to evaluate complete applications. On the first round of eliminations, a screening committee composed of Kellogg faculty fellows evaluates the applications based on the selection criteria outlined below. Applications are ranked on how well they meet the selection criteria and the top candidates pass to the second round. On the second round of eliminations, a selection committee evaluates the top candidates and each application is assigned a score from 1 to 3, where one is best. Finally, the same committee meets to conduct a third and final evaluation. The basic criteria for selection are: • What is the problem being addressed, its interest and importance within and beyond the researcher’s field, with summary bibliographical references • How the study relates to the research themes of the Kellogg Institute • What is the quality of the research design, including basic hypotheses, research methodology, and the kinds of data or evidence the researcher is considering • Where this particular project fits into the researcher’s own intellectual and professional development How much the researcher would expect to complete during his/her time at the Institute

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Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis. A committee composed of Kellogg Institute Faculty Fellows evaluates the applications based on the following criteria:

What is the problem being addressed? What is its interest and importance within and beyond the researcher’s field?
How does the study relate to the research themes of the Kellogg Institute?
What is the quality of the research design, including basic hypotheses, research methodology, and the kinds of data or evidence the researcher is considering?
Where does this particular project fit into the researcher’s own intellectual and professional development?
How much would the researcher be able to complete during his/her time at the Institute?