Selection Criteria
Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis. A committee composed of Kellogg Institute Faculty Fellows evaluates the applications based on the following criteria:
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What is the problem being addressed? What is its interest and importance within and beyond the researcher’s field?
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How does the study relate to the research themes of the Kellogg Institute?
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What is the quality of the research design, including basic hypotheses, research methodology, and the kinds of data or evidence the researcher is considering?
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Where does this particular project fit into the researcher’s own intellectual and professional development?
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How much would the researcher be able to complete during his/her time at the Institute?
